Kili Wit - Logsdon Farmhouse Ales

Immortale25

Florida

4.3/5  rDev +15.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Poured into a snifter. Label says Best Enjoyed by 06/2013.

A- Pours a hazy straw color with a 1/2 inch white head that retains decently before popping away to a thick ring around the edge of the glass and an abundance of surface foam. Resilient sheet of lacing slowly slides down the glass.

S- Crisp and Bretty with some sour undertones. Wheat in the backdrop provides a nice template for the overall profile. Mildly funky.

T- The wild yeast plays off the palate gently with a slightly acidic flavor and feel. Somewhat tart as the wheat brings everything together. Possibly some spice thrown in the mix as well. Notes of lemon, apple, pear and white grape.

M- Very crisp with the lightest bit of pucker. Light body and medium-high carbonation.

O- Very tasty spontaneously fermented take on the style. Thank you SatlyMalty for my first Logsdon as it is a good one.

Serving type: bottle

04-02-2013 03:06:59 | More by Immortale25

harrymel

Washington

3.55/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Best by June, 2013

Pours like a pilsner, light yellow straw color with loose, bone white foam. Brilliant clarity - unusual for the style. Smells of grain, wet dog, paper, some lemon rind, a little metal and more wet dog. Initial flavor is funky, extra funky, some coriander and a little bit of that sweet classic wit yeast flavor. Just a touch of banana on the finish. Medium on thin for the style with moderate carb and a wet finish. This is intriguing, the nose is interesting as is the flavor, I'd rather it were labeled a farmhouse blond or something as it doesn't really fit into any style.

Serving type: bottle

03-12-2013 04:28:07 | More by harrymel

scottfrie

California

3.45/5  rDev -7.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25

750ml bottle into NB snifter. Best by date 4/2013.

A: Fool me once… I opened this one over the sink reeeally slowly just in case it decided to act like the bottle of seizoen that wound up on my living room floor. Anyway, this bottle was definitely going to be a gusher, but my slow opening skilled saved the day. This beer pours a hazy lemon citrus color with a huge, dense, egg shell white head that took forever to collapse into a thick mousse that left solid sheets of laceing down the glass.
S: Coriander, orange peel, lemon zest, chalky yeast and wheat come through nicely. Slightly sweet smelling as expended with a hint of peppery spices. Perfumey is a good descriptor I think.
T: A bit medicinal, a bit chalky, and a bit unexpected. Smelled great but the taste falls short. Minerally chalky notes of yeast and wheat combine with medicinally fruity flavors of peach, apricot, orange juice and lemon meringue. The finish is full of herbal hoppy spices, coriander, black pepper and clove, and the aftertaste is perfumey and floral with lingering stone fruits. Reminds me of a fruit juice drink.
M: Frothy airy carbonation, medium-thin body despite, and a slick and thin mouthfeel. A strange combination: super frothy but thin.
O: Definitely an interesting flavored witbier, and one I would perhaps drink again if it were in front of me, but I’m afraid there are far better beers in the style. Once I burned off some carbonation in my glass this beer became easier to drink, but the flavors still need some polishing.

Serving type: bottle

02-20-2013 02:59:20 | More by scottfrie

cocojoe

Oregon

4.53/5  rDev +21.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A: Unfiltered, pale straw color, with some beautiful stark white head.

S: Tart, spicy pears, zesty, light, crisp and refreshing

T: Much smoother than I was expecting. Very light tart quality, but the light sweet, and smoothe malt character comes in and balances everything and leaves the mouth deliciously wet. Notes of lemons, not super strong on the spice end.

M: Super light, clean

O: Slight tart quality, smoothe body, light, zesty, refreshing

Serving type: bottle

01-03-2013 05:26:06 | More by cocojoe

UCLABrewN84

California

3.63/5  rDev -2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

On tap for the 4th Annual LA Beer Week Beer Festival at Union Station in Los Angeles, CA.

Pours a murky light yellow with a really foamy white head that settles to a thick cap on top of the beer. Foamy rings of lace line the glass on the drink down. Smell is of malt, grain, yeast, and spices. Taste is much the same with a slight tartness. There is a mild spice bitterness on the palate with each sip. This beer has a lower level of carbonation with a slightly crisp mouthfeel. Overall, this is a pretty good beer that smells better than it tastes in my opinion.

