Oakes (6979), Miami Beach, Florida, USA Jul 11, 2003 Ahem, where's the nuages? If I don't see some clouds in my wit, it's a problem. Slight citrus - lemon, lime. Vague spice flavours. Palate shot when I had this? It's unlike Great Lakes to produce such useless beer. kp (6300), Woodstock, Georgia, USA Sep 1, 2007 Updated: Sep 14, 2008Date: 06/18/2005
Mode: Bottle
Source: Tasting, Noog I
Appearance: hazy pale yellow, whispy white head,
Aroma: light clove aroma,
Flavor: raspy wheat flavor with a strange sour twang that turns sweet for a moment before a mild fruity finish,
Overall: interesting twist on a white
Aroma: 5/10; Appearance: 5/10; Flavor: 5/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 10/20
Rating: 2.6/5.0 Score: **/4
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The score was calculated based upon the notes and an old scoring system.
argo0 (6231), Washington DC, USA Jan 30, 2005 (12oz bottle, best by 9/27/04 -- darn, i need to do a better job of looking at dates when i visit stores out of town and see dozens of beers i have not tried before) Pillowy big white head atop hazy straw body. Aroma and taste are the same -- medium sweet, herbal, coriander, lemon. Smooth medium body, some crispness, light acidity. As hoppy as any Belgian Wheat I have tried -- interesting that the side of the bottle says it is a Belgian Wheat, but the front description leaves out the word wheat. No complaints though -- this is an enjoyable and rather drinkable beer. Rastacouere (5409), Montréal, Quebec, Canada Oct 7, 2008 Objectively speaking:
12oz of solid, spicy, hoppy witbier, bought at Bello Vino in Ann Arbor.
I like:
Quite aromatic witbier. Scintillating golden hue. More hops than most which gives an impression of freshness. Herbal, floral finish accompanies the soft coriander and tea-like nuances. Fruity palate never ventures overly in acidity, staying cerealic and wheaty, but more of in the texture than actual flavours. Medium-bodied, leafy, grainy, milky coriander fits here better than in most because it’s not lemon juice and actually shows hop guts.
I dislike:
Quickly fading white head. CaptainCougar (4664), Rockville, Maryland, USA Oct 30, 2004 Pours a real clear pale golend with a frothy well-lacing white head. Aroma is a subtle soft blend of bready Belgian malt, citrus and coriander. Body starts with a faint hint of sweetness, turning much more dry and spiced toward a peppery finish. This could really use a touch more sweetness and body to make it a more enjoyable wit.
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