Long Trail Brewing Co.
Bridgewater Corners, VT
Available: VT, NY, NH, RI, ME, NJ, MA, PA, CT
Longtrail’s new summer seasonal is modeled after original Belgian witbiers, spiced with coriander and orange.
Alcohol (vol.): 4.7
Alcohol (wt): 3.7
Color: gold
Bitterness: 14
Original gravity: n/a
Unfortunate moniker. It is unfair to call a beer made here “Belgian,” even if it is of a traditional Belgian style, a fact indicated only in tiny letters on this label. Hazy gold with a tint of chartreuse, topped with an off-white head, a lemony nose masks the malty flavor, which is light for this genre. There is a pleasant bubbly mouthfeel and clean finish. Refreshing on a summer day, perhaps garnished with sliced fresh apricots or peaches.
Wheat haze infused. Remarkably attractive head. Assertive and exciting aroma of coriander and lemongrass-like luster. Wow. Aromatic preamble is well done. Lemony fruitiness with minimal acidity. Subtle and balanced hop bite that enhances the thirst quenching aspects of this Belgian-style wit experience. Flavor mirrors aroma and is quite memorable. Nicely balanced and worthy of “classic” designation. I love the coriander statement. This beer would go wonderfully with spicy and aromatic Asian curries. Here’s my money.
Founder of Merchant du Vin and the Pike Brewing Co., Charles Finkel is a pioneer in the marketing of craft beers in America.
Author of the New Complete Joy of Homebrewing, founder of the Great American Beer Festival and a Beer Examiner at www.examiner.com, Papazian is a leading voice in beer and brewing.
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