Serving type: on-tap

10-03-2012 03:57:48 | More by UCLABrewN84

ngeunit1

California

4.33/5  rDev +16.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Pours an almost clear golden yellow with a finger of frothy white head. The head fades down fairly slowly leaving behind some nice lacing.

S - Aroma is a mix of wheat, grains, coriander, lemon zest, citrus hop, Belgian yeast, and some funk.

T - Starts off with some wheat, lemon zest, citrus hop, and coriander. Through the middle, some Belgian yeast and funk comes through with a bit of bready grains and some more spice and pepper. The finish is a mix of Belgian yeast, funk, spices, lemon zest, and coriander.

M - Medium-minus bodied with moderate carbonation. Feels smooth with a dry and lightly funky finish.

D - Very drinkable. Really nicely balanced Witbier with some good complexity. Great yeast flavor and funk.

Serving type: bottle

08-21-2012 05:45:58 | More by ngeunit1

jdhilt

New Hampshire

3.38/5  rDev -9.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours a two finger white head that fades very slowly leaving a good lace. Murky light amber color, ton of yeast left in bottle. Good carbonation and medium bodied. Lemon and yeast nose and flavor is tart lemon, some yeast and hints of coriander. Expensive at $19.95 (includes a glass) for a 750ml bottle from Made in Oregon Portland, Or.

Serving type: bottle

08-19-2012 22:23:09 | More by jdhilt

Mebuzzard

Colorado

3.93/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A tough review as I think it misses the style on marks, but it's still darn good. It lacks the contant coriander and orange/lemon that most wits have. Closer to a farmhouse as far as aroma a flavors.

A bit more creamy than their other beers, but I wouldn't call it 'creamy'. Malt is 'thicker' than most wits, too. Of course, this isn't bad...just different. And the beer is very drinkable.

Serving type: bottle

08-15-2012 02:51:47 | More by Mebuzzard

LiquidAmber

Washington

3.73/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured into a Celebrator pokal. Pours a slightly cloudy light golden amber. Fine with two finger head with good retention and lacing. Nice active carbonation; looks good. Aroma of wheat, light bready yeast, lemon and a hint of coriander and funk. Flavor has the light wheat, lemon and coriander expected in a wit, but also a distinct funky wild yeast and lactic component. The sourness of lemon seems to be replaced by wild yeast sourness, which seems to express the brett saison orientation of this brewery. The funk is mild and well behaved, so the flavor is well balanced. A bit on the sour side for my taste, but well made and the witbier elements are satisfying. Light to medium bodied, which is appropriate for the style, with active carbonation giving a decent mouth feel. An interesting take on a witbier from a quality brewery. I'm not a big brett fan, so I'm glad I tried this witbier rather than Logsdon's wild yeast ales.

Serving type: bottle

08-05-2012 03:23:33 | More by LiquidAmber

BilbosNuts

California

3.83/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured from a 750mL bottle into a tulip glass.

A: Pours a very cloudy straw yellow color with a creamy white head. The head slowly fades to a thick ring around the edges and a thin film across the top. Copious amounts of carbonation bubbles rise to the top giving it a lively appearance. Some spotted lacing is left behind.

S: Off the bat, I'm picking up lots sour green apples and touches of barnyard funk. A lemony citrus characteristic also comes through along with yeast aromatics and light spices (black pepper and corriander). An amazing blend of aromas.

T: Unfortunately, the taste does not live up the aroma. I'm left wondering what happened to the green apples and lemon. In their place, I'm still getting some barnyard funk but also some grassy and earthy characteristics.

M: Medium bodied with surprisingly, a light amount of carbonation. It has a refreshingly crisp finish.

O: This was my first (and hopefully not last) offering from Logsdon. I really enjoyed this one and look forward to trying more from this unique brewery.

Serving type: bottle

07-28-2012 21:34:42 | More by BilbosNuts

seand

California

3.55/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

A: Pours a cloudy straw amber with a fair amount of foamy white head. A thin layer retains, which leaves thin spots of lacing.

S: Yeasty wheat with a light touch of citrus.

T: Lightly sweet through the mid palate with a finish that's just a touch tart. Not bad, but a little bland.

M: Medium body, medium carbonation.

Overall, pleasant but not outstanding.

