Hitachino Nest White Ale

Brewed by Kiuchi Brewery
Style: Belgian White (Witbier)
Ibaraki, Japan

Name: White Ale
Date: April 11, 2002
Mode: Bottle
Source: Wild Wing Cafe, Marietta
Appearance: Hazy yellow, fine white head
Aroma: light citqus aroma
Flavor: light and refreshing flavor

Name: White Ale
Date: December 06, 2003
Appearance: opaque orange, whispy head
Aroma: light citrus aroma with hints of orange and clove
Flavor: light wheat flavor with a touch of spices

Aroma: 5/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 5/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 10/20
Rating: 2.7/5.0
Score: *4

The score was calculated based upon the notes and an old scoring system.

The pour was a slightly cloudy copper color with a compact white head. Some lacing. The aroma was yeast, spice (coriander & cinnamon) along with a bit of citrus. The flavor was dominated by yeast and citrus. Some floral notes as well. The finish was succinct and I thought this was an very nice compliment to my sushi.

Hazy, golden/orange appearance with a small off white head and little lacing. Spicy aroma with a good dose of orange zest and lemon. Tart, dry, herbal, spicy taste with some wheaty flavors below deck. Medium-to-light bodied, well carbonated mouthfeel with a dry short lived finish.

i never really liked these white ales. this one starts out much like the rest. mostly ginger carrot type vegetable yeecchh! but let this beer settle in the glass for twenty minutes or so and you get some really good flavors mainly lemon that complement the texture (which is slickish). Aaron you did alright. first white ale i like! don’t know if it’s exactly beer,but it is a good brew.

Bottled. Beer is cloudy, light dusty gold. Head is small, white, frothy, mostly, rapidly and totally diminishing.<P>The aroma is malty with light notes of toasted grain, biscuit; Hoppy with moderate notes of lemon zest, grapefruit oil, buttery wildflowers, resinous herb; Yeasty with a trace note of basement; Moderate miscellaneous notes of coriander, orange zest, light candy sugar, light notes of fresh nutmeg and a trace of spicy wood.<P>The flavor is lightly sweet, moderately acidic, lightly bitter with a longish, moderately bitter, lightly acidic, lightly sweet finish. Delicate floral rets.<P>The body is light/medium, the texture is watery and the carbonation is lively.

Extra pale cloudy yellow. Spritzy. Spicy/bitter orange peel flavor. Wheaty. Not bad, but could be more refreshing, and a 750ml is too much at once.

Pours a light honey gold with peach highlights and loose white head. Light, fruity sweet berry aroma with notes of orange blossom. Clean, bright wheat flavors with pale fruits and light, crisp bitterness.

Bottle. Delicious sweet nose, lots of coriander with some peach and apricot. Cloudy yellow with a slight ring of foam and unmoving bubbles that just kind of hover. Lots of coriander taste, with some hints of citrus and vanilla. Very well done, extremely smooth palate. Surprising from this brewery, as I’ve been disappointed by other efforts. Really great wit.