Fitgers Black Knight Wit Noir

Brewed by Fitgers Brewhouse
Style: Belgian White (Witbier)
Duluth, Minnesota USA

RBSG 2007: Poured dark brown with a tan head. Aroma, cloves, some spice, sweet malts. Flavor, very spicy, caramel, some floral notes. Sweet and spicy on the finish.

Sampled at the RBSG 07 Grand Tasting. Black beer with balanced malt and hops. dry malt finish with a bit of spice. Better than I expected.

Was this White Knight or Black Knight? I think their chalkboard said "white." Anyway. A black beer. It looks like a stout. Well carbonated. The aromas has butter and mild spices including coriander. Flavor has unprocessed wheat and light roasted malt. Rough on the palate; it has a rustic feel to it. Strong clove finish.

Black color with a thick head. Strong orange aroma and taste. The flavor is backed up by plenty of wheat and a lot more sweet malt than normal for a Witbier. A bit of roastedness on the finish, which I suppose would be expected for a black wit. The coriander is there, but not screaming. Nice take on the style.