Oregon Trail Witbier

Draft at the brewery. Very acidic and sharp - and we found out why from one of the assistant brewers. They use certain type of malt (the exact name slips my mind) that alone has a very sharp, bitter citrus-like flavor... strange for sure, but it gives this witbier a flavor like it’s been mixed with concentrated lemon juice... which is actually REALLY tasty, since it sort of mimics a lambic sourness. This wit had it all: a bust of active, peppy lemon and wheat zest followed by a sweet fruit and creamy body. Unique if nothing else.

(Draft: 2005 Oregon Brewers Festival in Portland, OR) Well, this is your basic wit, with a twist. Spice/coriander and orange peel out in front, but I’m getting a fair amount of bitterness too. Strong coriander nose with some hops in the mix. Light body with a long-lasting bitterness on the palate. Hazy, medium straw colored, with a small white head. Deep six the bitterness and I’d like this more.

Tasted on Tap at 2005 OBF. Light gold color. Small sized white foamy head. Aroma is fruity and sweet, touch of banana. A medium to full bodied wit. Malts are fruity and sweet, touch of banana and clove. Hints of citrusy hops. Coriander and orange peel. Touch spritzy. Mouthfeel is full and round. Finish is clean and smooth. Aftertaste is slightly sweet.

Clear yellowy/golden beer, with a small bubbly white head. Has attractive carbonation strngs. Slightly spicy on the aroma, with a hint of orange,. Again in the taste the spice shows up and the slight citric taste, the wheat taste is evident, carbonation feels good. On the palte its pretty average fir the style. It was a hot day in Corvallis and this one went down rather well.

Cloudy yellow with a foamy head and sheet lacing. Spicy coriander aromas with a musky wheat and grasses. Flavors of coriander and wheat. Lemons with a touch of sourdough. Fluffy mouth feel with a sour bitter finish. Nice wit.

Sampled draught at Old World Deli/Oregon Trail Brewing, Corvallis
Yellow hazy appearance with light head, some lacing. Nose of citrusy clove, detergent & fruity hops. The flavor is nutty & rich with malts. Doughy finish, crisp, clean, good.

on tap in corvallis. quite an earthy, coriander aroma. a bit of a dull texture, light lemon tang in the finish. not bad

Tap@Oregon Trail. Heavy on the coriander. Lemony, quite tasty, but theres not much curacao or clovey flavours comeing through, which i like in my wits.