American Wit
The Flagship Brewing Company
- From:
- The Flagship Brewing Company
- New York, United States
- Style:
- Witbier
Ranked #48 - ABV:
- 5.75%
- Score:
- 88
Ranked #20,204 - Avg:
- 3.92 | pDev: 14.29%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 5
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Feb 25, 2025
- Added:
- Jun 03, 2014
- Wants:
- 3
- Gots:
- 12
SCORE
88
Very Good
88
Very Good
A nod to the time-honored Belgian style ale, Flagship American Wit is a refreshing, light bodied wheat beer. Prized hops from America’s Northwest region give this ale a citrusy flavor that blends with the subtle undertones of our hand ground spices. A balancing malt profile contributes a recognizable golden color in addition to a slight haze from the yeast. Whether it’s after a bike ride or a long day of work, we designed this ale for all occasions that require great craft beer.
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Reviewed by Sinfull from New York
3.5/5 rDev -10.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.5/5 rDev -10.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Decent witbier. Cloudy orange in color. One-finger, white head. The aroma is mostly of yeasts and wheat malt with only a hint of spices. Same notes in taste , moderate sweetness. . Medium body, rather high carbonation.
Feb 25, 2025
Reviewed by Gajo74 from New York
3.93/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.93/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours a mostly clear with a slight haze golden orange color. Carbonation is visible. Moderate head dissipates and yields a creamy film, good retention, and lacing.
In the nose, orange peel emits citrusy and zesty aromas. Sweetness from the malt and wheat. A touch of coriander midway through brings forth herbal aromas.
Moderate sweetness from the malt and wheat fills the mouth with a gummy and slightly doughy texture. Flavors of citrus peel add a zesty tone. Herbal flavors such as coriander and peppery spices add balance. Surprisingly there is a modest but not insignificant herbal hops bitterness in the finish.
Medium bodied and more smooth than crisp. The malt profile adds a doughy, even chewy texture. Gently carbonated and hopper than your typical Wit.
I liked many of the flavors, regardless of adherence to style. I would have perhaps liked a bit more crispness and for the orange peel and coriander to shine through more.
May 30, 2018In the nose, orange peel emits citrusy and zesty aromas. Sweetness from the malt and wheat. A touch of coriander midway through brings forth herbal aromas.
Moderate sweetness from the malt and wheat fills the mouth with a gummy and slightly doughy texture. Flavors of citrus peel add a zesty tone. Herbal flavors such as coriander and peppery spices add balance. Surprisingly there is a modest but not insignificant herbal hops bitterness in the finish.
Medium bodied and more smooth than crisp. The malt profile adds a doughy, even chewy texture. Gently carbonated and hopper than your typical Wit.
I liked many of the flavors, regardless of adherence to style. I would have perhaps liked a bit more crispness and for the orange peel and coriander to shine through more.
Reviewed by Jerseyislandbeer from Jersey
4.1/5 rDev +4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.1/5 rDev +4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A 330ml bottle picked up in NYC on my recent visit. Pours a hazy yellow colour with a small white head. Aromas of fresh peppery coriander, yeasts & wheat malt with hint of spices. Tastes of coriander, grain, citrus & wheat malts leading to a spicey mildly hopped bitter aftertaste.
Jul 15, 2016
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