Favorite Wit-Biers

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  1. MoistPope

    MoistPope Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2013 California

    So Tonight I had a Solo Wit-Bier Tasting. In my line up were St. Bernards, Bluemoon, Allagash White, Hoegaarden, Coronado Orange Wheat, Eaglerock Manifesto, Avery White Rascal, Shocktop and Hanger 24 Orange Wheat. For me Allagash was the winner while Shocktop was in the rear. Coronado's was a bit tangy for my taste, while Hanger's was on the sweeter side. White Rascal was bit flat for the style. Just wondering what your take on this is.

    BTW never do this solo. By the end of this im a bit sloppy.
     
    #1 MoistPope, Mar 22, 2013
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  2. aasher

    aasher Grand Pooh-Bah (4,557) Jan 27, 2010 Indiana
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    I think you missed out since you didn't include Anchorage Whiteout Wit...
     
    #2 aasher, Mar 22, 2013
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  3. thampel09

    thampel09 Initiate (0) Apr 27, 2010 New Jersey
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    Exactly what I I was gonna reply with! Along with troegs scratch 71 DMB wit my all time favorite
     
    #3 thampel09, Mar 22, 2013
  4. Jugs_McGhee

    Jugs_McGhee Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,140) Aug 15, 2010 Texas
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    Please lose the hyphen.

    My take on your tasting? Sounds solid. I definitely would have predicted Allagash White would emerge the victor. It's a tough wit to beat.
     
    #4 Jugs_McGhee, Mar 22, 2013
  5. MoistPope

    MoistPope Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2013 California

    I was thinking St. Bernard's to tell you the truth. Allagash was much more well balanced with the fruitiness while St. Bernard's was much easier to drink.
     
    #5 MoistPope, Mar 22, 2013
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  6. Beerswimmer

    Beerswimmer Initiate (0) Mar 4, 2013 Texas

    Celis?
     
    #6 Beerswimmer, Mar 22, 2013
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  7. e30todamax

    e30todamax Initiate (0) Oct 5, 2012 Virginia

    Shocktop?
     
    #7 e30todamax, Mar 22, 2013
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  8. RobertColianni

    RobertColianni Pooh-Bah (1,789) Nov 4, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    I'm not a huge fan of Witbier, but Bell's Oberon used to be a staple at Quotations in Media, PA before Pinocchio's opened up the beer garden and I was certainly a fan.
     
    #8 RobertColianni, Mar 23, 2013
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  9. stayclean

    stayclean Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2012 Wisconsin

    The Hitachino is pretty damn good too.
     
    #9 stayclean, Mar 23, 2013
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  10. Hockey_Fan

    Hockey_Fan Pooh-Bah (1,851) Jan 13, 2013 Maryland
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    Allagash White without a doubt.
     
    #10 Hockey_Fan, Mar 23, 2013
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  11. BlueRogue

    BlueRogue Initiate (0) May 1, 2011 Maine

    Allagash White
     
    #11 BlueRogue, Mar 23, 2013
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  12. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
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    2 Brothers Monarch White
    GL Holy Moses
     
    #12 gatornation, Mar 23, 2013
  13. DarkDragon999

    DarkDragon999 Maven (1,331) Feb 13, 2013 Rhode Island

    I need to try more of these. My main experiences are with Sam Adams whits and they are all pretty average to mediocre. Blackberry Whit, White Christmas, White Lantern, they arent bad but nothing to get excited over.
     
    #13 DarkDragon999, Mar 23, 2013
  14. sjverla

    sjverla Initiate (0) Dec 1, 2008 Massachusetts

    #14 sjverla, Mar 23, 2013
  15. BearsOnAcid

    BearsOnAcid Pooh-Bah (2,239) Mar 17, 2009 Massachusetts
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    Hitachino is great. I could drink Allagash all day. That is a perfect beer in any situation.
     
    #15 BearsOnAcid, Mar 23, 2013
  16. VncentLIFE

    VncentLIFE Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2011 North Carolina

    I know Allagash is good, but I like Hoegaarden just as much. Highland Brewing here in NC made one (Razor Wit), and I thought it was pretty damn tasty.
     
    #16 VncentLIFE, Mar 23, 2013
  17. dar482

    dar482 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,063) Mar 9, 2007 New York
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    Allagash and Hitachino are the best I've had so far.

    German witbiers and Lil Sumpin Sumpin are also great.
     
    #17 dar482, Mar 23, 2013
  18. YieldToNothing

    YieldToNothing Initiate (0) Mar 13, 2013 New York

    im a big fan of ommegang witte
    and i don't know if weihestaphaner hefe counts....but that's the best wheat beer i've ever tasted

    not a go to style of mine, but they can be quite refreshing
     
    #18 YieldToNothing, Mar 23, 2013
  19. BedetheVenerable

    BedetheVenerable Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2008 Missouri

    Really enjoy Boulevard's Zon Witbier...low gravity, crisp, citrusy and flavorful. I was really disappointed in Allagash White (maybe an 'off' 4-pk?) as I found it had a weird, pithy bitterness. Celis White was good, and I'd like to try St. Bernardus, as they don't make a bad beer it seems. Honestly, if it's all that's there, I've been known to enjoy a Blue Moon now and again. Ommegang's is also pretty darn good, and for 'non-traditional' I have to give it up for the heavily brett'd Calabaza Blanca from Jolly Pumpkin.
     
    #19 BedetheVenerable, Mar 23, 2013
  20. narayan

    narayan Initiate (0) Jun 28, 2007 Georgia

    All three of my favorites of this style are 'non-tradiotnal', two have been mentioned Anchorage White Out and Jolly Pumpkin's Calabaza Blanca, the other being Logsdon Farmouse Kili Wit.

    Allagash White is pretty dang solid.
     
    #20 narayan, Mar 23, 2013
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