96 La Grande Blanche, De Proef Brouwerij (Belgium). 7.5% ABV (6/07)
Hazy golden amber color. Orange peel, mango pudding, and lychee nut aromas are gentle and attractive. A round, supple entry leads to a creamy, fruity sweet medium-to-full body of orange, pineapple, mango, coriander and clover honeyed sourdough toast flavors. Finishes with a sweet citrus, spice, buttered bread, and delicate herb fade. Very elegant and masterfully spiced.
92 Wit, St. Bernardus Brouwerij (Belgium). 5.5% ABV (6/06)
Cloudy, milky orange amber color with abundant carbonation. Wet grain, clay, herbal leaf, and golden raisin nut toast aromas. A rich, thick entry leads to a dryish full-bodied palate with meringue, salty toast, dried fruit mélange, coriander, and delicate brown spices. Finishes with long savory fade of fruit, nuts, and toast. Deliciously spicy and exotic.
91 Double White Belgian Style Ale, River Horse Brewery (NJ). 7.5% ABV (6/08)
Cloudy pale amber color. Orange soufflé, caramel drizzled dried apricot, and zesty coriander aromas follow though on a round, supple entry to a fruity medium-to-full body with a great interplay of sweet spice and deep dried fruit flavors. Finishes with a long, tangy orange-peach marmalade, wet grain, and praline fade. Delicious and dangerously drinkable.
91 Blanche de Chambly, Unibroue (Canada). 5% ABV (6/08)
Hazy old gold color. Wonderful and delicate aromas of tangerine, banana custard and nut bread follow through on a spry entry to a fruity-yet-dry medium-to-full body with sensational sweet wheat and orange blossom honey accents. Finishes with a long, quenching creamy citrus, floral honey, and subtle spice fade. Delicious.
90 Samuel Adams White Ale, The Boston Beer Co. (MA). 5.2% ABV (6/06)
Lightly hazy, copper color. Robust, sweet caramel, candied orange and apricot, and delicate spice aromas are deliciously inviting. A rich, frothy entry leads to a fruity medium-bodied palate with dried orange and peach, toffee, coriander, and lemon peels flavors. Finishes with a long, orange marmalade toast and spice fade. Yum!
89 Summer Frog Witbier, Issaquah Brewhouse (OR). 5.7% ABV (6/08)
Slightly hazy amber color. Sweet potato, peach pie crust and baking spice aromas follow through on a buoyant, frothy entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium with zesty accents of coriander and cinnamon bark. Finishes spicy toffee, shredded wheat, and honeyed orange fade.
89 Point Belgian White, Stevens Point Brewery (WI). 4.6% ABV (6/08)
Slight hazy yellow color. Wheat bread, lemon custard, coriander and delicate spice aromas follow through on soft, supple entry to dry-yet-fruity medium body with tangy sweet citrus and pepper accents. Finishes with a crisp refreshing halo of spice and grain. Very nice.
89 Norwegian Frolic Wit Beer, Grumpy Troll Brewery (WI). 4.8% ABV (6/07) %{Brewpub}
Milky orange amber color with a lacey head. Vibrant orange cake and tapioca aromas are inviting and follow though to a rich frothy entry with a fruity medium-full body of orange cake, delicate spice, and toasted meringue flavors. Finishes with a long fruit, citrus peel, and honey fade. Thoroughly delicious, rich, and very well balanced. Well done!
88 Scandia Ale, Summit Brewing Co. (MN). 4.8% ABV (6/07)
Cloudy golden amber color. Vibrant, almost piney, aromas of cardamom and coriander overlay a bed of honeyed banana-orange bread. A frothy entry leads to a crisp dryish medium-to-full body of vibrant spices, citrus peels, and toasted caraway zucchini bread flavors. Finishes with a cleansing and lingering, dried herb and spice fade. Very interesting in style and flavor with a ton of refreshment. Serve with Thai food.
