Johns Grocery Generations White Ale

Brewed by Millstream Brewing Company
Style: Belgian White (Witbier)
Amana, Iowa USA

Absolutely without a doubt topnotch superb wit. Orange peels, coriander, Belgian yeast. Heaven.
Earlier Rating: 2/4/2004 Total Score: 3.4
They got this one pretty much right. Spicy, aromatic, a little creamy. Nice year-round. And a nice way to drink in honor of my favorite beer store!

Well, since this beer is now brewed by Millstream I should rate this too. I have had this beer a few more times since the original rating and I still enjoy this beer quite a bit. I usually have it with tacos, and I think it is a good match. A great beer, the best example of a great witbier.
Earlier Rating: 2/20/2004 Total Score: 4
One of the finest examples of a belgian white I have ever experiened. Bought it with tacos, probably not the best combination, but still not bad. Great citris and coriander smell, great smoky beige in color, very well balanced. Great all-around.

Out of the bottle. Very soft golden-yellow color, taste bears not only citrus but a hint of smooth banana as well. A clean, pleasing experience that anyone should be able to enjoy for a lighter flavor.

this is a surprise, the mailman kicks ass today..great smell, maybe alittle dusty near the end...big foamy head..ok lacing...spritzy...a very tasty beer...you can smell the orange peel and coriander, good....one very well made witbier and a joy to drink, and from IA!

Pours a light amber color with a slight haze. The head is large and rocky and leaves a sticky lacing. Aroma is fruity (bubblegum and citrus) and spicy with an earthy background. Mouthfeel is light; crisp, and effervescent with a light hop finish. Flavor is light and sweet with fruit overtones and a well paced light hop finish. Damn good. A pleasant surprise.

Very interesting. My first impression when this poured was ’Did they mean for it to be this color and clarity?’ An obviously unpasteurized gray Belgian Wit, I took one whiff and knew it was gonna be good. Real good. Spicy, very yeasty in all the right ways. Doesn’t have the heavy orange peel and coriander of some, but it delights in its differences. Great malty body. Great beer. Seek this one out. If John’s ships again, I’ll buy this by the boatload. Kevin, great call!

Lemon juice yellow, same thickness too, thin starch white head, minimal lacing in spots. Aroma is all citris peels, lots of ’em, quite tart and souring thick lemon & orange juices with a nice display on top of clove, corriander, and a bit of yeasty barnyard funk even. Impressive nose. Taste has a nice firm character, nothing to sour or overwhelming which the nose led me to believe it would be. Dull orange and lemon juices darted with a soft sugary appeal, and slipping in around ever corner is very tame corriander and peppery spices that make for a nice little mixuture. Nice feel thats smooth yet grabbing with its character, effective amounts of sourness along the citrus and mild enough spice over it to keep it from being overbearing. Medium body with a bit of quickness to it at first, but as it warmed the malts gained some composure overall and the finish began to grow with left over orange peel and bits of spice. A nicely crafted brew from Iowa, who would have thought? Millstream did, and pulled it off well I think.

Wowzer, this is an excellent brew. I bought a bottle on a whim at a local retailer who allows "mix & match" six packs. Pours a cloudy gold with a respectable head. Aroma is faintly spicy & fruity. First taste is mild, followed by a somewhat sharp citrusy flavor. It almost reminds me of tangerines. More hopping than I would have expected--but this is a plus. Very full & well-rounded mouthfeel. This will definitely become a regular in my beer drinking rotation.