New South White Ale

Brewed by New South Brewing Company
Style: Belgian White (Witbier)
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina USA

22oz draft at Dick’s Last Resort in Myrtle Beach, SC. Pours golden with a short white head that lingers but laces very little. Aroma is of wheat, yeast, and a touch of lemon. Flavor is much the same with a bit of spice, corriander I believe. Palate is light and carbonated pretty well. Not bad but nothing outstanding.

On tap at the Flying Saucer in Charlotte. Well well well, a New South beer that sucks out loud. Big surprise there. Weak, almost lagerish mouthfeel with no character in the flavor at all. Weak.

I drank this brew with the bartender in Charleston. He explained to me that this White Ale is and american style White. Quite nice and refreshing. I highly recommend a sample or many on our warm days. Thumbs up to New South for their fine fresh lagers and ales.

Remarkably, this White Ale is virtually identical to T-Bonz’s Market Street Wheat. I suspect they took their wheat beer and added coriander and spice to create a wit. The only difference b/w the two is that the White Ale is less crisp. Otherwise, it also is a bit sourish, with a hint of citrus in the taste. Decent.

Hmmm...tasted like bud light with a bit of wheat in it. The reviews on other beers from this local brewery seem ok, but his beer had a serious lack of depth. Any other wheat beer will seem downright thick in comparison to this. Move on.