88 Lakefront White, Lakefront Brewery (WI). (7/06)
Clear, golden amber color. Sweet candied citrus, wheat cracker, coriander, wet hay, and spice aromas. A round, smooth entry leads to a dry-yet-fruity medium-to full-bodied palate with orange zest, coriander, honeyed wheat toast, and peppery spice flavors. Finishes with a long tangy fade of citrus and singed spices.
87 Blanche De Namur Witbier, Brasserie Du Bocq (Belgium). 4.5% ABV (6/07)
Hazy yellow straw color. Coriander, anise, and lemon zest tart aromas. A frothy entry leads to a fruity medium-to-full body of floral bath talc, dried citrus peels, clover honey and rich spice flavors. finishes with a creamy and zesty citrus custard, buttered nuts, minty bath soap, and spice fade.
87 Berghoff Solstice Wit, Joseph Huber Brewing Co. (USA). 5% ABV (6/06)
Lightly hazy yellow amber color. Sweet candied orange and cream aromas follow through to a frothy zest dreamsicle like palate and a orange honey toast fade. Refreshing, if a bit candied.
85 Ommegang Witte, Brewery Ommegang (NY). 5.1% ABV (6/08)
Lightly hazy yellow gold color. Lemon-orange bread, honeyed oat, and delicate spice aromas. A round entry leads to a dryish medium-to-full body of tangy honeyed lemon and orange peels, oatmeal, wet clay, and faint coriander flavors. Finishes with a citrus and, bitter herb, mossy earth fade. An earthy, zesty quaffer.
84 Wit, Bastone Brewery (MI). 5.6% ABV (6/07)
Very hazy sunny amber color. Bright coriander and orange peel aromas. A spritzy entry leads to a tangy medium body of sweet candied citrus, coriander, clove, and pine sap flavors. Finishes with a sweet citrus and spice fade. A pleasant fruity quaffer.
84 Mygarden Wit, Gaslight Brewery (NJ). 5.1% ABV (6/07)
Almost clear golden amber color. Caramelized nuts, toasted pumpernickel, pine, and orange marmalade aromas. A supple, round entry leads to a dryish medium body of clover honeyed dark toast, coriander, and roasted nut flavors. Finishes with a fruity, wheat toast, orange zest and butter fade.
84 Holy Moses White Ale, Great Lakes Brewing Co. (OH). 5.4% ABV (7/06)
Hazy old gold color. Wheat bread toast, clover honey, and faint nut and spice aromas. A frothy entry leads to a dryish medium-bodied palate with banana puree, buttered toast, singed citrus peel, and pepper. Finishes a somewhat bitter and astringent burnt nut and toast fade with honey, herbs, and spice.
84 Abbaye De Saint Martin Organic White Beer, Brasserie De Brunehaut (Belgium). 5% ABV (5/07)
Hazy yellow golden color. Lemon custard, lime zest, and delicate spice mélange aromas. A frothy entry leads to a dryish medium body of nuts, baked oranges, and slightly phenolic mineral flavors. Finishes with a metallic ore dust, salt, and dried lemon fade.
83 Great White Wit, Bastone Brewery (MI). 5.25% ABV (6/07) %{Brewpub}
Cloudy golden amber color. Pork rind, mint leaf, and citrusy detergent aromas. A brisk entry leads to a slightly flat medium body of brown sugar, brown butter, and baked citrus tart flavors with a quick buttery spice finish. Curious.
82 Saranac Belgian White, Matt Brewing Co. (NY). 5.1% ABV (6/06)
Lightly hazy golden amber color. Orange marmalade, coriander, and honeyed toast aromas. A frothy entry leads to a fruity light-to medium-bodied palate with candied orange peel, honeyed toast, and citrus flavors. Finishes with a quick fade of orange mineral water and faint spice.
80 Belgian Wit, Bastone Brewery (MI). 4.65% ABV (6/06) %{Brewpub}
Lightly hazy, golden yellow color. Pleasantly fruity orange, apple, peach, wet grain, and caramel aromas. A somewhat limp entry leads to a dry light-bodied palate with faint, savory buttered toast and lemon peel flavors. Finishes with quickly with a honeyed toast and bitter lemon seed fade.
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