Einstok White Ale 6Pk

Einstok White Ale 6Pk is a Belgian-style witbier brewed in Akureyri, Iceland, at 5.2% ABV, sold as a six-pack. This unfiltered wheat ale earned a Double Gold medal at the 2018 New York International Beer Competition in the Belgian Style Witbier category, along with Gold at the 2013 Los Angeles International Beer Competition and Silver at the 2014 International Beer Challenge.

Quick Facts: ABV: 5.2%  |  Origin: Akureyri, Iceland  |  Style: Belgian-Style Witbier  |  Brewery: Einstök Ölgerð

Production & Heritage

Einstök Ölgerð operates roughly 60 miles south of the Arctic Circle in Akureyri, a small port town on Iceland's northern coast. The White Ale is brewed with a grain bill of unmalted wheat, wheat malt, pilsner malt, malted barley, and oats, seasoned with Bavarian noble hops, coriander, and orange peel. The brewery uses Icelandic glacier water that has been naturally filtered through layers of volcanic rock, and the beer is left unfiltered, producing its characteristic cloudy, milky haze.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Wheat malt and lemon zest greet the nose first, followed by fruity orange-tinged notes and gentle floral sweetness. Coriander spice weaves through without dominating.

Taste: The entry is clean and crisp, with citrus and fresh grass leading the way. Mid-palate, the oats contribute a smooth, silky mouthfeel that carries light tartness and yeast character. Orange peel and coriander spice emerge at the peak but remain restrained and balanced.

Finish: Refreshing and moderately short, with lingering citrus and a gentle spice fade. The volcanic-rock-filtered water leaves the finish remarkably clean.

How to Drink Einstok White Ale

Serve chilled in a tulip glass or wide-mouthed goblet to let the aromatics open up; a gentle swirl resuspends the yeast for full flavor. A Witbier Shandy pairs the ale's citrus character with fresh lemonade for a bright warm-weather drink. A Beer-a-Rita uses this white ale in place of a standard lager, where the coriander and orange peel complement lime and salt naturally. A Beergarita blends it with tequila and triple sec, and the wheat body holds its own against the spirits without thinning out.

Best For

• Summer cookouts and outdoor gatherings where a refreshing, easy-drinking beer is welcome
• Introducing craft beer drinkers to the witbier style through an approachable, award-winning example
• Pairing with seafood dinners, especially shellfish and grilled fish
• Gifting to someone who appreciates unique international breweries and Icelandic products

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Einstok White Ale taste like? Einstok White Ale delivers clean citrus and fresh grass flavors up front, with a smooth, oat-driven mouthfeel and restrained coriander spice through the finish. It drinks lighter and crisper than many witbiers, with a refreshing tartness and prominent orange peel character.

How does Einstok White Ale compare to Hoegaarden? Both are Belgian-style witbiers brewed with coriander and orange peel, but Einstok uses Icelandic glacier water filtered through volcanic rock and includes oats in the grain bill, giving it a noticeably smoother mouthfeel. Hoegaarden tends to lean slightly sweeter and more heavily spiced, while Einstok reads cleaner and crisper on the palate.

Is Einstok White Ale good for beginners? Yes — at 5.2% ABV with a smooth, wheat-forward body and mild spice, it serves as an excellent entry point into craft witbiers. The clean flavor profile and refreshing finish make it immediately approachable.

Where is Einstok White Ale made? Einstok White Ale is brewed at the Einstök Ölgerð Brewery in Akureyri, Iceland, a coastal town situated roughly 60 miles south of the Arctic Circle. The brewery sources its water from Icelandic glaciers, naturally filtered through volcanic rock.

What foods pair well with Einstok White Ale? Grilled shrimp or lobster, where the citrus and coriander echo classic seafood seasonings. Fresh mussels steamed in witbier complement the ale's wheat body. Light salads with citrus vinaigrette mirror the beer's orange peel notes. Soft, creamy cheeses like fresh chèvre balance the ale's tartness. Thai dishes with lemongrass and coriander create a natural bridge with the beer's spice profile.

What sizes does Einstok White Ale come in? This listing is a six-pack; Einstok White Ale is also commonly available as individual bottles for those looking to sample before committing to a full pack.

Is Einstok White Ale worth the price? Einstok White Ale positions as a mid-range craft import, priced slightly above mass-market witbiers but justified by its multiple international medals, Icelandic glacier water sourcing, and distinctive grain bill that includes oats alongside the traditional wheat base.

Why Einstok White Ale?

The Double Gold at the 2018 New York International Beer Competition places this among the most decorated witbiers available today, backed by additional medals from Los Angeles and London. The use of Icelandic glacier water — naturally purified through volcanic rock — gives the beer a mineral purity that many Belgian and American-brewed witbiers simply cannot replicate. The grain bill's inclusion of oats alongside unmalted wheat and pilsner malt creates a fuller, silkier mouthfeel while keeping the body light enough for session drinking at 5.2% ABV. For drinkers who find mainstream witbiers either too sweet or too aggressively spiced, Einstok strikes a notably clean, balanced middle ground.