94 Samuel Adams Imperial White Ale, The Boston Beer Co. (MA). 10.3% ABV (7/11)
Deep amber color. Aromas of orange marmalade on buttered lemon scone and spicy caramelized papayas and mangos with a rich, chewy, fruity-yet-dry full body and a long, nicely balanced peach crème brûlée, coconut pie, soft herb bread, and warming peppery spice finish. A rich, delicious and satisfying mega-wit.
92 La Trappe Witte Trappist, Bierbrouwerij de Koningshoeren B.V. (Holland). 5.5% ABV (7/10)
Clear golden silver color. Appealing aromas of Eggs Florentine, paprika, and very subtle spices follow through on a soft, supple entry to a dryish medium body with great balance and integration of flavors. Finishes with a long, refreshing, citrus, wheat cracker, grass and mineral kissed finish. A superbly crafted and delicious wit beer.
92 Samuel Adams White Ale, The Boston Beer Co. (MA). 5.2% ABV (7/11)
Hazy golden amber color. Aromas of orange marmalade, spiced tea, honeysuckle, and buttery toffee with a supple, velvety dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a chewy, savory spice, roasted beet, and toast driven finish. Very plush, deftly made and food friendly.
91 Belgian Wit, Granville Island Brewing Co. (Canada) 2010 Limited Release. 5% ABV (9/10)
Hazy pale yellow gold color. Aromas of salty buttered baguette, banana cream, and delicate spice. Round and plush with a dryish medium-to-full body. Excellent balance of supple savory malt and crisp earthy hops on the long, appetizing finish. A very nice food beer.
91 Belgian Wit, Granville Island Brewing Co. (Canada) 2010 Limited Release. 5% ABV (9/10)
Hazy pale yellow gold color. Aromas of salty buttered baguette, banana cream and delicate spice. Round and plush with a dryish medium-to-full body. Excellent balance of supple savory malt and crisp earthy hops on the long, appetizing finish. A very nice food beer.
90 Witface, Bastone Brewery (MI). 5% ABV (7/10) %{Brewpub}
Cloudy, light golden yellow color. Delicate banana custard and clove aromas follow through on a supple, frothy entry to a dryish medium body with good texture and an apple skin, melon and lemon rind, husky grain and mineral-accented finish. More of a mild hefeweizen than a wit, but very nice.
90 Witty Ale, Chameleon Brewing Co. (WI). 5.4% ABV (7/10)
Hazy pale golden color. Bright spicy aromas of ginger, coriander, lemongrass, pink peppercorn, and tangerine gum follow through on a round, soft entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body with good depth and refreshing, smooth, zesty apple and spicy rye toast-accented finish. Very flavorful and refreshing.
89 MOA Blanc, MOA Brewing Company (New Zealand). 5.5% ABV (7/10)
Minutely hazy golden color with a pillowy white head. Aromas of fresh bread, bell pepper frittata, and mild citrus custard follow through on a soft, round entry to a dryish medium body with very good balance and elegant depth. Finishes with grass, citrus rind, and mineral like astringency and bitterness and a husky wheatberry note. A nice vibrant choice for the table.
89 Weeping Willow Wit, Mother Earth Brewing (NC). 5% ABV (7/11)
Hazy lustrous golden color. Bright spicy aromas of tangerine, coriander, and pudding reminiscent of Fruit Loops, with a supple, frothy dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and savory mint, spice, melon, cracked pepper and onion sprout-accented finish. Tasty and a good foil for Thai curries.
88 Blanche De Namur Witbier, Brasserie Du Bocq (Belgium). 4.5% ABV (7/10)
Lightly hazy translucent golden silver color. Interesting aromas of molasses rum cake, coriander and orange meringue follow through on a supple, frothy entry to a dryish medium body with good depth and balance. Finishes with a tangy apple skin, mineral, green peppercorn and wafer cracker-accented fade. A delicate, food friendly offering.
88 Point Belgian White, Stevens Point Brewery (WI). 4.76% ABV (7/10)
Hazy old gold color. Aromas of citrus and banana custard and polenta follow through on a smooth, soft entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium body with subtle depth and balance. Finishes with mellowly spiced, dried citrus and apple and grain-accented finish. A very drinkable and refreshing wit.
88 White Frog Ale, Issaquah Brewhouse (WA). 5.7% ABV (7/11)
Super cloudy old gold color. Rich, pure aromas of honeyed lemon, orange, and apple jack cereal with a plush frothy, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a long honeyed sweet potato and spiced chamomile tea finish. Different, lively and fun.
88 La Perouse White, Maui Brewing Co. (HI). 5.2% ABV (7/11)
Hazy golden color. Bright aromas of spicy orange and pineapple cakes and wet linen with a supple, fruity-yet-dry medium body and a nicely integrated nut toast, coriander, kiwi and water chestnut-accented finish.
87 Infinite Wit, Nebraska Brewing Company (NE). 4.6% ABV (7/10) %{Brewpub}
Cloudy pale golden yellow color. Aromas of corn chowder, frittata, and dried citrus and banana follow through on a supple, round entry to a dryish light-to-medium body with a crisp cracker, melon, and apple skin-accented finish. A nice refreshing, lighter-styled wit.
87 Blanche de Chambly, Unibroue (Canada). 5% ABV (7/11)
Cloudy old gold color. Mild aromas of orange pudding, apple bread, praline, and pine cone with a supple, dry-yet-fruity medium body and spicy, lemon pepper, mint blossom and radish sprout finish. A tasty food beer.
84 Wheat Ale, Upland Brewing (IN). 4.6% ABV (6/09)
Yellow color with a light mousse. Vibrant aromas of warm bread pudding, lemon curd, and pine follow through on a round entry to a dryish medium body with lots of wintergreen and juniper notes and a hint of Mr. Clean. Finishes with a lemon custard danish-like fade. Different.
84 Brunehaut Bio Blanche, Brasserie de Brunehaut (Belgium). 5% ABV (6/09)
Hazy straw yellow color. Aromas of Ivory soapbox, crabapple, and waxy lemon follow through on a mild entry to a dryish light-to-medium body with green pear skin and old spice notes. Finishes with a quick dusty fade.
84 Pike Dry Wit, Pike Brewing Co. (WA). 5% ABV (7/10)
Minutely hazy pale old gold color. Bright layered aromas of frittata, coriander, citrus and dried flowers follow through on a round entry to a dryish medium body with good depth and a tart and slightly bitter, apple skin, grainy cracker, and lemon rind finish.
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