Belgian Style White Ale (Big Beer Series)
Smuttynose Brewing Company

Belgian Style White Ale (Big Beer Series)Belgian Style White Ale (Big Beer Series)
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From:
Smuttynose Brewing Company
 
New Hampshire, United States
Style:
Witbier
ABV:
4.3%
Score:
Needs more ratings
Avg:
3.58 | pDev: 15.36%
Reviews:
6
Ratings:
7
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 31, 2016
Added:
Sep 13, 2000
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  2
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Recent ratings and reviews.
 
Rated: 4 by BEER88 from North Carolina

Jan 31, 2016
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Reviewed by Gusler from Arizona

2.95/5  rDev -17.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3
The beer a “chill hazed” light gold or yellow if you like, head is modest in size, creamy in texture and a brilliant white in color, the lace forms a decent sheet to hide the glass. Nose I citrus crisp, light hints of grain, fresh and pleasing as noses go, start lightly tart and the top a bit thin for my liking. Finish is sternly acidic; hops are placid, somewhat tart aftertaste, and not one of my favorites from an otherwise excellent brewery, just a bit watery and weak.
Oct 24, 2003
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Reviewed by Scooter77 from Alabama

4/5  rDev +11.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a hazy yellow color with a tight bubbly head that holds steady until the last drink, leaving a nice sticky lace. Aromas of wheat, coriander, and lemon zests are prominent with grassy undertones. The taste is quite citrusy and spicy. Very well balanced with a nice, smooth finish. I thought this was a pretty decent Belgian Wit. Not quite in the same league as Hoegaarden or Allagash White, but it was good and very drinkable.
Apr 03, 2003
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Reviewed by kelticblood from Massachusetts

4.4/5  rDev +22.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
This has to be the best white ale I have ever had. I savored every drop of it and wished there was more. The taste, the spices, and the feel were awesome! It had a truly distinct taste that I have yet to find duplicated. The mouthfeel and the drinkability were off the charts. Available in the Big Beer Series for only a limited time. I wish this was available all year.
Dec 16, 2002
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Reviewed by bewareOFpenguin from Massachusetts

3/5  rDev -16.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Smuttynose trying something it shouldn't. Yellowish beer with a slight head. Tastes of orange. Not a pounding beer, but good for glass to say you tried it. Smuttynose has a much better selection than this.
Oct 29, 2002
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Reviewed by NeroFiddled from Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -16.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Cloudy, yellowish gold with some orangish areas topped by a thin, bright white head that drops quickly to just a collar. The aroma is limited. The body is thin with a moderate carbonation that gives a smooth but limited mouthfeel. The flavor is tangy with orange & coriander. Normally I expect a more lemony-citrus character, but this was definitely orange. The orange peel also seems to have given it some light astringency and an odd metallic taste in the finish.
Oct 04, 2002
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Reviewed by Todd from Finland

3.72/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Presentation: 12oz brown. A pleasant label that appears to have a picture of a Belgian canal? "A traditional ale with spices added" is noted on the label. Brewed month also scored on the label.

Appearance: Hazy and pale with a tight, whispy, white foam lace head, which lightly clinges to the glass.

Smell: Smells of smoke and spice. Like smoked meat? Like beef jerkey to be specific.

Taste: Light malts, lemony, spicey, peppery and grassy. Very balanced, nice mouthfeel with an ending twang & spice.

Notes: This is one of the better American brewed Wit Ales that I had in quite sometime. Complex, drinkable and refreshing ... different.
Sep 13, 2000
Belgian Style White Ale (Big Beer Series) from Smuttynose Brewing Company
Beer rating: 3.58 out of 5 with 7 ratings