Ellicott Mills Alpenhof Oz Wit

Amber, orange appearance with a small head. Fruity, spicy aroma. Medium-bodied flavor from the wheat and rye ingredients. Fruits and spices dominate the taste up front but disappear in the finish. Mild, smooth aftertaste.

Drinking this beer I'm convinced the brewer could put out a nice witbeer if he tried, but I'm not sold on the Australian attempt. The beer has a nice fruity taste, with a creamy mouthfeel. The aftertaste is crisp and watery, and the hops just don't taste right. I'm not sure if it's psychological or not, but it has an aftertaste of cheap pils... A letdown after the wonderful initial bite.

Well, I'd never heard of an Australian style wit beer before, so I decided to give this a shot. The appearance is, frankly, not too inviting. A murky dark yellow color with a decent, but sickly colored, head. The scent, however, was very enticing. The aroma was sweet, spicey, and surprisingly woody. The beer was smooth on the tongue with hints of corrander and citrus flavors blending well with the expected wheat elements. Australian hopps were very noticeable. Overall, a very drinkable offering.