Serving type: bottle

07-22-2012 05:53:30 | More by seand

barleywinefiend

Washington

2.78/5  rDev -25.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

A: Poured a cloudy yellowish color with great carbonation leaving a nice white fluffy cap, some good lacing clings to the glass

S: Rather tame. Some light funk, wheat, lemon and coriander

T: My first thought was..wheat, medium amounts of lemon and coriander. It's a bit dry with a lingering bitterness on the finish. It was very seltzery. There is nothing smooth or creamy about this beer.

M: Light bodied but overcarbed and seltzery. Tart, tangy, dry on the palate with hay and citrus

O: I would say this beer is average. y least favorite from Lgsdons so far.

Serving type: bottle

07-13-2012 01:42:59 | More by barleywinefiend

vkv822

Oregon

3.53/5  rDev -5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

750ml : Tulip pint

Pours hazy, golden tan, with a fizzy, thick white head. Good retention.

Subtle notes in the nose and palate, bread and wheat, grassy notes upfront. The coriander is pretty faint, but there.

Medium body, crisp, fizzy carbonation.

A good wit, subtle flavors, but easy drinking and well done.

Serving type: bottle

06-11-2012 07:57:50 | More by vkv822

popery

California

4.05/5  rDev +8.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Bottle KW4838. Best by 04/2013.

Pours a pale, hazy gold topped with an enormous mound of fine white bubbles. Pretty much spot on for the style. Clumps of bubbles cling to the walls of the glass.

It mostly smells of clean, doughy wheat. I think there's some spicing, coriander and orange or lemon peel, in the mix, but it's pretty far in the background. Lightly grassy hops. There's a hint of funk and cleanly earthy yeast. A touch of band-aid. It's just an awfully light aroma. Very clean and subtle for the style.

The taste is similarly clean. It's mildly dry. There's still a fresh, sweet wheat flavor, but it sits lightly on the palate and doesn't linger. Some earthy funk from the yeast, particularly in the finish. More citrus and coriander. Apples, apricots, green grapes. Tasty.

Light, pleasant mouthfeel. I enjoy the even drier wits, like Anchorage Whiteout, but this is just a very nice beer to drink. It goes down smoothly. Carbonation is fine, plentiful and gentle.

This is a nice witbier. It's well made and drinkable. Judging by other reviews, it seems that the spicing isn't quite dialed in. I like this milder version, though. It comes off rather saison-like, which as someone who prefers saisons to wits, I don't mind. Anywho, it's a good beer.

Serving type: bottle

05-28-2012 05:52:40 | More by popery

msubulldog25

Oregon

4/5  rDev +7.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

750ml brown bottle (no. KW2270; best by: 01/2013). Picked this one up last month at the Spring Beer & Wine Fest in Portland. Poured to a pint glass and enjoyed in the backyard on a gorgeous spring afternoon, freshly mowed lawn underfoot.

A: Hazy, make that cloudy, golden pour. A fluffy 2 fingers of crackling white foam sits atop. While it fades rather quickly, a clinging ring holds and a few drips of lace grab hold of the glass. From what I can see in the waning sunlight, carbonation is good. A word of caution: DO NOT POUR the last inch or so from the bottle - talk about yeasty sediment! Went from pretty to 'dirty dishwater' before I knew it. Just let it go...

S: With warming and gently swishing comes an aroma of coriander and rooty spice. An earthy 'baked bread' wheat is pretty strong, the spices are appropriate. Of note, there is no orange peel in this beer (unlike many wits) so don't go looking for it.

T: Leans somewhat to the dry side, a slight mineral tang in the finish. Has a vague woody note, too, with less than subtle notes of ripe pear and apple. A biscuity and honeyed sweetness are tempered by the growing spiciness. Good balance.

M: A bright, light refreshing sort of wit, despite a body that I'd rank a little heavier than many I've tried. Some effervescent carbonation and that nice drying spice are noteworthy.

O: I kinda hate giving all '4's across the board (seems to me like a copout for whatever reason), but this truly is good in each category - however not remarkable enough to rate any higher for me. I really REALLY love the Seizoens and the 2 tastes I've had of the cherry/red Cerasus - that Kili Wit doesn't quite blow me away is OK. I know this brewery is going to do awesome things, so I'll just keep enjoying the ride. Worth picking up a bottle.

