Jasper Ridge Belgian Wit

Brewed by Jasper Ridge Brewery
Style: Belgian White (Witbier)
Ishpeming, Michigan USA

On tap at the brewpub. Pours a clean, clear brown-tinged orange-gold. Rim in whitish. Served with an orange slice. Pleasant citrus-tinted spice aroma. A little spring rain climbs through as hops. Flavor is a heavily carbonated, explosive orange-flavored (dammit) mild malt sugar. Minimal Belgian profile backed with a bit of mineral-like hop character, leafy. I like the higher, fresh level of hops in this version. Very juicy and resin-like. The wheat and spice character that I should get in this style, however, suffers. But, a fresh version, nonetheless.

On tap at the brewpub, Ishpeming MI. Just presented to me as a seasonal Belgian-style wheat so I couldn’t be certain whether that is the full name. Very pale straw colour, slightly hazy, with a lasting white head. Sweet, estery fruit aroma with a perfumed, cosmetic character. Slight tang of citrus on the palate (it was served with an unnecessary slice of orange) but no spice character to speak of. Clean mouthfeel. Not really to style but pleasant enough.