Witless I
RedWillow Brewery
- From:
- RedWillow Brewery
- England, United Kingdom
- Style:
- American Pale Wheat Beer
- ABV:
- 3.9%
- Score:
- +8 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 3.01 | pDev: 0.33%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 1
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Dec 28, 2013
- Added:
- Oct 06, 2013
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
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Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by jazzyjeff13 from England
3.03/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75
3.03/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75
A 330ml bottle with a BB of Dec 2013. Picked up a little while back from Trembling Madness in York. Described on the label as a wheat beer with a hint of lemongrass.
Poured into a Duvel tulip. Bottle conditioned. A bright, hazy golden-amber hue with virtually no carbonation. Yields a small head of frothy white foam that dissipates almost immediately. First appearances aren't too promising. Aroma of mild lemon/citrus with hints of bready wheat, bubblegum, faint banana and earthy yeast. A subtle vinegary twang lurks in the background - possible oxidation or infection?
Tastes of light wheat and yeast, with a dry finish. Notes of mild lemon, wheat, grain, earthy yeast, a hint of bubblegum, faint banana and stewed herbs. Well-attenuated. A twinge of acidity in the background, followed by a yeasty character upon swallowing. Mouthfeel is smooth and bone-dry, but flat, textureless and slightly watery. Mildly astringent, with an aftertaste of yeast, faint herbs and a hint of lemon.
Meh - disappointing. The description sounds fantastic however the execution is seriously flawed. Nice colour but uncarbed and has no head to speak of. The aroma and flavour are OK-ish; the lemongrass is discernible and the wheat character come through. Poor body - flat and watery. I also think the lack of carbonation reduces the impact of the flavour. I can't tell if this is just a little oxidised or infected, but either way it falls below expectations. This must be the third RedWillow brew I've had with problems; in a crowded market they need to up their game. If you see it - caveat emptor.
Oct 06, 2013Poured into a Duvel tulip. Bottle conditioned. A bright, hazy golden-amber hue with virtually no carbonation. Yields a small head of frothy white foam that dissipates almost immediately. First appearances aren't too promising. Aroma of mild lemon/citrus with hints of bready wheat, bubblegum, faint banana and earthy yeast. A subtle vinegary twang lurks in the background - possible oxidation or infection?
Tastes of light wheat and yeast, with a dry finish. Notes of mild lemon, wheat, grain, earthy yeast, a hint of bubblegum, faint banana and stewed herbs. Well-attenuated. A twinge of acidity in the background, followed by a yeasty character upon swallowing. Mouthfeel is smooth and bone-dry, but flat, textureless and slightly watery. Mildly astringent, with an aftertaste of yeast, faint herbs and a hint of lemon.
Meh - disappointing. The description sounds fantastic however the execution is seriously flawed. Nice colour but uncarbed and has no head to speak of. The aroma and flavour are OK-ish; the lemongrass is discernible and the wheat character come through. Poor body - flat and watery. I also think the lack of carbonation reduces the impact of the flavour. I can't tell if this is just a little oxidised or infected, but either way it falls below expectations. This must be the third RedWillow brew I've had with problems; in a crowded market they need to up their game. If you see it - caveat emptor.
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