Harvest Ball Orange Witbier
Strand Brewing Co.
- From:
- Strand Brewing Co.
- California, United States
- Style:
- American Pale Wheat Beer
- ABV:
- 5.5%
- Score:
- 83
- Avg:
- 3.64 | pDev: 10.44%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 7
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Dec 10, 2019
- Added:
- Dec 22, 2013
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 6
SCORE
83
Good
83
Good
No description / notes.
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Reviewed by Beginner2 from Illinois
3.34/5 rDev -8.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
3.34/5 rDev -8.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
Does terroir apply to labels? This label seemed like a scriptwriter's practice. So, I thought of Hollywood's terroir... emanating from the land... kind of full of itself, but in an artistic way. I didn't read Strand's other labels on the shelf. But if I see some Strands lined up again, I am sure to read the labels. Thoughtful copy.
Unfortunately, Harvest Ball is less interesting. Unlike Hollywood, Harvest Ball doesn't Look right (more like a pale with too little foam.) Smells are a little better, but level out to an average Taste and Feel. (Despite the claim of being a witbier, the BA style classification is correct.)
My first from Strand, I went on their website and see that they have been in the South Bay for almost a decade. They seemed dedicated to their community and craft. And for that, they get some good OA hugs.
Nov 19, 2018Unfortunately, Harvest Ball is less interesting. Unlike Hollywood, Harvest Ball doesn't Look right (more like a pale with too little foam.) Smells are a little better, but level out to an average Taste and Feel. (Despite the claim of being a witbier, the BA style classification is correct.)
My first from Strand, I went on their website and see that they have been in the South Bay for almost a decade. They seemed dedicated to their community and craft. And for that, they get some good OA hugs.
Reviewed by Sleepdust from California
3.54/5 rDev -2.7%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
3.54/5 rDev -2.7%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Look: Murky blonde, as it should be. Decent head. High carbonation.
Smell: Enjoyable. Floral. Citron. Light. Nothing pungent or off-putting.
Taste: Easy to drink. Inoffensive. Lots of wheat. Probably too grassy for a witbier in my opinion, but still enjoyable.
Feel: Sparkly. Light. Doesn't stick to the tongue like some other witbiers, likely due to the low ABV.
Overall: If Strand would pump up the ABV to 6.0% - 6.5%, this would be a go-to beer for summer drinking. One of the better "beach beers" available. Recommended!
Nov 30, 2017Smell: Enjoyable. Floral. Citron. Light. Nothing pungent or off-putting.
Taste: Easy to drink. Inoffensive. Lots of wheat. Probably too grassy for a witbier in my opinion, but still enjoyable.
Feel: Sparkly. Light. Doesn't stick to the tongue like some other witbiers, likely due to the low ABV.
Overall: If Strand would pump up the ABV to 6.0% - 6.5%, this would be a go-to beer for summer drinking. One of the better "beach beers" available. Recommended!
Reviewed by Jacob_Hargis from California
4.09/5 rDev +12.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.09/5 rDev +12.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Purchased 1 pint (bottle) from a whole foods in Solana Beach, CA. Total purchase price: $3.50. Poured into a tall pilsner glass, watched the hundreds of carbonated fizz bubbles bounce around and ascend to the top of the glass. Head retention, pretty decent. So far so good.
Look: a hazy golden yellow with quite a bit of carbonation
Smell: rich of malt. Slight sweetness. Not getting much orange or citrus.
Taste: Bright. Simple, hints of orange sweetness throughout. More tang at the end but not bitter, or overwhelming. As it warms, more subtle characters arise. I am getting more fruity esters has it leaves the palate.
Mouthfeel: Full, typical of the style. It's clean, crisp. Perfect for a hot summer day.
Overall: Very nice take on a wit. I enjoyed it, and would prefer this over any citrus-packed overloaded with hops wit like a hooegarden or a blue moon. I like the large malt profile. The citrus is throughout, and is present a bit more when you finish your sip. I think anyone can enjoy this one. Props!
May 27, 2017Look: a hazy golden yellow with quite a bit of carbonation
Smell: rich of malt. Slight sweetness. Not getting much orange or citrus.
Taste: Bright. Simple, hints of orange sweetness throughout. More tang at the end but not bitter, or overwhelming. As it warms, more subtle characters arise. I am getting more fruity esters has it leaves the palate.
Mouthfeel: Full, typical of the style. It's clean, crisp. Perfect for a hot summer day.
Overall: Very nice take on a wit. I enjoyed it, and would prefer this over any citrus-packed overloaded with hops wit like a hooegarden or a blue moon. I like the large malt profile. The citrus is throughout, and is present a bit more when you finish your sip. I think anyone can enjoy this one. Props!
Rated by FatalFox from Louisiana
4.59/5 rDev +26.1%
look: 2.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5
4.59/5 rDev +26.1%
look: 2.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5
Very good taste like shock top.
May 12, 2015
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