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Ballast Point Wahoo Wheat

Ballast Point Wahoo Wheat

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A Belgian White (Witbier) brewed by
Ballast Point Brewing Company

San Diego, California USA

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1203.09/5.03.08/5.04%59.1Tumbler, Weizen P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Ballast Point Wahoo Wheat Beer is created using the same ingredients that were once used in Belgium. Flaked unmalted wheat, oats and malted barley comprise the grain. The unmalted wheat has a high protein content, which causes the beer to be hazy, thus giving it a cloudy, or "white" appearance. A special yeast gives a refreshing tangy flavor that is different from both the sour Weiss beers of Berlin or the banana and clovey Weizens of Bavaria. The mild hopping allows the unique malts to show through and does not conflict with the subtleties of the citrus spicing. This unique citrus character is created by adding a blend of curacao (bitter orange), sweet orange and coriander to the boil. White beers are light and refreshing, yet provide a complex reminder that interesting high quality beer does not have to be bitter and dark. Ballast Point Wahoo Wheat Beer is the perfect beer for sunny San Diego.

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 akinm (286), San Diego, California, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/104/517/20
Aug 22, 2002  
This is a great beer. Spicy aroma is easily detected. the fun of this one is the appearance, just like DaSilky has already said. Cloudy but bright at the same time. the flavor is refreshing yet complex. fruity and citrussy flavors come jumping out on the tongue and the carbontaion makes the beer dance across the tongue. Very nice beer for a hot day of fishing. RERATE: I had to up the flavor point on this one today because it was so good with my lunch today. And the appearrance is still incredible, a hazy yellow-green that absolutely glows.


 clingman71 (178), Centerville, Ohio, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/59/104/516/20
Jul 7, 2005  
this has that slightly sour Belgian flavor that most American Belgian Wits do not have, excellent, very fresh on draft at the brewery


 jjpm74 (3447), Connecticut, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/516/20
May 25, 2008  
Pours amber with a nice white creamy head. Smells of coriander, ginger, some lemons. Tastes of bubblegum, citrus, coriander, light pepper, some hints of crisp dry malt. This was a pleasant surprise!


 vyvvy (1775), Hazelwood, Missouri, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/515/20
Aug 15, 2008  
It looks like I got a much better bottle of this that most. Pours hazy light yellow with a smallish white head. The aroma has richness or wheat, dry orange / lemon zest with a hint of coriander. Medium body that is smoother than most wits with carbonation that has sharp and soft traits ~ it’s prickly, but gentle and spreads the flavor well. The flavor starts with wheat and light spice from the coriander along with some phenolic spice and citrus. The finish has a bit more spice and citrus. A good wit.


 stubby (316), Santee, California, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/58/104/514/20
Apr 25, 2008  
Ah, I love wit. Great beer and perfectly to style. A wonderful summer refresher with flavors abounding from the wit yeast. If you like wit, try this.



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