St. Bernardus Blanche (Witbier)

Brewed by St. Bernard Brouwerij
Style: Belgian White (Witbier)
Watou, Belgium

Hazy yellow/orange pour with a thin white head that quickly evaporates, leaving very little in the form of lacing. Smells of wheat, yeast and citrus fruit (mainly orange). The taste is very light and fruity but leaves a bit of a lingering bitter aftertaste. Not bad, but I prefer Hoegaarden.

Bottle poured into a wiezen glass. Pours straw yelow with a large creamy white head that sticks around leaving minimal lacing. Looking at the glass it is very murky. The aroma is grainy with some lemon in it, aso a little banana. Taking the first drink the initial flavor is grainy then I am getting a slight spicyness from the yeast, after that I get a citrusy/emon flavor along with a slight hint of coriander on the back of my tounge that lasts for a little while. The body is medium with a creamy texture and lively carbonation.

Brussels, 07. This beer poured a nice cloudy light yellow hue with nice frothy head. The aroma was nice and fruity. Much too tart overall for my liking, but definitely refreshing.

Bottle. The pour starts off a clear gold then turns cloudy as you pour in the sediment. The head is a pale white that lasts for some time. The aroma is very bread-y with notes of banana and pineapple. There are some slight notes of cloves and various spices. The mouthfeel is pleasant in the amount of carbonation as well as the fruit juice-like consistency. It’s acidity is similar to pineapple juice or grapefruit juice. It has a nice clean finish. This is quite a refreshing beer.

Really nice wit beer. Great citrus flavors, blend with a bready malt base. Notes of banana, clove, yeast, spices. Good carbonation and a smooth palate.

Bottle. Aroma was typical yeast that defines a Wit, didn’t really pick anything else up. Flavor was classic Wit, yeast, orange, bread dough. The palate / mouthfeel was what was different to me, the flavor disappeared with an suddeness that was surprising, there was flavor, then it was gone, no lingering aftertaste, strange. This changed as the beer warmed, as aftertaste slowly emerged. Good beer, still partial to Southhampton Double White though.

Not a very strong aroma, I expected this, but there really aren’t any identifying scents. Standard Witbier appearance, nothing that stands out. No head, no lacing. More bitter than other witbiers I’ve had. Nice. Not that crisp, but refrshing enough, a little bit heavy. Okay mouthfeel, nothing to say really. I would get other beers over this in the style.

Bottle. Nice big head with good duration. Color is hazy golden. Lots of yeast in the bottom. Second pour actually didnt look very appetizing. Murky brown. Aroma is sweat malt. Taste is nice and malty with good freshness.