Summit Scandia Ale

Brewed by Summit Brewing Company
Style: Belgian White (Witbier)
St. Paul, Minnesota USA

White, fluffy head, slight darker in color that your standard Wit. Wheaty aroma, but with extra spice. Same goes for the flavor - think a pretty good Wit, with some pumpkin pie spice thrown in. Slightly bizarre, but refreshing, and pretty tasty.

I’m always down for a light Wit, especially from a brewery I’ve never head of before. I’m also interested to see what makes this a Scandinavian interpretation. The light and frothy bleached white head is an old friend from Wits past, but the body is a darker gold than usual, though typically hazy. The aroma is almost jolting in its uniqueness, with an extreme pepper component like Sichuan cuisine, a pinch of like lime and beneath it all the faint wails of wheat and butter. The taste is identical to the aroma with the added touches of black pepper and chilis. While there is little change or flux in this beer, it’s a real trip, especially if your keen on drinking the flavors of Southeast Asian cuisine. Why the Scandinavians are prone to add these flavors to their Wits is beyond me, but whether the beer is styled from the far North or takes more like the food in the Southern Hemisphere, this is excellent drinking.

From a bottle, this pours a cloudy orange-yellow. Fairly sizable white head that settles into a nice lacing throughout the glass-draining process. Aroma of orange peel & fizzy wheat. First taste is tart wheat, with a follow-up of orange peel, coriander and yes, cardamom. I didn’t think I’d much like the latter in beer but in this case, it’s just a hint of flavor--and it works very well. Slightly bitter, but clean finish. Smooth and moderately carbonated. Guess I’ve found a new favorite witbier.

12 oz bottle. Pours a cloudy orange color with a big, lively white head full of tons of tiny bubbles. Great head retention. Aroma is of coriander and lemon zest, with a nice subtle floral note. Flavor is at a perfect level...it’s not too overpowering like sometimes happens in Belgian Wits. Nice citrus notes with a touch of the coriander and just a dash of spice. Very pleasant. Nice easy drinker, very nice in the hot weather.

this is really tasty stuff. This stuff smells exactly like a fresh grilled johnsonville brat! really nice aroma. pour whiteish and cloudy. lots of carbonation, but not TOO much. spicy and fruity but not offensively so. great easy drinking beer! liked it alot.

Sampler pack from Woodman’s Oak Creek. This was the first Summit brew I have had and I was impressed. The aroma has coriander and wheat notes. The flavor is very much the same, coriander and wheat. I liked the blend here. Not very complex but very easy to drink.

Bottle pours pale straw color with a decent white head and lace sheets. The aroma shows coriander and wheat notes. The flavor is very wheaty, coriander, dry, with a lingering citrus. The palate is rich and cleansing. I like this well enough. This will work well if it ever gets warm enough to be outside this summer...

Bottle, Hay/grass aroma. A creamy white head with good lacing that is fully lasting. Cloudy Body with a medium yellow color. Average duration. Dry texture with lively carbonation. This is not my type of beer those the low rating. Must call a spade a spade.