White Rascal
Avery Brewing Company
- From:
- Avery Brewing Company
- Colorado, United States
- Style:
- Witbier
Ranked #235 - ABV:
- 5.6%
- Score:
- 83
Ranked #33,774 - Avg:
- 3.66 | pDev: 13.39%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 830
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- May 24, 2026
- Added:
- May 04, 2003
- Wants:
- 78
- Gots:
- 530
SCORE
83
Good
83
Good
An authentic Belgian-style white ale, this Rascal is unfiltered and cleverly spiced with coriander and Curaçao orange peel producing a refreshingly zesty classic ale. As our flagship beer and silver medal winner of the Belgian Witbier category at the World Beer Cup 2018, we pay tribute to the history and time-honored tradition of the steadfast Belgian Witbier by brewing White Rascal with the same Belgian ingredients used by 15th century brewers from the village of Hoegaarden. The tales and images of demons are popular in Belgian folklore and we follow suit with our own White Rascal.
Hop Varieties: Sterling
Malt Varieties: Wheat, 2-Row
Yeast Varieties: House Belgian Wit Strain
Hop Varieties: Sterling
Malt Varieties: Wheat, 2-Row
Yeast Varieties: House Belgian Wit Strain
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Ratings by trickynicky:
Rated by trickynicky from Maryland
4/5 rDev +9.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Sep 17, 2024
4/5 rDev +9.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Sep 17, 2024
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by MonDak_Joe1953 from Minnesota
3.81/5 rDev +4.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.81/5 rDev +4.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
12oz can, painted label. Advisory stamp on bottom is 'DRINK ME!!! PLEASE 04/16/2026', consumed on 5/23/2026.
Unfiltered, cloudy, straw colored body. Thin finger of white colored head, and this becomes a see-through cap and high ring. Leaves behind irregular lacing webs.
Aroma is standard for style with tangy wheat malt, coriander spice, and pencil eraser yeast smells. Slight citrus.
Taste follows the nose and includes some malty sweetness. Flavors of tangy wheat malt, citrus orange and lemon, coriander spice, and yeast expressions that include banana and that Belgian yeast funk. Low bitterness. Tanginess continues in the aftertaste.
Medium mouthfeel. Has the dryness that comes from the working yeast. Clean pass through in the mouth. Good carbonation.
More sweet than some witiers but has the expected flavors and nose. Easy drinking.
May 24, 2026Unfiltered, cloudy, straw colored body. Thin finger of white colored head, and this becomes a see-through cap and high ring. Leaves behind irregular lacing webs.
Aroma is standard for style with tangy wheat malt, coriander spice, and pencil eraser yeast smells. Slight citrus.
Taste follows the nose and includes some malty sweetness. Flavors of tangy wheat malt, citrus orange and lemon, coriander spice, and yeast expressions that include banana and that Belgian yeast funk. Low bitterness. Tanginess continues in the aftertaste.
Medium mouthfeel. Has the dryness that comes from the working yeast. Clean pass through in the mouth. Good carbonation.
More sweet than some witiers but has the expected flavors and nose. Easy drinking.
Reviewed by LoftusTheBeerEngineer from Wisconsin
3.41/5 rDev -6.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
3.41/5 rDev -6.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
This is appropriate for style...
It's very Heffe Weiss beer like...
Distinct flavors of yeast and Ester's of wheat...
A subtle sweetness and the light metallic taste... Very familiar...
There's a light spiciness I think of coriander...
Feel... Seems light by color but... The sweetness and slight lack of balance makes it settle heavier than one would expect.
Feb 07, 2026It's very Heffe Weiss beer like...
Distinct flavors of yeast and Ester's of wheat...
A subtle sweetness and the light metallic taste... Very familiar...
There's a light spiciness I think of coriander...
Feel... Seems light by color but... The sweetness and slight lack of balance makes it settle heavier than one would expect.
Reviewed by blueshawk69 from Kansas
3.5/5 rDev -4.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.5/5 rDev -4.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
(review from October 2017) Nice, light wit with coriander, slight haze, just a hint of the banana/clove taste & a slight whiff of a Belgian yeasty finish. Great heft on the palate
Feb 07, 2026
Reviewed by Spankyrightus from Maryland
3.9/5 rDev +6.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.9/5 rDev +6.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Having this one on draught.
A hazy straw pour with a decent head and beautiful lacing all the way to the bottom.
Enjoyable toasted malt flavor complimented with mild Belgian yeast flavors and mild hops bitterness. Creamy mouthfeel on the backend. Pleasantly smooth and refreshing, and easy drinker.
Dec 19, 2025A hazy straw pour with a decent head and beautiful lacing all the way to the bottom.
Enjoyable toasted malt flavor complimented with mild Belgian yeast flavors and mild hops bitterness. Creamy mouthfeel on the backend. Pleasantly smooth and refreshing, and easy drinker.
Rated by ttoadee from Texas
3.45/5 rDev -5.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
3.45/5 rDev -5.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
RB transfer
Aug 28, 2025
Reviewed by ChicagoJ from Illinois
3.49/5 rDev -4.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.49/5 rDev -4.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
6/6/25 - (Draft - Dunning Pour House) (Chicago, IL) Draft Notes: Price not listed, 16 oz draft pour into shaker pint glass.
Appearance: Poured to the rim, so no head. Unfiltered golden blonde pour minimal carbonation. 3.5
Aroma: Banana clove, mild in strength, light coriander. Nice. 3.75
Taste: Consistent with the aroma, banana, clove and coriander in that order. OK. 3.5
Mouthfeel: Light and easy ABV wise, lightly fizzy carbonation. Sweet, syrupy taste and body, medium plus. Banana clove and coriander start to finish. 3.25
Overall: Perhaps I’d have a different experience via packaged. Liked the flavors, but too sweet and syrupy, almost like pop. 3.25
Jun 07, 2025Appearance: Poured to the rim, so no head. Unfiltered golden blonde pour minimal carbonation. 3.5
Aroma: Banana clove, mild in strength, light coriander. Nice. 3.75
Taste: Consistent with the aroma, banana, clove and coriander in that order. OK. 3.5
Mouthfeel: Light and easy ABV wise, lightly fizzy carbonation. Sweet, syrupy taste and body, medium plus. Banana clove and coriander start to finish. 3.25
Overall: Perhaps I’d have a different experience via packaged. Liked the flavors, but too sweet and syrupy, almost like pop. 3.25
Reviewed by Cigarhound66 from Georgia
3.49/5 rDev -4.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.49/5 rDev -4.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Huge carbonation. Takes a long time to disappear. Immediate huge notes of orange and maybe roses but it has enormous floral notes to it. It’s good but the carbonation is frustrating.
Feb 21, 2025Reviewed by Sinfull from New York
3.77/5 rDev +3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.77/5 rDev +3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Cloudy yellow color, nice white head. Wheat, spices and yeast in aroma. Fresh citrus notes in sweet taste, with coriander and wheat. Thirst quenching, refreshing beer.
Jan 16, 2025
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