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Carolina Brewery Anniversary Ale


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A Belgian White (Witbier) brewed by
Carolina Brewery

Chapel Hill, North Carolina USA

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63.3/5.03.18/5.0Special-0 Tumbler, Weizen P  Stats

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In celebration of the Carolina Brewery’s 10th year, we are proud to roll out our Anniversary Ale brewed in the style of the Trappist Monks of Europe. It is malty and refreshing with a light hop addition for minimum bitterness. By using traditional Belgian malts and yeast, this beer has its own unique aromatic qualities. Since much of its flavor is derived from the authentic yeast strain it is gently filtered to prevent the delicate flavors from being stripped away. As is the custom in Belgium and the Netherlands, a touch of dried orange, cumin and coriander is added to round out the flavor.

 Suttree (2237), Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Apr 23, 2007  
Cloudy Yella, Finely bubbled white head. Is that right? "Finely Bubbled"? I dunno, it just sounds funny. At any rate, yeasty, spicy bready aroma, with perhaps a little bit of banana. Flavor is also yeasty and fruity, with some spicyness, as well. Nice and quaffable.


 OldGrowth (1253), Cary, North Carolina, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Feb 19, 2007  
Pint , several actually, at brewpub. Passed on the fruit slice option, yeasty citrusy scent with little coriander & straw. Cloudy golden orange color, good fluffy white head that faded quickly to a hazy top, good lacing. Bitter tart flavor like aroma, but with some grassy & cardboard flavors too. I get a slightly metallic taste as I swallow. Medium body, creamy mouthfeel, bitter dry finish, Tasty easy to drink wit. I was surprised that Jon choose this as his anniversary brew as a lot of brewers nowadays would of gone for an imperial this or barrel aged that. Good job


 mhelgason (400), Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
2.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/103/54/103/512/20
Feb 8, 2007  
TAP. Fizzy small white head that dissapated soon after arrrival. Citrus yellow-orange hazy color. I had had trouble finding aroma ( I was at the brewpub and this could have effected). Flavor was also very light, some bubblegum with some sugar sweet. HInt of peat flavor.


 19641948 (473), Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/515/20
Sep 16, 2006  
From notes 2/21/04: Pours a golden orange color with a clean white head. Little lacing left behind. Plenty of busy bubbles rise to the surface. Aromas were fruity with orange peel and other citrus splashes. Very pleasing and sweet aromas. The flavor was light, crisp, and clean. A melange of orange peel, lemon zest, yeasty influence, spicy pepper, and doughy malt. A sugary sweetness unfolds mid-pint. Resembles a sugar-coated chewy orange slice candy in a way. Tripel in some regard with an orange twinge, and a definite wit character with its spiciness. A slightly wheaty feel on the tongue, even though the beer is relatively clear. Moderate body. Very easy to drink. Refreshing.


 theacelatrain (262), Washington DC, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/102/514/20
Feb 15, 2006  
On tap. Bubbly, hazy orange-yellow. Yeast, grain, and grass flavors come through well, but sweetness and citrus sourness are artificial, slightly candy-like. Spices are nearly nonexistent. Decent dry finish, but simple overall.




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