 jredmond (633), New Jersey, USA
Mar 11, 2007 Updated: Sep 2, 2008
750mL Bottle. Poured a reddish color with fine white head. The aroma screams of cherry and perhaps some notes of orange and coriander. At first this does not taste like any witbier I have had, but towards the end of my first glass I can begin to sense how the witbier emerges from this monster (much like the loch ness monster emerges from Scotland lake). The more I drink this beer, the more I can taste the orange and cherry. It has a large taste of red wine as well - which separates this witbier from the any other I have tasted. Like the other reviewers said, you do not taste the alchol - but you certainly do feel it. I finished off a 750mL and I am feeling the 10% as i type this comment. This has been my favorite DFH to date, as well as one of my favorite beers. Reminded me of a belgian witbier version of Troeggs Mad Elf.
ajwilliams (45), , Indiana, USA
Nov 28, 2008 Belgian yeast right off the bat, with strong hints of the pinot noir following. Mandarin oranges, vanilla, banana, brown sugar, apricots, yeast, and alcohol, with other complexities that escape me after having felt the effects of a full bottle. The oak it there, but in a way that you might miss if it weren’t for the description on the bottle. More carbonation towards the end of the bottle (is this possible?)
FROTHINGSLOSH (1558), GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania, USA
Nov 26, 2008 Sampled from a 225.6 oz brown bottle this beer poured a red-copper color with a large pink-white head and lots of floating chunks. The aroma was faintly sweet and woody. The flavor was sweet, woody, fruity and bitter with a touch of cherry and apricot. There was a strong tart, tangy and bitter finish that detracted. The body was thick and the alcohol well hidden. Interesting but rather disappointing.
chicagobears (327), Elk Grove Village, Illinois, USA
Nov 21, 2008 My Dad picked this one out after winning a bet ;) I’m not sure if winning the bet makes this taste better, but it tastes damn good.
I noticed the Wit taste from the first sip. The complexities were more noticeable as it warmed. Strong and quite sweet. Coriander and peppery spices are notable.
The wine and oak characteristic are an afterthought, then again I’m not a wine connoisseur.
jeff789 (94), Pennsylvania, USA
Nov 20, 2008 I remember this having a much more reddish hue in the past.... The aroma was very undistinct though a lot was going on... Tastes of a touch of pepper, notes of traditional wit spices, and a mild hint of the pinot noir and the vanilla flavor from the casks... A certain amount of the belgain yeastiness comes through as well... Medium-full bodied... Mild drying on the tongue in the finish with enough warming alcohol to keep you honest... IMO a gorgeous beer, very subtly complex....
zach8270 (1470), Henrietta, New York, USA
Nov 19, 2008 (bottle - 750 ml) Cloudy orange color with a very thin white head. Aroma is quite tart with good hints of grapes, orange, coriander, and some candied sugars. Flavor is grainy and sweet at the beginning with a good hint of grapes, vanilla, oak, and orange peel. Some coriander and other spices are apparent in the middle along with the grapes and orange. A tart and slightly sour finish with a lingering aftertaste of grape peels.
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