 BMan1113VR (1150), Los Angeles (and Dallas), Texas, USA
Feb 28, 2008
Let me start out by saing that I normally don’t like witbiers, that said, I LOVE this brew. Aroma is very flowery with some light citrus hops, lots of coriander and orange peel, some red wine and cinnamon. Pours with a smallish, creamy, off-white head that has decent retention and great lacing. Hazy clarity with medium sized particles floating around. The body is a slightly pink hue that turns orange at the edges. Taste has a long duration, ends a bit salty. Amazing wheat-wine finish (and I am not even the biggest fan of wheat beers). Alcohol presences is heavy and perfect in this beer. Mouthfeel is lightly creamy with some lively bubbles. Great stuff!
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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