Rickards White

Had the look and smell of a white beer and, when poured correctly, had a murky bottom to the glass. The taste was refreshing, but the flavor was thin and washed away quickly. The finish was almost non-existent. This was a nice beer, but much better white beers exist. I still prefer the tried and true ’red’ beer by these folks.

Much maltier than what I expect from a wheat beer. Unfortunately served with a huge orange slice on the rim. Cloudy, almost orange in color. Subtle citrus and spice hints, but not yeasty enough in my opinion. A decent summer beer, but like most of the Rickards offerings, could be better.

On draught; too cold initially, but little improvement as it warmed; no discernible aroma not even wheat or bread; some lace, but this disappeared rapidly - as did any head; taste was BLAND; watery mouth feel; no finish. Sent this back in favour of a Rickard’s Red, which at least resembled beer. Did I get a bad batch? Unlikely, as the waitress was firm in declaring that this was the way Rickard’s White always was. If so, this is a marketing triumph to have any sales at all. What exactly have others here been tasting?

Bouteille 341ml. De couleur jaune-orange et voilée. Nez de levures fruitées (citron, léger de bananes), de grains de malt pâle, léger de blé et d’épices (coriandre, notes de muscade) et avec des notes de houblon herbeux. Mince en bouche avec un pétillement moyen et un peu croustillant ainsi qu’une texture aux notes crémeuses, huileuses et aqueuses. Goût de levures fruitées (moyen de bananes, léger d’agrumes) accompagné d’un moyen goût épicé (coriandre) lors de l’entrée en bouche auquel se rajoute un léger goût malté (grains pâles, traces de céréales et de pain) ainsi qu’un léger goût de blé puis en finale l’on retrouve des notes amères de houblon herbeux (herbe mouillée) et de levures épicées (petites traces de muscade). Post-goût moyen-court et aux notes sèches, légèrement fruité (zest d’agrumes, notes de pelures de bananes) avec de faibles notes amères de houblon herbeux.