White Ale
Saint Archer Brewing Co.

White AleWhite Ale
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From:
Saint Archer Brewing Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
Witbier
ABV:
5%
Score:
82
Avg:
3.62 | pDev: 13.54%
Reviews:
32
Ratings:
175
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Sep 10, 2021
Added:
Feb 11, 2014
Wants:
  5
Gots:
  86
Brewed with high quality Pilsner and Wheat malts, generously spiced with coriander and whole navel oranges. Belgian yeast provides the traditional refreshingly tart, spicy, and fruity flavor profile.

2014 GABF Gold Medal- Belgian -Style Witbier
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Ratings by trocketsauced:
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Rated by trocketsauced from New York

4.25/5  rDev +17.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Jun 01, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.81 by Tcsox from Massachusetts

Sep 10, 2021
 
Rated: 3 by RiceOwls27 from Texas

Apr 08, 2020
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Reviewed by BeerBobber from Nevada

3.95/5  rDev +9.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Cloudy golden color with a very active crackling white head. Lots of visible streaming carbonation bubbles.

Smells of lemony citrus with a hint of spice in the background. Definitely some clove in here.

Definitely a spiced ale. There is some hints of Hefe in here as well . Along with all of that citrus you get lots of clove and a hint of banana in the background.

Mouth feel is lively with the carbonation. Seems very light and a bit sparkly. Just a faint lingering citrus aftertaste.

Overall I cannot find much fault here. This beer just is a very nice crushable ale with some Hefe characteristics. I got two six packs on sale at only $5 a piece so I am set for a while with this tasty treat. While not an outstanding beer in any way this beer definitely can have its place in the fridge.
Oct 11, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by LennyBound from Illinois

Aug 02, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by bdlusa from Texas

Jun 25, 2019
 
Rated: 3.27 by CHail from California

May 05, 2019
 
Rated: 2.67 by Peter_M_Morris from California

Apr 30, 2019
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Reviewed by Reidrover from Oregon

3.89/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Pint at Tsunami Taproom in Salem Oregon.
$5.50
Pours a slightly hazy yellow colour, very slight head..lace.
Nice fruity ,peppery and yeast aromas.
Taste similar.. quite traditional wit
Mouth feel is ok but could be a touch dryer.
OK spring beer
Mar 25, 2019
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Rated by sokol_1993 from California

3.27/5  rDev -9.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Really bland, some spiciness but that's about it.
Feb 13, 2019
 
Rated: 3.75 by eldoctorador from Chile

Feb 07, 2019
 
Rated: 3.86 by DOCRW from Kentucky

Jan 19, 2019
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Reviewed by krser from California

3.93/5  rDev +8.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
There is a heavy spicy smell, with a coriander opening, and slightly fruity scent hidden underneath. Upon tasting, the coriander and spicy taste dominates until a sweet/tart fruity aftertaste, but I cannot put a name on the fruity taste after.

Overall, pours with a small head, but dissipates relatively quickly, with a spicy pilsner taste and sweet aftertones.

Good pilsner! Enjoyed it!
Jan 13, 2019
 
Rated: 2.48 by TrackBeer from California

Dec 24, 2018
 
Rated: 3.28 by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut

Nov 06, 2018
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Reviewed by Stunt54 from California

4.03/5  rDev +11.3%
look: 5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
was pleasantly surprised with this beer based on the avg rating here. It always caught my eye at the stores and i finally tried it. may be a goto in the future.
Oct 25, 2018
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Reviewed by penguinsgoboom from California

3.16/5  rDev -12.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
A: Pours a soapy head that disappeared before the pour even finished. Color is a murky apricot.

S: A fruity taste is immediately apparent, but I can't tell if it's artificial or not. Could be lemon, lime, apricot, mango, or orange. There's oily hops and yeast.

T: First thing you notice is the carbonation, it's quite fizzy. There are some spices, coriander and cloves, bubblegum. Ends with a peppery note. A bit of a mess.

O: Not a very solid beer. Over carbonated, mess of flavors. Would not get again.
Oct 04, 2018
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Rated by NeilSilber1 from California

4.2/5  rDev +16%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Pours bright cloudy yellow with white fading foam head. Nice heavy spice notes and taste. Easy drinking and refreshing white witbier.
Sep 11, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by xungmound98 from New York

Aug 21, 2018
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Rated by Crommastaire from Nevada

4.24/5  rDev +17.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
I don't know why, but I keep coming back to this beer. It's quite refreshing and smooth. Recommend to try!
Apr 11, 2018
White Ale from Saint Archer Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 82 out of 100 with 175 ratings