Wit Beer - Epic Brewing Co.

Halcyondays

California

4.48/5  rDev +20.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

22 oz. bomber for $3.99 at Total Wine, so I had to pick it up,

A: Pours a cloudy goldenrod with a medium white head, soft sticky lace.

S: Fragrant orange and citrus peel, cream soda.

T: Sweet Belgian spice, white pepper, coriander, with a good orange peel balance. Definitely one of the most balanced wits I've had, full-flavoured, very nice.

M: Medium-bodied, crisp and juicy, very drinkable.

O: A fantastic wit from Epic. Very well made, to style and tasty. Almost as good a QPR as White Rascal which is impressive. Another reason why these guys are fast becoming my favourite new brewery.

Serving type: bottle

06-23-2012 05:28:07 | More by Halcyondays

Wasatch

Utah

2.5/5  rDev -32.8%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

Pours a hazy pale yellow color, some carbonation, little white head with some sticky lacing left behind. The nose is malty, with some yeast notes, coriander, very slight citrus. The taste is malty, yeasty, with some coriander/spice, some citrus notes. Medium body. Not Drinkable, another from Epic.

Serving type: bottle

01-02-2011 20:02:18 | More by Wasatch

mothman

Saskatchewan (Canada)

3.78/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours a finger of white head. Decent retention with a lot of sticky lace. Color is a hazed bright straw yellow.

Aroma: A lot of lemon and spice. Has a lot of citrus, wheat, and coriander.

Taste: More wheat here, but still a lot of lemon and citrus flavors. Fairly earthy. Some spices.

Mouthfeel: Crisp and clean. Lighter bodied with a higher amount of carbonation. Ends a little dry.

Overall, I thought this was one of Epic's more enjoyable brews. It was really easy to drink. Crisp and clean.

Serving type: bottle

06-11-2011 03:21:31 | More by mothman

JohnGalt1

Idaho

4/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Label says Release #2 (Exponential Series) .... I picked up 2 of these over the weekend... shared the 1st with Inflatablechair... the 2nd was with the wife, who says she loves Witbiers (this was her favorite from SA and Alaskan White).

Pours with a frothy white head... pretty descent retention and lacing... the brew is hazed light straw.. seriously very pale.

Nose is pretty phenolic for a low ABV Belgian.. plenty of coriander and some background citrus zest.. the yeast plays nice and big.

Flavor has the same qualities as the aroma... the phenols grasp unexpectedly at antiseptic qualities.. sorta medicinal... white pepper and abundant coriander.. citric essence is there, but in the background..

Body is a bit bigger than expected for a Wit... carbonation may be a tad low.. but really, this is a nice take on a Witbier and tastes very very fresh. Another cool beer from Epic.

4/4/4/4/4

Serving type: bottle

10-26-2010 06:40:18 | More by JohnGalt1

mactrail

California

3.68/5  rDev -1.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Spritzy looking in the glass with a well-carbonated mouthfeel. Attractive cloudy pale golden color. A nice balance of sharp flavors with the maltiness. Very nice nose of bicsuity malt and some citrus hints. Wheat malt flavors. Compared to some Wits, this has more substance along with the rich mouthfeel. At the end, a little hoppy bitter edge along with the fruit. Refreshing.

Plenty drinkable, though less clear and crisp than some others. I like the yeastier flavor since the carbonation is so creamy. Release #5. Label lists ABV at 5.1%.

Serving type: bottle

12-17-2011 05:15:16 | More by mactrail

ccrida

Oregon

3.88/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75

On draught at Bailey's, served in a small pils glass, Epic's Wit is cloudy straw yellow with a small white head that leaves foamy lace. Nice glow to it

Smell is spicy and fruity, a little grainy, and yeasty.

Taste is sweet, the citrus spices and esters play well, bringing a full flavor without being overbearing, although the aftertaste is a bit acrid. Nice slate-like minerality.

Mouthfeel is creamy, soft, light bodied, dry.

Drinkability is pretty good, a solid wit, but I could use a touch less spice and more esters.

Serving type: on-tap

05-10-2013 22:19:50 | More by ccrida

KarlHungus

Minnesota

3.98/5  rDev +7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This beer pours a cloudy pale yellow color. The head is half an inch in height, and recedes quickly into minimal lacing. The aroma is of coriander, camomile, and hints of lemon. The taste is similar to the aroma in its aggressive spiciness. The spice is so in your face that it gets in the way of the wheat flavors associated with a good witbier. I still like the flavor, but I think it would be better if it were more wheaty. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with a chewy texture, and lively carbonation. Overall, this is a good beer. It may be too spicy to be considered a traditional witbier, but I can still see a place for this beer at the dinner table. I don't think I could drink more than one bottle of this beer at a time, but I could see it pairing well with food.

Serving type: bottle

06-19-2011 23:05:56 | More by KarlHungus

superspak

Michigan

4.23/5  rDev +13.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

22 ounce bottle into signature pint glass, release #10 bottled 5/31/2012. Pours lightly hazy golden straw color with a 1-2 finger fairly dense white head with good retention, that reduces to a nice cap that lingers. Spotty soapy lacing clings down the glass. Aromas of big lemon zest, orange zest, orange rind, coriander, clove, pepper, wheat, ginger, earth, floral, and light herbal. Damn nice aromas with good balance, strength, and complexity. Taste of big lemon zest, orange peel, coriander, ginger, clove, pepper, wheat, bread, floral, earth, grass, and herbal. Lingering notes of citrus, coriander, clove, pepper, ginger, wheat, grass, and herbal on the finish for a good bit. Fantastic flavor balance and complexity; with a great malt/spice balance; zero cloying flavors after the finish. Medium-high carbonation and medium body; with a lightly creamy and very crisp and prickly mouthfeel that is very nice. Alcohol is very well hidden with hardly any warming noticed after the finish. Overall this is a highly excellent witbier! Great flavor balance and complexity; very smooth a crisp to drink. Highly enjoyable offering; exceeded my expectations.

Serving type: bottle

11-20-2012 05:27:46 | More by superspak

rinhaak

Massachusetts

3.9/5  rDev +4.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

22 oz. bottle (release #7) poured into a pint glass at Pizzeria 712 in Orem, UT.

What struck me most about Epic's Wit Beer was the earthy grass and hop aromas and flavors. While there was a lot of fruitiness and lemon citrus in the mouth, it couldn't quite balance the up front hop character. The stock description mentions grains of paradise, and while I didn't immediately pick up this flavor, I think this added to the earthy and slightly spicy notes.

It was a nice beer to enjoy on a 100° day, but was far from an extraordinary witbier. Still, one of the more interesting offerings I've had in Utah to date.

Serving type: bottle

06-30-2012 03:55:54 | More by rinhaak

Douglas88

Utah

3.73/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

650 ml bottle from the Brewpub. Pours a cloudy straw color with a medium white head. The aroma is soft spices and orange. The flavor is very nice, simple, clean and smooth; light spices, coriander, honey and oranges. Very drinkable. Nice. An enjoyable brew for sure.

Serving type: bottle

01-04-2011 05:26:37 | More by Douglas88