Scratch Beer 99 - 2013 (Witbier)
Tröegs Brewing Company

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From:
Tröegs Brewing Company
 
Pennsylvania, United States
Style:
Witbier
ABV:
4.9%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.75 | pDev: 13.6%
Reviews:
10
Ratings:
44
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Dec 18, 2014
Added:
Jun 10, 2013
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  1
For Scratch #99, we’re revisiting the blissful world of the Belgian-style Witbier, or white ale. This beer typically features a blend of wheat and barley along with spices and Belgian yeast to create a refreshing and complex flavor. With a dense haze from the red wheat and a foamy white head, Scratch #99 incorporates subtle tartness and a delicate orange aroma that complements the spices and the LaChouffe yeast. The finish is dry and crisp.

20 IBU
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Ratings by Cdunk11:
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Rated by Cdunk11 from Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -6.7%

Jul 04, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.64 by JNForsyth from Pennsylvania

Dec 18, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by DrBier from Pennsylvania

Sep 19, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by BeerForMuscle from New Jersey

Oct 12, 2013
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Reviewed by thecheapies from Pennsylvania

4.03/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4
Pale banana color with a cloud of yeast visible and uniform. Eggy white cap with lumps. Looks good.

Sweet lemon, coriander, and herbal spices. Bright and zesty with a minty aromatic vibe. Cut back with chalky yeast clumpiness and a daily serving of wheat malts.

Milky wheat and creamed yeast with evolving spice patterns that stay close to coriander, dried lemon peel, and light clove. Lots of wheatiness, but witte yeast spares the tang. Has orange notes that are not that sweet, by themselves. Refreshingly bright. Has a delightful creaminess in that wet body. Carbonation feels dry, but finely carved in. Immense mouth on this.

Nice simple Scratch beer. I'd move forward with this one.
Sep 25, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by martinproulx15 from Maryland

Sep 22, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by rolltide8425 from Pennsylvania

Aug 28, 2013
 
Rated: 4.75 by yeahnatenelson from Illinois

Aug 23, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by ROGUE16 from Delaware

Aug 22, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by nmann08 from Virginia

Aug 03, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Rojada1988 from Pennsylvania

Aug 02, 2013
 
Rated: 2.75 by ksimon from Delaware

Jul 30, 2013
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Reviewed by TheManiacalOne from Rhode Island

3.72/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
On-tap 7/20/13 at the Troegs Brewery Tasting Room in Hershey, PA, served in a tulip glass.

A: The beer is a cloudy yellow color, with a large white head that fades slowly and leaves a thick lace on the glass.

S: The aroma contains a lot of spice, some Belgian yeast, light caramelized malts and a touch of hops.

T: The taste starts out strong spice flavors followed by some citrus sweetness. Then some mild breadiness comes in from Belgian yeast and a light malt character. The hops presence is mild but complementary and brings a good balance. The after-taste is slightly spicy and slightly bready.

M: Crisp and smooth, light-to-medium body, medium carbonation, finish is clean.

O: Tasty, goes down easily, not too filling, mild kick, good representation of style, this is a solid sessionable beer to drink for a while.
Jul 30, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by GFD400 from New York

Jul 28, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Boone757 from Virginia

Jul 28, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by IrishColonial from Texas

Jul 24, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by mrchrisray from Ohio

Jul 24, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by BMart from Pennsylvania

Jul 22, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by ejimhof from Pennsylvania

Jul 22, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by salthemonster from Pennsylvania

Jul 22, 2013
Scratch Beer 99 - 2013 (Witbier) from Tröegs Brewing Company
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 44 ratings