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Bells Winter White

Bells Winter White

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A Belgian White (Witbier) brewed by
Bells Brewery

Kalamazoo, Michigan USA

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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5623.37/5.03.37/5.0Winter5%88.1Tumbler, Weizen P  Stats

Commercial Description:
A Wheat Ale brewed with American Wheat and a proprietary blend of Hefe and classic Belgian-style yeasts. A refreshing winter alternative created from the subtle fusion of two classic flavors.

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 CelticBrew (536), The Crystal Coast, North Carolina, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/56/103/512/20

Jan 31, 2007  
Pours out a golden color with a yeasty aroma with bananas. Flavor is of bananas, yeast, somewhat biscuty in the end. Refreshing and tastey. Bell makes damn beer!(ie imperial stout, stout etc...)

 hombrepalo (545), Chicago, Illinois, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/513/20
Dec 1, 2008  
Bottle. Why winter? Poured a cloudy lighter golden/orange with a moderate layer of white head. Bright aroma of wheat, orange and lemon zest, and peppery spices. Flavor picked up wheat upfront, with citrus and spices following. Medium-bodied and smooth on the palate... felt very good. Lemon, orange, and wheat on the finish. Very enjoyable!


 thejoeshow (167), Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/102/514/20
Nov 30, 2008  
12 oz bottle. Pours an almost cream color. Very white and orange color. There is a minimal white head that has moderate lacing. Aroma is rather nice, lemon zest, wheat, and a touch of grass. Flavor is citrus, lemon zest, and a bit of bready yeast flavor. It starts out full but trails off towards the back of my palate. It almost seems "unfinished" or "hollow". On a side note, odd choice for a winter seasonal...but whatever.


 bbbrew (143), Washington DC, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/102/57/104/515/20
Nov 30, 2008  
12 oz bottle. brite golden yellow pour with no head. orange nose. i like the blend of styles. good wit.


 brew4fun (137), West Virginia, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/513/20
Nov 30, 2008  
Cloudy orange with short, fluffy white head dissipating rather quickly. Aroma of wheat, yeast, spice(?) and light lemon - nice. Flavor of lemon, clove, wheat and yeast. Medium body, noticeable bitterness with clean finish. Very refreshing.


 NobleSquirrel (758), Chicago, Illinois, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/513/20
Nov 30, 2008  
Bottle at Kuma’s. I was surprised as this turned out to be a pretty bland wit, most likely do to the neutral american yeast. Pours typical wit golden orangeish. Very subtle nose with a touch of spice. Body is pretty robust, though the flavors aren’t all there to make this a classic wit. Decent and drinkable but misses the mark.



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