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Destiny's Wit
Free Will Brewing Co.
- From:
- Free Will Brewing Co.
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Style:
- Witbier
- ABV:
- 5.7%
- Score:
- 81
- Avg:
- 3.52 | pDev: 13.92%
- Reviews:
- 12
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jan 30, 2018
- Added:
- Sep 11, 2012
- Wants:
- 2
- Gots:
- 14
Our traditionally-styled Belgian White Ale is crafted using a variety of malts and spices. Rather than competing for individual attention these ingredients harmonize for a complex, well-rounded, drinking experience. A silky feeling envelops the palate; subtle sweetness balances the spice before yielding to a delicate, tart, finish that is highlighted with a touch of white pepper.
12 IBU
12 IBU
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Ratings by thecheapies:
Reviewed by thecheapies from Pennsylvania
3.49/5 rDev -0.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.49/5 rDev -0.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Pours a cloudy banana smoothie color with a rich white topper. Effective swirlie action.
Some kind of slight tropical stinginess, like mango rind, jumps at me across waves of yeast-muck, wheat, citrus peel, and coriander. Halfway between orange-y and lemon-y. Maybe even a hint of lime. A lot of flamboyant yeast esters and phenols. Hops are somewhat noticeable.
My girlfriend acted as a guinea pig and snuck a swig before me. She's kind of right with her description. It tastes like bittered "watered down orange juice", in a way. Only semi-sweet, and with an astringent array of spicing, this is low on wheat malts and high(er) on yeast and hops (at least, for the style). The hops are giving the finish a bitter pith slug and mild grapefruit flavors, on-top of chalky yeast, which leans a little toward the American Pale Wheat style. The orange peel and selection of spices keeps it right between the yellow lines on Witbier Avenue.
Boring, but unoffensive. Has some girth to make it interesting. Carbonation gives it some texture. A little gritty, but easy enough.
May 26, 2014Some kind of slight tropical stinginess, like mango rind, jumps at me across waves of yeast-muck, wheat, citrus peel, and coriander. Halfway between orange-y and lemon-y. Maybe even a hint of lime. A lot of flamboyant yeast esters and phenols. Hops are somewhat noticeable.
My girlfriend acted as a guinea pig and snuck a swig before me. She's kind of right with her description. It tastes like bittered "watered down orange juice", in a way. Only semi-sweet, and with an astringent array of spicing, this is low on wheat malts and high(er) on yeast and hops (at least, for the style). The hops are giving the finish a bitter pith slug and mild grapefruit flavors, on-top of chalky yeast, which leans a little toward the American Pale Wheat style. The orange peel and selection of spices keeps it right between the yellow lines on Witbier Avenue.
Boring, but unoffensive. Has some girth to make it interesting. Carbonation gives it some texture. A little gritty, but easy enough.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by Vetbidder from Pennsylvania
3.52/5 rDev 0%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.52/5 rDev 0%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Hazy orange tone to this beer with a quickly thinning white head from tap. Belgian yeast notes highlight the scent, pretty normal Belgian nose to this beer. Flavor is a bit different with some type of lemon or sourness coming through on the finish. Thinner feel with ample carbonation. Ok brew I guess.
Oct 06, 2017Reviewed by StonedTrippin from Colorado
3.68/5 rDev +4.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.68/5 rDev +4.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
a pretty average to slightly better than average take on a wit, its yeast driven, very pale and light in terms of the wheat in it, and citrusy and drinkable, tasty and fairly refreshing, less cloying than their mango wheat, but still with some sweetness. banana and coriander notes dominate the nose and taste, with a lemon and orange citrus flavor towards the finish. the yeast is familiar to me, nothing special, but flavors this beer nicely. more mild in taste than smell, super light on the palate, and could really stand some ramped up carbonation to make it more of a quencher. if you like these bold american takes on wit, you will dig this, but i found it to be a little off from what i like in the style. i also had it at a bar where most of the draft beers i had were less than fully carbonated, so maybe the mouthfeel is more an issue with the establishment than the beer itself. i will have to try it in the bottle next time. free will does some cool stuff, but this wit, flavorful as it is, could have been made by any number of upstart american craft operations, and lacks the nuance and subtlety i look for in better examples of the style...
Apr 09, 2017Rated by TopherBreski from New Jersey
3.46/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 2 | overall: 3.5
3.46/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 2 | overall: 3.5
My only problem with this beer is that it is super carbonated; almost like drinking soda. Beautiful aroma and taste is above average.
Aug 01, 2015Reviewed by Bouleboubier from New Jersey
3.59/5 rDev +2%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.59/5 rDev +2%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
(on tap at Irish Mile - served in a shaker pint)
Bold nose - lots of coriander, citrus... liquid is a little too clear, little to no head.
Taste is dry with the aromatics lingering long on the palate. Mouthfeel is a bit dull - little carbonation and thinnish body.
The smell is nice enough for an American example, but the whole thing reeks of hokey homebrew recipe.
Jul 09, 2015Bold nose - lots of coriander, citrus... liquid is a little too clear, little to no head.
Taste is dry with the aromatics lingering long on the palate. Mouthfeel is a bit dull - little carbonation and thinnish body.
The smell is nice enough for an American example, but the whole thing reeks of hokey homebrew recipe.
Destiny's Wit from Free Will Brewing Co.
Beer rating:
81 out of
100 with
88 ratings
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