Big Sister
Door County Brewing Co.

 

 

 

Pours a cloudy pink color. Thin white head dissipates quickly leaving no lacing behind. Some soapy foam remains on the top of the beer. No lacing as the beer is consumed.

Smell has notes of pepper, some hibiscus tea like notes, coriander, citrus, and some Belgian yeast notes.

Taste has notes of pepper and yeast, orange rind, some citrus, and a hibiscus white tea like flavor. Touch of sweetness on the back end, but not too much. There is a refreshing quality to the flavor profile

Feel is smooth and easy drinking, with moderate carbonation.

Overall this was a unique and non-traditional take on a witbier, but it was quite well done. Much better balance to this than the Little sister as well. Id certainly drink this one again.

 

 

 

 

 

12 oz bottle. Pours dull gold with thin white head that fades to a ring. Aroma of sweet Belgian yeast, mild spice, floral notes. Witbier taste with balanced spice, the flowers add a nice twist, slight peppery finish. Medium soft feel. Tasty brew.

 

 

Aroma is hibiscus, wheat and spices. The flavor is hibiscus, wheat, spices, funky yeast and a mix of slight sourness and a hint of astringency in the finish.

 

 

 

 

I was honestly wary to try this one... the last beer I had from this brewery was the Polka Porter which was honestly one of the worst porters I've encountered. After my first almost drain pour experience, Ibwas nervous, but I can't stand for waste... it was in the fridge... "Waste not want not." .....

.... and... wow... Well done with the Witbier. Door County Brewery, you have earned my respect back. I could immediately pick up the clean crisp orange peel and the mouth feel was great! I felt like I was in Garching Germany again swiping the beer out of the teachers' lounge fridge as an exchange student. Slightly different style, but damn, you guys did this one right, and it even triggered a very pleasing beer memory for me. So high fives. Give this one a go if you run across it.