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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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 valpoaj (362), Valparaiso, Indiana, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/516/20
Sep 16, 2007  
Light but very foggy pour with a relentless head for a Wit. Outstanding aroma is very citrusy, particularly orangey and a strange malty/sugar scent with some grassy tones as well. Flavor is pleasantly light with hints of coriander and other spice, but is mainly a very sweet malt flavor. There is still a citrusy flavor, but it was more lemon than orange...odd but very good. Main drawback is that this was way too drinkable for the very high price....


 bu11zeye (5430), Frisco, Texas, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/513/20
Sep 12, 2007  
(Bottle) Pours a hazy blond body with a medium white head. Flavor of grass, citrus, and herbs. Flavor of lemon, orange, light coriander and wheat with a subtle sourness and then bitterness than lingers into the finish.


 iowaherkeye (1832), Bakersfield, California, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/511/20
Sep 11, 2007  
11.2oz, lot B 4 BB. Hazy pale golden with a small white head that fades to a film. This one has a little bit different of an aroma. There is some citrus, light artificial banana, something bordering a rotten tang, light funk and sugary butter, if that makes sense. Flavor is a good amount more tart with some unfortunate paper wet paper oxidation, though I’m not sure if I’m mistaken since no one else has brought that up. Not so much funk or anything with a rotten tang. Wheaty finish. Lots of carbonation with a light body. Maybe I missed the point with this one.


 ratman197 (3139), Arvada, Colorado, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/105/55/103/511/20
Sep 9, 2007  
Bottle poured a cloudy yellow with a large lasting white head. Aromas of wheat, yeast, citrus and a subtle hint of spice. Palate was light bodied and crisp. Flavors of citrus, wheat and light yeast with a crisp citrusy finish.


 vyvvy (2023), Hazelwood, Missouri, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Sep 2, 2007  
Pours light copper / orange with a thick white head. The aroma is subdued and a bit smooth. The citrus is not sharp at all and the spice(s) used seem different than the normal coriander. Unfortunately I can’t place what it is, but it is enjoyable. Medium / thin body that is ultra crisp and has appropriately sharp carbonation. The flavors starts off with semi-sharp sour citrus and moderately sweet wheat. The finish has a very clear citrus flavor that combines flavors of lemon, orange and grapefruit. There are some spices lingering in the back, but the citrus takes a front seat. A great well crafted wit.


 kp (8400), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/511/20
Sep 1, 2007    Updated: Sep 14, 2008
Date: 03/12/2007
Mode: Bottle
Source: Tasting

Appearance: clear golden yellow, frothy white head, a few drops of lace,
Aroma: sweet candy malt aroma,
Flavor: flavor has lots of fruity sweetness balanced by spicyness, light bitterness in the finish,

Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 11/20
Rating: 3.1/5.0
Drinkability: 8/10
Score: *4


 aracauna (2357), Georgia, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/515/20
Aug 31, 2007  
There’s something weird to this aroma, almost milky. Not sour milk, but the aroma of fresh milk and I have no idea (and this glass has never touched a dairy product, nor had I eaten a dairy product in the same 12 hour period). A bit of coriander, and the flavor is a lot of candied malt. Only the slightest hint of tartness or bitterness, and a very mild and pleasant brett funk in the finish.


 fishingnet (1045), Brandon, Florida, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/58/103/515/20
Aug 31, 2007  
Bottle. Pours a slightly hazy golden with a large long lasting white head that lasts leaving good lacing. Aroma of citrus, wheat, and a touch of brett leathery goodness. Taste is the same as aroma with just a hint of acidity and a more pronounced brett character. Medium mouthfeel with a high amount of carbonation and very mild bitterness. Very good.



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