J.T. Whitneys Berliner Weiss

GTMW ’08. No added syrup. Poured a hazy yellow color with a white head. Funky aroma with some cereal grain, citrus, and a splash of vinegar. Light bodied with mild acidity (3ish out of 10). I tasted white wine, a little vinegar, cotton candy, and spices (especially clove).

Date: 08/09/2008
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewpub, Madison

Appearance: hazy pale yellow, fine white head, drippy lace,
Aroma: light sweet malt aroma with a hint of lemony tartness,
Flavor: sweet malt flavor, touch of lemon tartness, light bitterness,

Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 6/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 11/20
Rating: 2.9/5.0
Drinkability: 6/10
Score: **/4

GTMW. Hazy yellow pour. Lemon and spice aroma. White pepper, clove, and grain flavor, some oats and a bit of oak in the finish. Where is the sour tartness?

Golden body with a small white head. Slightly cloudy. Yeast and clove aroma. Flavor is yeast and fruit. Very tart, as per the style. Some vinegar tartness. Not a favored style for me but still very drinkable.

Sampled on draught at the GTMW ’08. Volunteer offered to add various fruit to the beer but I wanted to rate this one plain. Pours a hazy golden pale brew with a thin white head that slowly dissipates to a thin white ring. Aroma of light white bread malt, a touch of white pepper and some grassy hops. Taste is light bodied, some carbonation with a crystal grain and wheat flavor with some grassy hops character. Finish is slightly tart and semi-dry with a little white bread aftertaste. I agree, this is a good base weiss for adding flavors.