Imperial White Orchard
The Bruery

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From:
The Bruery
 
California, United States
Style:
Witbier
ABV:
7.7%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.76 | pDev: 10.9%
Reviews:
23
Ratings:
47
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Dec 24, 2015
Added:
Sep 21, 2008
Wants:
  6
Gots:
  5
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Ratings by Floydster:
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Reviewed by Floydster from California

3.38/5  rDev -10.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Growler picked up on October 3rd for twelve dollars, consumed that same day with my dad, also tasted from a growler provided by vacax the following night at the 1st LA BA Gathering, poured into an oversized wine glass

A-Medium to light yellow color, quite murky, big one inch foamy white head that stuck around a little bit, some retention, minimal lacing
S-Cloves, black pepper, coriander, lots of spices, exotic flowers, wheat, straw, light citrus, and a hint of booze
T-Lots of citrus up front, spice dominates the middle and finish, some flowery flavors in there too, also a warming aftertaste as the booze are not hidden in this one, you would not expect them to be in a double wit though, gets spicier as it warms, lots of fruit still around too, would have liked to see some dry accents to provide some balance, heaviness got the best of me with this one and my dad ended up drinking four or five glasses because I could not get any more down
M-Full body for a wit, not enough carbonation and verging on being syrupy, spicy, sweet, and chewy mouthfeel, taste lingers too long
D-Could not drink more than twelve ounces of this, flat out heavy on the stomach, some flavors are overpowering, too spicy for my palate, not smooth, alcohol is not hidden too well either

Was not too big on the standard White Orchard and this was no exception, the aftertaste just made it too hard to drink, and it tasted the same both times sampled so it was not just a problem with my glass or something, probably would not drink again, worth trying though because these guys do not make a bad beer, this is just my least favorite but still better than a lot beer out there
Oct 08, 2008
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

2.77/5  rDev -26.3%
look: 3 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
Weird hazy, clouded pour, mild earth tones. Jeez here comes the spice rack. Too much for my tastes and/or olfactory senses.

Dropped more and more spice rack in the taste and mouthfeel throughout. Just not my cup of tea, this or the original. Bottleworks XII more my style of witbier from these guys, no wonder they stopped making this.
Dec 24, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by wethorseblanket from California

Dec 14, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by IslandLiving from Florida

Mar 14, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by yourefragile from District of Columbia

Feb 04, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by zestar from California

Oct 24, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Crazydaddyo from California

Oct 05, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by jvillefan from California

Aug 09, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by GonzoHomebrewer from Massachusetts

Aug 07, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by DarthKostrizer from California

Jul 30, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by orangesol from Pennsylvania

Mar 20, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by t0rin0 from California

Mar 02, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by Squatchito from Virginia

Nov 27, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by EJLinneman from New Jersey

Jul 24, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by tjfinkle from California

Apr 10, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by John11486 from California

Feb 15, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by ygtbsm94 from Utah

Jan 12, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by clarkenstein from Illinois

Jan 08, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by mhaugo from California

Dec 18, 2011
Imperial White Orchard from The Bruery
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 47 ratings