Happenchance
Brookeville Beer Farm

 

A can poured into a pint glass.
Hazy murky, and dark yellow in color.
Low head retention and somewhat fizzy/bubbly head, little lacing.
Lightly toasted wheat malt flavor, but not as much of the banana/clove of a Hefe.
A fairly strong lemon citrus flavor as well. Also some hints of pear, stone fruit, and white peach.
A decent middle of the road Wheat/Wit Ale.

 

 

 

Poured from the can into a Hoegaarden witbier glass.

This is a real nice looking beer out of the can. Forms with frothy foamy fine bubbles with a big three finger but controlled head. Quite dark for a witbier, a wonderful dark brass yellow with a shine to match, and fairly clear as well. Large soapy bubbles pop after some settling leaving a big bubbled crown top.

Aroma is real good too. Hits all the buttons nicely. Chewy sense of malt and a mix of orange peel and lemon like citrus. Hits with a good amount of coriander as well, which I often find hard to detecton a witbier. Here it is wonderfully and simply presented.

Palate really delivers. Solid but simple backbone, not much chewy depth here in mouthfeel but the flavors still transpire. Finishes real fruity with excellent orange zest and a hair of juicy quality. Hits with some real fresh spices, almost even warm on the palate of sharp coriander and herbs. Faint touches of bready malt in the aftertaste.

A very well made witbier, this is excellent in the pantheon.