100% Brett Barrel-Fermented Lichtenhainer Weisse
Westbrook Brewing Co.

100% Brett Barrel-Fermented Lichtenhainer Weisse100% Brett Barrel-Fermented Lichtenhainer Weisse
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From:
Westbrook Brewing Co.
 
South Carolina, United States
Style:
Berliner Weisse
ABV:
4.5%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.87 | pDev: 18.35%
Reviews:
10
Ratings:
42
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 03, 2020
Added:
Nov 26, 2012
Wants:
  12
Gots:
  6
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Ratings by MacQ32:
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Rated by MacQ32 from South Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +16.3%

Jan 03, 2014
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Reviewed by BEERchitect from Kentucky

2.99/5  rDev -22.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Sour, smokey, spicy and funky, when Westbrook Brewing is involved, its going to get complex. But taking that complexity and pushing it to the side of complicated may have proven that this graetzer-styled beer has pushed the edges of variety a little far.

A rusty goldenrod haze pours from the bottle, releasing a short and spritzy froth before teasing the nose with with a punch of smoke and sourness, musty with citrus, hay and horse blanket and then followed with an acute peppery scent of vinyl. Scant sweetness of sourdough, light lemon tarte and a pep of agave is all the rebuttal that the malt gives against the challenging yeast offerings.

Then the smoky sourness washes over the middle palate, stripping the thirst from the palate, the taste of roasted lemons, limes and apples allow the sourness of the Berlinerweiss to shine. But the strong smoke character becomes more than a complex overlay; it becomes a distraction in taste, overwhelming the senses with brushfire, ash and a strong phenolic spice of peated whisky and strong medicinal character. Leaving the palate with hints of chloroceptic and sour citrus is an odd tandem at these strong proportions.

Medium light in body, the off-dry ale is given a drying aid from the arid nature of smoke that leaves a powdery, ashy texture on the finish, and then lingering with a long and persistent after palate of burning plastics. It's a rare Westbrook beer that's simply undrinkable for me.
Jan 03, 2020
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Reviewed by stakem from Pennsylvania

3.43/5  rDev -11.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
750ml bottle, 2012 vintage consumed immediately after trying the base beer to this. Poured into a matching Westbrook snifter, it appears a clear golden orange with white cap. Stunning in its color and clarity with spotty lace.

Aroma is kinda all over the place. I cant quite tell if its the smoke, brett or barrel but there is a hint of plastic to the nose then vinous and dry oakiness.

Taste is sour, actually quite a bit more sour than the base version with not as noticeable or enjoyable smoke character but instead a strange muted aspect mingled with dry brett accent and faint barrel.

Its a light bodied brew with moderate to lighter carbonation. Per the style, I would have liked a little more carb but as is no complaints. Its a good brew, just maybe too much going on that doesnt totally work together. I greatly prefer the base version.
Feb 23, 2016
 
Rated: 4.07 by thatoneguymike from Georgia

Feb 15, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by 2Xmd from New York

Nov 08, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by HuaiDan from New York

Aug 12, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by tectactoe from Michigan

Jun 17, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Hodgin from North Carolina

May 14, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by cmrillo from North Carolina

May 14, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by MarkyMOD from Colorado

Apr 12, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by firstlighthiker from Tennessee

Nov 16, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by tcblack4d from Georgia

Oct 16, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by mrebeka from Michigan

Oct 12, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by craftbeerasian from Florida

Oct 01, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by inspektor from North Carolina

Aug 10, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by icehawk from South Carolina

Aug 09, 2013
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Reviewed by Huhzubendah from District of Columbia

4.24/5  rDev +9.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Served in my new Westbrook glassware. Thank you Brad!

The beer is hazy and straw yellow with over an inch of white head after an aggressive pour. The head hisses and disappears completely within seconds. The aroma brings campfire smoke, a la German rauchbiers. Tart lemons, juice, grass. The wine barrel certainly adds presence to the aroma, but this aspect of the beer shines more in the flavor. So many interesting things happening here. It's quite a feat to marry these bold and complex characteristics and have everything cooperate this well. An unusual take on a Berliner. I applaud Westbrook for making the most interesting beer (that actually tastes good) that I've had in quite some time.
Aug 08, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by THECPJ from Delaware

Aug 06, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by ChrisMetcalfe from South Carolina

May 23, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by raverjames from Virginia

May 03, 2013
100% Brett Barrel-Fermented Lichtenhainer Weisse from Westbrook Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 42 ratings