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467 Ratings		 THE BROS
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read more »		 rAvg: 3.87
pDev: 12.4%
Reviews: 136
Hads: 331

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Delaware, United States

Style | ABV
Witbier |  9.00% ABV

Availability: Rotating. bottle (114), on-tap (21), growler (1). 

Notes:
Positive Contact is the second batch of the Imperial Belgian-Style Wheat beer that Sam and Ben brewed a couple months back. For this batch, we stepped up the spice and cider additions. Instead of 200 lbs of apples, Ben pressed 300 lbs of organic Fuji apples for a total addition of 25 gallons of fresh pressed cider, which was added to the whirlpool in order to really bring out the cider character. The amount of cilantro was nearly quadrupled with 4 lbs total, which was pureed with a portion of the cider and then added after the boil was done. The cayenne was doubled, but added directly before the beer was transferred from the kettle to the fermenter in an effort to minimize the burn while increasing the flavor and aroma contributed. A different type of wit yeast was used and then fermented slightly cooler to keep the yeast character minimal and act as a supporting role to the main players the cider and spices. Lastly, this batch was boiled for less time than the original batch, leaving the beer with a lighter straw color than the amberish hue of batch #1.

Overall, Positive Contact is characterized by its bright spritzy cider character and autumnal herbal quality derived from the cilantro, cayenne, and yeast.

19 IBU

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Reviews by SHODriver:
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SHODriver

California

4/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: pours into a pilsner glass with to a nice golden hue that's right in the middle of yellow and orange. two inches of dense white head that fades somewhat quickly to a small mat
S: smells of corriander, and spicy yeast, along with some nice wheat and malt aroma. slight apple aroma but very subdued
T: nice cider flavor, with some corriander and spicy yeast flavor, slightly fruity esters, wheaty and malty backbone as well, a slight grassyness too at times, slight cinnamon as well maybe. swallow brings more cinnamon like spice, wheat, and cider
M: medium mouthfeel with soft carbonation from bottle conditioning and a dry finish
O: Looks good, smells good, tastes good and drinks easy. not your average witbier and a nice twist on the style. good balance of flavors with a nice complexity

Serving type: bottle

10-20-2012 20:46:46 | More by SHODriver
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beernads

Florida

2.75/5  rDev -28.9%

05-18-2013 07:03:50 | More by beernads
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megamass

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3.75/5  rDev -3.1%

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JoeyRamon

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4.13/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

Very intense for a wit, couldn't drink more than a glass. Still, very well crafted and flavorful. Apple flavor comes off differently than expected, not as cider-y as one would think... Just wish there was less alcohol for a more enjoyable summer sipper.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 20:51:36 | More by JoeyRamon
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3.58/5  rDev -7.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 5 | overall: 3.5

smells of apples cinnamon, lemon peel, little golden color, creamy mouthfeel,with with nice carbonation that fades quickly small bubbles, no lacing, some we wheatyness.with orange, pepper, and a mild sweet aftertaste. Overall an Imperial saison style with a nice mouth feel and a small uniqueness.cool but not over interesting.

Serving type: bottle

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3.25/5  rDev -16%

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4/5  rDev +3.4%

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4.05/5  rDev +4.7%
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Had this at the Jamison pourhouse. I enquired to the bartender about it and he know not. A small simple proved to be a witbier.
Know what your serving Jamison pourhouse less you look like an idiot.
Cloudy yellow brew nice head.
Aroma was spicy corrinder and wheat malts.
Drank smooth and refreshingly spritzy. I didn't take notice to a cider aspect but was rather tart and sweet.
A good brew perfect for the up coming summer.

Serving type: on-tap

05-12-2013 17:27:37 | More by micromaniac129
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@ Bottle Revolution

Hazy gold color with a small, creamy looking head. Aromas of pear and apple joined by floral, herbal, spicy qualities. Spicy, estery fruit. Sweet, yeasty flavors of apple, herbs, dried banana, flowers, pepper, coriander, and clove. A little more "hefe" than "wit". A little heat in the throat and smooth bodied. An interesting experience, but it's one and done for me.

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Positive Contact from Dogfish Head Brewery
87 out of 100 based on 467 user ratings.