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Struise Witte

Struise Witte - Belgian White (Witbier)

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 Percentile 
76
overall
Brewed by De Struise Brouwers
Style: Belgian White (Witbier)

Oostvleteren, Belgium

bottled
common

on tap
unknown

Broad Distribution
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 Ratings  Average  Score  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
2643.33/5.03.31/5.05%86.7Tumbler, Weizen
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Commercial Description:
The Noordhoek Ostrich Farm and Resort has been offering visitors an oasis of silence, tranquility and green pasture since 1997. In 2001 we began offering our guests fresh, homemade ale, "Struise Witte" was born. The dutch word for "ostriches" is "struisvogels" or "Struise", but the same word can also mean "sturdy" or "robust". This "Robust White" is a living wheat beer of high fermentation, unfiltered and unpasteurized. Brewed with natural ingredients, bottle conditioned in 33 cl bottles.
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 MartinT (5026), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/513/20
Jan 27, 2008  
My Bottom Line:
Doughy wheat and its accompanying yeast whip up a striking Camembert milkiness to surround the bittering herb presence right before a citrusy tartness aligns this serviceable and rather humble Witbier.

Further Personal Perceptions
-A creamy sheet of foam stays atop the hazy straw golden.
-This Witbier is strangely not that aromatic; there was no bursting coriander or grains of paradise in my bottle (which is a nice change of pace for the style, I must say).
-Carbonation is explosive and expansive, and tends to step on some of the flavors.
-The finish is a tad too dry and quiet for my tastes in the style.
-Expectations are very high when dealing with Struise products, so I guess this uneventful wheat beer was somewhat of a surprise.

Bottle.


 oh6gdx (8798), Vasa, Finland
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Jan 26, 2008  
Bottled. hazy yellowish orange colour with big white head. Aroma is acidic citrus, wheat and some sweeter notes from caramel and malts, some slightly fudgeish notes too. Flavour is acidic fruits, wheat, nectary notes (or sweetish fruity notes). Also quite much spices and herbs are coming through. Decent witbier, but not very "creative". Not as exciting and experimental as many other Struise beers I’ve had.


 Ughsmash (3978), Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/514/20
Jan 24, 2008  
Bottled, Shelton Bros. import. Poured a clear, sparkling medium golden with lots of rising carbonation and a tall, looser cap of white head. The aroma picked up a delightful array of spicy, sour, and funky notes with lighter fruit skins first (oranges and pears come to mind), coriander and yeast spiciness behind, and another aspect of the yeast gave some subtle barnyard appeal. The flavor was similar, with spicy yeast, orange peel, and wheat layered with more oranges and dusty yeast.. nice balance, but a touch too sour. Very spritzy with the carbonation, which made this a little difficult to get down.. overall refreshing and quite enjoyable!


 argo0 (6861), Washington DC, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/103/510/20
Jan 21, 2008  
(33cl bottle) Rocky medium white head atop hazy straw body. Aroma is medium sweet, wheat, yeast, light orange/floral. Taste is medium sweet, lemon/orange, cheese yeastiness. Light body, crispy acidity.


 KAME (156), California, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/513/20
Jan 21, 2008  
Pours a translucent straw yellow with an effervescent white head. Aroma is yeasty with a slight honey sweetness and passion fruit. Flavor is a bit more dull with some citrus fruits and light spices. A pretty decent, drinkable brew.


 wickedpete (625), Lexington Park, Maryland, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/56/103/513/20
Jan 8, 2008  
Pale gold with a tall effervescent head and a steady upward cascade of bubbles rising from the bottom of the glass. Aroma is slightly funky with a strong white wine vinous character coming through to dominate. It’s a bit sour as well. The flavor is very light. It’s sweet with a tartness in the front. A slight honey flavor comes along with some yeast and wheat in the back.


 5000 (2409), Hardened Liver, Washington, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/511/20
Jan 1, 2008  
Bottle: Straw colored, slight haze, moderate frothy white head, few rings of lacing, light carbonation.   Very dull pale fruit on the nose.   Muted citrus.   Starts out dry and tart, a little puckering.   Minor wheatiness, but lacks the spices one associates with the style.   Very dull overall.   Moderate body and mouthfeel, at best.   Tiz a bit spritzy on the tongue.   Finishes rather boringly.   Very lacking, and certainly not what I expected from Struise.


 rcweir (119), Massachusetts, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/518/20
Dec 31, 2007  
Massive head atop, a dark, hazy straw. Very highly carbonated, quite exciting visually to watch the activity in the glass. Aroma of yeast, citrus, even a little smoke. Nicely balanced flavor, lemon finish.



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