St. Bernardus Blanche (Witbier)

Brewed by St. Bernard Brouwerij
Style: Belgian White (Witbier)
Watou, Belgium

Bottle. Aroma was typical yeast that defines a Wit, didn’t really pick anything else up. Flavor was classic Wit, yeast, orange, bread dough. The palate / mouthfeel was what was different to me, the flavor disappeared with an suddeness that was surprising, there was flavor, then it was gone, no lingering aftertaste, strange. This changed as the beer warmed, as aftertaste slowly emerged. Good beer, still partial to Southhampton Double White though.

Not a very strong aroma, I expected this, but there really aren’t any identifying scents. Standard Witbier appearance, nothing that stands out. No head, no lacing. More bitter than other witbiers I’ve had. Nice. Not that crisp, but refrshing enough, a little bit heavy. Okay mouthfeel, nothing to say really. I would get other beers over this in the style.

Bottle. Nice big head with good duration. Color is hazy golden. Lots of yeast in the bottom. Second pour actually didnt look very appetizing. Murky brown. Aroma is sweat malt. Taste is nice and malty with good freshness.

Bottle. The body is perfect - dark, cloudy orange, with nice frothy head. The aroma is some orange with strong notes of a spice or malt. Taste is malty, not as great as i expected, but good. ::::::RETRY:::: This beer was better than I remembered. Aroma is very interesting - sweet cream. Taste is better than your standard wit.

Pours to a murky caramel straw colored body with a creamy white head and very nice lacing. The aroma is nicely balanced coriander, wheat, orange peel, and has that house Abt kind of yeast. The flavor is quite yeasty with a house characteristic, wheat, and a light orange juice and coriander. The palate is mouthwatering, earthy, and quite dry. Moderately carbonated up front, but that goes away rather quickly.

Pours a very light straw color with a nice creamy head. The nose is yeasty,with a slight hint of scotch, I didn’t get any citrus which was surprising. The flavor is where this one shines above most others. Very complex with citrus, spice, bread dough and a nice maltiness that stays with you. The palate is beautiful as more flavors come to you as the you linger over the beer. Actually a little more substantial than most.

33cL. Nice witbier that was rather complex for the style. Definite hints of citrus and wheat. Great in the summertime.

Cloudy light gold with a huge shaving cream meringue head. Nose of yeast and citrus. Taste of yeast, cloves, lemon, and a bitter fiinish. As good as a wit can be.