Dentergems Wit (2011-)

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Brewed by Brouwerij Het Anker
Style: Belgian White (Witbier)
Mechelen, Belgium

Serve in Tumbler, Weizen

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RATINGS: 24 MEAN: 3.33/5.0 WEIGHTED AVG: 3.21 EST. CALORIES: 150 ABV: 5%

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COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Cool. Refreshing. Distinctive. “White” beers from Belgium are still growing in popularity. Belgian brewers are renowned for their innovative brewing methods, and “white” beer is a perfect example as it combines the use of wheat with light spices such as coriander and orange peel. The beer’s distinctive hazy color comes from suspended yeast and wheat proteins. The light and almost spicy aroma makes it popular with people looking for a tasty, thirst-quenching beer.

Since the 70s, Dentergems grew to become the second most popular white beer in Belgium. Named after a small village in northwest Belgium, the beer’s popularity grew until the bankruptcy of the original brewer in 2007. In spring 2011, Het Anker launched the iconic Dentergems White Beer again for the American market, using its own specific yeast for an even more refreshing flavor. So an old favorite is now available again.

Hops: Golding
Wort extract: 11,5 ° Plato

Editor’s Note: Revived brand formerly brewed by Riva Brouwerij (Moortgat)

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3.3

AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 13/20

hopscotch (7535) - Vero Beach, Florida, USA - MAY 27, 2012

Draft… Hazy straw-colored ale with a mid-sized, fizzy, white head. The aroma offers lots of bready, yeasty notes with only hints at citrus and spice. Light to medium-bodied with tickling carbonation. The flavor tips its cap subtly toward the sweet side of balance and furnishes some nice citrus, lemon peel and bready notes. Finishes fairly crisp and clean. Goes remarkably well with smoked bar-b-q. Exceeded expectations.

3.3

AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 12/20

BelgianBeerGal (2218) - Dayton Area, Ohio, USA - MAY 25, 2012

75cl C&C bottle from Jungle Jims. Nice, light and refreshing on a warm spring evening. The citrus notes, mostly lemon, dominate the flavor; keeps it crisp. Nice

2.8

AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 10/20

Slipstream (1552) - USA - MAY 8, 2012

On draft at Top Hops. Pretty standard wit. Light and dry, with some yeast, wheat, and light spices.

2.6

AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 2/5 TASTE 4/10 PALATE 2/5 OVERALL 12/20

Rrauth (222) - - APR 14, 2012

Bomber. This tastes like something I want for brunch after a breakfast stout on vacation. Light smooth and drinkable. Pale yellow with white head. Beer and drinkable. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

3.6

AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 14/20

Maverick34 (1419) - New York, USA - MAR 30, 2012

Pours a foamy lemon yelloe. Grassy citrus nose. Mildly acidic taste. Pretty well balanced wit.

3.5

AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 14/20

GT2 (3972) - Washington DC, USA - MAR 10, 2012

Tap at 2 Amy's. Hazy straw with small white foam. Hoegaarden pour. Super lavender perfumey nose which I like. Taste is clean, neutral, lavender heavy and fairly orange peel perfumey. Nice, refreshing palate. If you don't like lavender or herbal sage, please scroll past. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

4.4

AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20

tone77 (162) - Pennsylvania, USA - FEB 16, 2012

Has a whiteish/golden color . Smell is alive with citrus and spices. Taste is also very flavorful, lots of yeast, citrus, spice, a touch of tartness. A refreshing and easy drinking beer.

3.5

AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20

jjuf1853 (1014) - Land O Lakes, Florida, USA - DEC 31, 2011

Draft at World of Beer in Land O Lakes. Pours a hazy lemon yellow color with a large foamy white head. Tons of Sissy lacing along the glass. Smooth, light and refreshing aroma and flavor. Crisp clean finish. Nice wit.

AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 2/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20

fluffy (597) - St Petersburg, Florida, USA - DEC 29, 2011

holy crap, how am i just now finding this? i could compare it to wittkerke as its closest comparison, but it is better in every category. easily the best wit ive found so far.

3.6

AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20

bhensonb (7586) - Woodland, California, USA - DEC 10, 2011

750 c&c from Half Time. Pours hazy light gold with a fizzy white head. Aroma of citrus zest. Near med body. The flavor has lots of orange peel, and it seems some yeast/clove. I’d say it’s quite dry.

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