 SamGamgee (1140), Isla Vista, California, USA
Jun 24, 2009 Draught at The Red. slightly hazy gold with a lasting white head. Super floral and fruity aroma with a hint of lavender evident, plus some citrus and wheat. The flavor is yeast and fruity, not really what I imagine in the style, but the citrus, wheat, and spices are all there. Medium-light in body with medium carbonation. The finish has a nice wheat tang to it that invites the next sip. A pretty unique wit, and I definitely like it.
arrogantb (389), Denver, Colorado, USA
Jun 22, 2009 750ml bottle $8.49. The head is a pretty thick white mass with craters. The color is a little darker than I would expect for a wit, more orange than white-yellow. Still, it looks enticing to me as most beers do. The smell has soapy floral qualities hidden behind a spicyiness that I expect from wits and belgians in general. There might be the slightest bit of citrus peel/zest but that may be the power of suggestion from the label at work. The taste really threw me for a loop, it was funky at first and I couldn’t put my finger on it until it warmed up a bit and then I immediately thought of cinnamon. Specifically Dolly Madison coffee cake and dunkin’ sticks. I was expecting a more traditional wit but I’m glad that this beer is doing its own thing.
Serving type: bottle
Reviewed on: 06-13-2009 20:41:45
Ungstrup (13381), Frederiksberg, Denmark
Jun 20, 2009 Draft. A hazy yellow beer with a thin white head. The aroma is sweet with ntoes of malt, lemon, and pomerans, and so is the flavor, leading to a dry and spicy finish.
ukoolaid (568), Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
Jun 16, 2009 Bottle. Pours a cloudy golden yellow. Head is big and fluffy but doesn’t stick around. Aroma is nice and juicy with floral notes and a small amount of spiciness. Refreshing and very drinkable. The mouthfeel is a little bubbly/foamy, which is not a terrible thing in this beer. Goes great with the vindaloo I’m eating.
marcus (1514), Sacramento, California, USA
Jun 15, 2009 This clear yellow beer poured with a white head and very little aroma. There is a thin floral flavor with some banana ester and a bit of spice.
blutt59 (1638), Dallas, Texas, USA
Jun 12, 2009 bottle, golden colored pour wih decent lasting foam, aroma has strong spice element, flavor has a lot of spice and herbal notes, like the imperial much better
alagnak (90), Littleton, Colorado, USA
Jun 12, 2009 Pale yellow, nice looking beer with a big rocky head. Spices on the forefront of the aroma - coriander/cardamom, a little but of dirty orange. Initial taste is pleasant, yeasty and a little spicy. After that, it has kind of a sparkling water/aspirin/dishwater thing going on that is a little strange. A little more floral and herby as it warms. Good, but kind of muddled and all over the place. I’d heard such good things about The Bruery that I really was excited when they started showing up in Denver, but haven’t been that impressed so far.
emacgee (1656), Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
Jun 11, 2009 Via trade. Pours a sparkling hazy amber yellow. Head is profuse, rocky white. The aroma is nice, spicy, some anise and light sweet orange peel, subdued. Flavor is interesting, has a pronounced off character, soapy?, nice light sweet orange flavor, anise, yeasty. Crisp palate. Can’t get over that one flavor.
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