Serving type: bottle

05-07-2012 02:49:56 | More by msubulldog25

sweemzander

Illinois

3.88/5  rDev +4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

750mL bottle poured into a tulip. Thanks to Jason for the bottle!

(A)- Pours a cloudy golden orange color. Produced a nice cap of frothy white foam. Good retention and nice layered rings of lacing.

(S)- A nice bone dry grassy aroma. Mild hints of yeasty earth. Subtle lemon and spice. Just a tiny bit of funk.

(T)- Again, this has a nice dryness to it with subtle yeast amidst bits of lemon, apricot, pear, and a subtle earthy spice.

(M)- A good carbonation level and balance. Dry and yeasty, but smooth and a clean finish.

(D)- Overall, I like this. Goes great with the warmer weather we are having. Crisp, but clean and smooth; refreshing. A touch stronger perhaps than you average witbier, but that does not bother me in the slightest.

Serving type: bottle

05-06-2012 16:06:25 | More by sweemzander

augustgarage

California

3.5/5  rDev -6.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Bottle No KW 2642, best before January, 2013. Poured from a 750mL bottle into my Hoegaarden tumbler.

Pale lightly cloudy sunglow liquid is capped with a heavily active ivory head. Retains a decent collar. Sandy delicate lacing.

Coriander is quite present in the nose along with red bananas and other esters and suggestions of spice. The malt aroma reveals a bit more complexity suggesting oats in addition to the wheat.

Mild lactic tartness in the palate entry backed with wheat, orange blossoms, unusual spice notes and an odd pronounced fruitiness. Very low hop presence with little to no bitterness. Finishes slightly dry with a lingering acidity and a faintly grainy/grapey aftertaste.

Medium-light bodied though lacking in effervescence to some degree, but the acidity makes up for this.

Very fresh example of the style, well crafted though not perfectly integrated or controlled (a few "wild" and otherwise odd flavors emerge).

Serving type: bottle

03-16-2012 05:42:17 | More by augustgarage

julian

Washington

3.7/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Somewhat hazy, coppery hay color with a creamy white billowing head. High carbonation visible. Sticky lacing that lasts.

S: Smell is a real doughy wheaty breadiness with a hint of tart citrus. Mostly wheaty and bready.

T: unmalted wheat, bready, mild citrus, hints of lemon zest.

M: Crisp, medium-high carbonation, creamy finish

O: Interesting Wit beer. I like it. I think it could use a little less orange citrus flavor and a bit more spicing, but very good nonetheless. Another great from Logsdon.

Serving type: bottle

01-24-2012 06:59:03 | More by julian

ccrida

Oregon

3.08/5  rDev -17.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

750ml bottle (KW 294) with an absolutely gorgeous label, sunset over Kilimanjaro, framed with some giraffe's (this brew donates some proceeds to an African charity). Poured into my large Gulden Draak tulip, Kili Wit is a cloudy gold with a chunky white head leaving heavy, foamy lace.

Smell is complex, fruity esters and spicy. The label cites "African spices", which are clearly present, if not distinct to me. Wafts between nice fruit and unpleasantly muddled acridness.

Taste is also complex, dominated by the spiciness A little nutty, a touch of diacetyl, but mostly lots of citrus - is coriander from Africa? I'm getting a faint saltiness on the finish as well.

Mouthfeel is light and dry, light bodied to the borderline of being watery.

Drinkability is ok. This one just doesn't come together for me, is overly spiced, and generally disappointing. Bummer. My experience seems to differ with the few others whom had told me there thoughts on this beer, but I really consider this to be a style a know well, one of my favorites.

Serving type: bottle

01-21-2012 08:36:47 | More by ccrida

kscaldef

Oregon

4.25/5  rDev +13.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Huge head, mix of tight cream and looser bubbles. Good retention and lacing. Golden-orange with nice carbonation trains.

S: Classic wit yeast. Some honey sweetness. Nice fruity, spicy esters.

T: Clean wheat beer. Subtle orange peel and peppery spice. A little nutty in the midpalate. Yeasty finish.

M: Good carbonation, creamy in the mouth. Medium-dry earthy finish with a long linger.

O: Another nice offering from Logsdon. Very well done witbier, with a farmhouse edge.

Serving type: bottle

01-09-2012 04:23:43 | More by kscaldef