Farmhouse Wit
Deep Ellum Brewing Company

Farmhouse WitFarmhouse Wit
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From:
Deep Ellum Brewing Company
 
Texas, United States
Style:
Witbier
ABV:
4.8%
Score:
83
Avg:
3.67 | pDev: 16.35%
Reviews:
17
Ratings:
95
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jul 15, 2015
Added:
May 19, 2012
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  6
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Ratings by JGlitz87:
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Rated by JGlitz87 from Texas

3.75/5  rDev +2.2%

Aug 27, 2013
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Reviewed by Pegasus from Texas

4.17/5  rDev +13.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Appearance: Very hazy bright golden yellow body is surmounted by a coarse, persistent and quite large white head, with good persistence. The carbonation rises quickly in profuse strings of fat bubbles.

Aroma: On first trying the aroma, my immediate impression is of coriander and barnyard, spicy and earthy. Sour hay is prominent in the aroma, but the coriander is out front as well. Tangy notes of lemon and lime rind present as well. Minor floral hops can be discerned as well.

Taste: Begins with refreshing notes of citrus rind against a backdrop of tangy hay and phenolic alcohol. As the taste progresses, the earthy notes dominate the taste, with favorable results. Midway through the taste, a pepper note appears. The taste draws to a close with a wave of earthy hops.and some lingering, mild sweetness.

Mouth feel: Smooth, soft, quite pleasant, with a bit of elegant champagne-like carbonation.

Drinkability/notes: I really like this, and wish I had more, it seems like the quintessential summer craft beer. The combination of the Wit and Saison/Farmhouse styles is compelling.

Presentation: Packaged in a standard sixteen-ounce aluminum can, served in a New Belgium Brewing chalice.
Jul 15, 2015
 
Rated: 2.94 by nathanmiller from New York

Feb 28, 2015
 
Rated: 3.08 by WholeLottaTricks from Louisiana

Nov 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by spycow from Illinois

Oct 26, 2014
 
Rated: 2.25 by Westyn from Texas

Jul 31, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by dads_basement from Canada (YT)

Jun 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Gatordaddy from Maryland

Jun 28, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by gnaztee from Texas

May 28, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by TX-Badger from Texas

May 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by mcdsports from Texas

Mar 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by Salter714 from Texas

Feb 11, 2014
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Reviewed by woodychandler from Pennsylvania

3.81/5  rDev +3.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
The CANQuest (TM) is now over 1,000 CANned beer reviews, thanks in part to JenRay, who also sent this one to me in support of the ongoing madness. I am reading Akashic Books' "Lone Star Noir" with "Dallas Noir" on deck, and although beer and noir do NOT mix, I am throwing caution and sanity to the wind and pressing ahead.

From the CAN: "We like Saisons and Witbiers, they're better together."; "Brewed and Bottled [struck out] CANNED by Deep Ellum Brewing Co."

The Crack! unleashed some white foam and so I stepped back to allow things to settle. My initial Glug was out of control and filled the glass with foam so quickly that I could not back off in time. This resulted in some overflow and I would like to caution others that this seems to be a very active beer, requiring some caution when deCANting. The result was stunning, however, resembling a slice of lemon meringue pie, what with three fingers of dense, rocky, bone-white head with great retention above a murky, lemon-yellow colored beer (SRM = 4 - 5). Noir fiction was less applicable than listening to Carly Simon singing "Anticipation" because this beer was forever! I had to pour just a little at a time, I had to await the head to fall and I just found myself waiting, interminably. Finally, things were to the point that I could lean in for a sniff and I was met with a strong scent of black pepper. Achoo! I took my first sip and the mouthfeel was very effervescent, but slightly thin. It had a slight farmyard funk to it, slightly cheesy with black pepper in the mix. I guess that I should cop to not being a huge fan of either Saisons or Witbiers, but I could live with this. It was not blowing my doors off or my hair back, but neither was it unpleasant. The finish was quite dry, thanks to the spices and yeast, as was to be expected. The pepperiness lingered well after the finish, but I also got a lemon citrusiness, putting me in mind of McCormick's Lemon Pepper seasoning salt. This would be a nice accompaniment to lemon chicken or lemon pepper chicken, both of which are usually on the menu at a Chinese restaurant. This is making me hungry ...
Feb 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by thereal_adam from Texas

Jan 25, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by MinorThreat from Nebraska

Jan 20, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by jtoledo04 from Texas

Jan 11, 2014
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Reviewed by AlCaponeJunior from Texas

3.53/5  rDev -3.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Light tan and clear, white head and sparse lace.

Smell and taste are actually a very even blend of a farmhouse ale with a witbier, leaning ever so slightly over to the farmhouse side. Yeasty flavors, a bit of wheat, some funk and some grassy / hay flavors also find their way in.

Body is pretty light and well carbonated, unsurprisingly about half way between a farmhouse and a wit.

It's an interesting beer, not my favorite ever but still pretty enjoyable.
Dec 28, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by greenspointexas from Texas

Dec 14, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by chebode2 from Germany

Dec 13, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by Fabiand from Texas

Dec 05, 2013
Farmhouse Wit from Deep Ellum Brewing Company
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 95 ratings