Country of Origin: United States
Availability: On tap in New York State.
Price comparison: About the price of everyday beer.
Alcohol percentage by volume: 5%.
Cute bottle/label? 10-ounce sample from the kegs at the MOBY DICK.
Appearance: Cloudy, pale, not-quite-straw-colored. More of a manila folder-colored with maybe a little more yellow to it. The head was thick and bright-white, but neither lingered nor left any traces on the glass.
Scent: Lemon peel, brown rice, and a touch of yeastiness.
Flavor: A bit of spiciness and hops to the start, with coriander seed and a bit of acidity at the back and a dry, clovelike finish.
Impressions: It was interesting; not the best witbier I've ever tasted and the slight acidity in the flavor needed a partner. I think I wouldn't mind drinking this with a salad or bitter greens, but I didn't think of it as a session beer or a beer whose flavor would stand on its own.
Will I buy this beer again? It was okay, but I won't be going back to fill my ½-gallon growlers with it. Weyerbacher has other varieties that I prefer and other brewers have other witbiers that I prefer, but this was worth the experience and if it was offered to me again (say, at a picnic) I'd certainly feel safe drinking it and knowing it's not that bad.
Rating:
3 out of 5 cute beer glasses
Reviewed: August 13, 2005
