Belgian Wit
Portsmouth Brewery

Belgian WitBelgian Wit
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From:
Portsmouth Brewery
 
New Hampshire, United States
Style:
Witbier
ABV:
5%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.83 | pDev: 8.09%
Reviews:
20
Ratings:
37
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jul 09, 2018
Added:
Jul 12, 2004
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  0
A touch of sweet & bitter: orange, coriander, pepper & cumin along with a special yeast make this summer wheat ale crisp & refreshing!
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Ratings by portia99:
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Reviewed by portia99 from Massachusetts

3.95/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
22oz bottle poured into a Duvel tulip.

A - Pours a cloudy, pale, pale yellow. A thick, two finger white head forms and quickly recedes to a thin, even layer across the surface of the beer. Thin, uneven lacing down the sides of the glass.

S - Yeasty, spicy, tangy...orange peel, citrus, coriander. A little bit of sugary sweetness.

T - Tart and refreshing...sour enough to make me think wild ale. Some sweetness and a bunch of bisuity, bready malt and yeastiness underneath the tartness. Lots of citrusy flavors too - lemon, lime, orange...Sour/tartness is quite good for me, but not exactly what I expected out of a white beer...a bit too heavy for the style.

M - Medium body, ample carbonation that keeps things lively. Tartness is a bit puckering, but interesting nonetheless.

D - This is quite refreshing on this very warm summer evening. Easy drinking, but the tartness is the limiting factor. A little less tart and this would disappear quickly. Low alcohol level keeps this sessionable too. Wish I had a couple more of these to share with friends on another warm evening.
Aug 17, 2009
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.75 by atlbravsrno1 from Maine

Jul 09, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by mklisz from New Hampshire

Aug 20, 2015
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Reviewed by Eamonn-Cummings3 from New York

3.99/5  rDev +4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Poured into a Speiglau Wheat Glass from a 22oz bomber

Inch head and cloudy golden yellow color

Aroma is spicy and floral very appealing

Taste is light and refreshing with spicy fruity notes coming through

Body is thin but that is to be expected I believe from this style

Great beer for summer
Jul 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by Cooper from Minnesota

Jul 11, 2015
 
Rated: 3.28 by Dactrius from Netherlands Antilles

Jul 07, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by ajcormier from New Hampshire

Oct 31, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by HattedClassic from Virginia

Jun 07, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by REVZEB from Illinois

Jun 01, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by mattparsons from New Hampshire

May 27, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Kelp from New Hampshire

Apr 23, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by BeerCosmonaut from Vermont

Jan 05, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by LambicKing from Germany

Sep 01, 2012
 
Rated: 4.5 by ThePorterSorter from Oregon

Aug 08, 2012
 
Rated: 4.25 by ILiveOffHops from New Hampshire

Jun 09, 2012
 
Rated: 4.25 by Stockfan42 from Massachusetts

May 30, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by phingdong from New Hampshire

Feb 01, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by rab53 from Washington

Dec 02, 2011
 
Rated: 4 by Rochefort10nh from New Hampshire

Nov 26, 2011
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Reviewed by GarthDanielson from Virginia

3.68/5  rDev -3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured on-tap at the Portsmouth Brewery and served in a pint glass. The beer pours a cloudy, unfiltered, pale yellow coloring with no head. The beer has an extremely clingy body, and it leaves traces all over the glass while you drink. There is a very fruity and spicy nose, with cloves and pepper throughout. Flavors of cloves and citrus sweetness, with a creamy body. The aftertaste is lightly spiced, with toasty qualities. An extremely smooth finish, with a mid-linger to the flavors.
Sep 02, 2011
Belgian Wit from Portsmouth Brewery
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 37 ratings