Whirlwind Witbier - Victory Brewing Company

Jason

Massachusetts

3.48/5  rDev -5.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Showing a big foam is not a problem but the head only leaves a thin patchy lace, the beer was clear after pouring 2/3 of the bottle and the yeast had to be more than just swirled in to cloud the liquid.

Mildly peppery, hint of orange peel, powdery almost mildew-like yeast with a faint tart fruitiness makes up the aroma.

Ample carbonation with a moderate body. Vague maltiness is a shade grainy, big tart fruitiness with hints of plum and lemon. Tad nutty and musty from the yeast. Light spice character within … touch of clove and citric zest shows the most. Virtually clean after taste.

A decent attempt at the style, there is better out there and even the mass produced beers of this style are just as good if not better. Still worth a try.

Serving type: bottle

07-12-2002 16:00:49 | More by Jason

Todd

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +8.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Presentation: 12oz brown bottle. No freshness date.

Appearance: Pours a very cloudy (expected for an unfilterd, bottle condition ale) pale straw liquid with a pure white creamy head -- nice head retention too.

Smell: Spicy, clove aromas with some jerky/meaty smells way in the back.

Taste: Upfront, a smooth and creamy mouthfeel that immediately quells any thirst with a spicy and lemon puckering flavour. The beer's carbonation is tight and very active -- adding to the overall crispness. As everything calms down, husk tannins pull thru to create a bit of a dry palate, but the feel is soft throughout. Some grass and _extremely_ faint jerky-like flavours follow and linger into the aftertaste.

Notes: $8.99 a 6-pak in Massachusetts, and worth every damn penny. Whirlwind Witbier could hands-down become one of my favourite "gotta quench my monster thirst" beers. A prime example of a Belgian-style Witbier in all respects.

Serving type: bottle

08-03-2001 00:00:01 | More by Todd

touchmeimsac

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -18.9%

05-15-2013 12:54:13 | More by touchmeimsac

JakeDebus

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -5.4%

05-10-2013 15:02:22 | More by JakeDebus

ZehrAlte

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +21.6%

05-05-2013 14:18:49 | More by ZehrAlte

pearljam118

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

05-04-2013 17:08:00 | More by pearljam118

Cdunk11

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -18.9%

04-27-2013 02:41:07 | More by Cdunk11

Doc_Hops

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

04-24-2013 20:40:05 | More by Doc_Hops

Jason1337

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +8.1%

04-17-2013 18:07:22 | More by Jason1337

brheuer

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +8.1%

03-24-2013 20:41:35 | More by brheuer

imbuckeye

Ohio

3/5  rDev -18.9%

03-19-2013 02:15:31 | More by imbuckeye

tedho21

Pennsylvania

2.75/5  rDev -25.7%

03-10-2013 00:10:29 | More by tedho21

orangesol

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -5.4%

03-06-2013 18:41:11 | More by orangesol

sodensp

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -5.4%

03-04-2013 04:55:25 | More by sodensp

CaptainNomihodai

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -5.4%

03-03-2013 04:01:43 | More by CaptainNomihodai

ssimpson89

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

03-02-2013 21:57:55 | More by ssimpson89

DarkLordPsycho

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +8.1%

02-20-2013 01:31:51 | More by DarkLordPsycho

MadScientist

New York

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

02-18-2013 22:46:05 | More by MadScientist

JoeLacy

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

02-18-2013 16:44:42 | More by JoeLacy

Thedrizzle

Florida

3/5  rDev -18.9%

02-16-2013 00:03:56 | More by Thedrizzle

Phillyz

Pennsylvania

2.5/5  rDev -32.4%

02-12-2013 21:48:10 | More by Phillyz

elchingen

Georgia

4/5  rDev +8.1%

02-08-2013 01:44:21 | More by elchingen

OscarO67

California

3.5/5  rDev -5.4%

02-06-2013 22:33:01 | More by OscarO67

matjack85

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +21.6%

02-03-2013 00:59:22 | More by matjack85

DmanGTR

New York

3.5/5  rDev -5.4%

01-31-2013 22:16:50 | More by DmanGTR