Whirlwind Witbier - Victory Brewing Company

WesWes

New York

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

The beer pours a cloudy pale gold color with a thin white lace head. The aroma is good. It has a very fruity yeast scent that enhances the already dry and light wheat aroma. It has a nice banana type smell to it very nice. The taste is good, but not great. It has a nice wheat flavor with that fruity, yet dry wit yeast taste. It goes down easy and is a bit refreshing. The mouthfeel is fine. It is a medium bodied beer with good carbonation. This is a fine wit, but I've had better. This isn't the best Victory has to offer.

Serving type: bottle

04-25-2004 23:33:43 | More by WesWes

metter98

New York

3.93/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

A: It poured cloudy pale yellow in color with a thin white head that quickly vanished. There is a moderate amount of carbonation.
S: There are aromas of coriander, lemons, orange peels and wheat malts in the nose.
T: The taste shares similarities with the smell, but is a little stronger and also has some sweetness. There are some hints of spices in the flavors, but these don't really stand out, and are dominated by the flavors of citrus and wheat malt.
M: It feels light- to medium-bodied on the palate and a little prickly on the tongue.
D: The beer is very refreshing and drinkable. It's a good choice for relaxing on a hot summer day.

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2010 15:16:41 | More by metter98

zeff80

Missouri

3.88/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Poured out a hazy, straw-yellow color with a one-finger, white head of bubbly foam. It left little to no lacing.

S - It smelled of yeast, banana, clove and wheat.

T - It had a very spicy first sip.Good clove and cracked wheat flavor. Some fruity yeastiness.

M - It was crisp, sharp and smooth. A light bodied ale that had a clean, crisp finish.

O - This is a very good witbier. I'm glad I finally broke down and bought some of this.

Serving type: bottle

07-13-2011 03:00:34 | More by zeff80

TheManiacalOne

Rhode Island

3.98/5  rDev +7.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from a 12oz bottle into a US tumbler pint glass.

A: The beer is a light yellow color with a thin white head that fades quickly and leaves a thin lace on the glass.

S: The aroma is of lemon, clove spice, Belgian yeast a lot of wheat.

T: The taste is full of wheat, lemon and spice, with a touch of Belgian yeast. There’s a good amount of sweetness but the malt character is pretty thin and there’s a very mild hops presence. The after-taste is sweet and slightly bready.

M: Smooth and very crisp, light body, medium-to-heavy carbonation, clean finish.

D: Tasty, goes down as easily, not filling at all, very good representation of style, it’s a good lighter beer to drink a lot of, but I would pick a several other Witbiers that I’d choose first.

Serving type: bottle

09-06-2007 02:22:51 | More by TheManiacalOne

Knapp85

Pennsylvania

3.73/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

This Wit pours out as a cloudy yellow color, it's got a fluffy white head that settles into just a thin white lacing over the beer. The smell has a pretty good citrusy and spicy aroma. The taste had some bready yeast along with the citrus from the nose coming in on the flavor. The spices settle into place in the aftertaste. The mouthfeel was light and refreshing. Overall it's a pretty good Wit.

Serving type: bottle

06-07-2011 04:29:14 | More by Knapp85

Halcyondays

California

4.28/5  rDev +15.7%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12 oz. bottle, a new beer from Victory, let's try it, great label,

A: Pours a cloudy light yellow, with a pretty thick head at first, not long lasting, no lacing.

S: Heavy citrus - lemon, tangerine, in addition, pasta, malt, and coriander.

T: Definite striking of orange on the first sip, just a quick bite of it. Then the beer gets spicier, coriander comes out, and the beer ends in an interesting off-lemon spice flavour that I can't quite put my finger on, this is a damn tasty wit.

M: Crisp, with a good carbonation character that is not too biting, a character in other wits which can take away from the overall enjoyment of the ale, light-bodied and refreshing.

D: Quite a good witibier, easy to drink and tasty, one of the better American ones that I have had.

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2008 02:22:04 | More by Halcyondays

Gavage

New Jersey

4.38/5  rDev +18.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured a hazy golden color with a thin head that receded to the rim. The aroma is very floral, with strongs notes of citrus and spice. This is an extremely crisp and refreshing beer. The coriander and bitterness that is noted by the tongue is followed by a slight sourness after swallowing. The citrus flavor provides a nice balance. The spice lingers on the tongue for quite a bit. Extremely drinkable, as several can be enjoyed without getting bored. One of my favorites in this style.

Serving type: bottle

10-20-2003 22:23:58 | More by Gavage

jwc215

New Jersey

2.93/5  rDev -20.8%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

"Best enjoyed before Oct. 14 06"

Poured a hazy gold with a thin white head that quickly disappeared.
The smell was a bit musty - some subtle spices are in the background, as is the yeast.
Clove and a touch of other spices are present, but are taken over somewhat by a mildewy yeast. A slight touch of hops is noticeable.
It was a bit too thin - watery. Leaves a cleaner, and more refreshing, feel than I had expected considering the taste and smell.
Overall, it's not terrible by any means, but it's disappointing nevertheless. It's not a very good example of the style.

Serving type: bottle

07-20-2006 17:01:26 | More by jwc215

tempest

Pennsylvania

3.85/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A light, but authentic wit. Pours a hazy straw yellow without much retention on the white head. Smells yeasty with a bit of malt in the back. Tastes not of corriander so much, but just light belgian malts, yeast and citrus. Refreshing to drink. Not a great wit, but true to style and pretty nice to drink.

Serving type: bottle

05-28-2006 03:04:32 | More by tempest

akorsak

Pennsylvania

3.85/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

This is a 12 oz bottle served in an Ommegang Witte glass. The ale is chilled.

Appearance: The ale is a straw-yellow color, very pale and very clear. There is no visible lace or head.

Smell: The smell of orange peel and wheat dominate the nose, giving the impression that the ale is very delicate.

Taste: Delicate indeed! The curacao orange adds a hint of citrusy sweetness with the wheat delivers a small bitterness that barley can't provide. I'd like to see a little more spice though.

Mouthfeel: The ale is very soft on the palate, excellent for a summer day.

Drinkability: This is a very good ale, perfect for sitting and watching the world pass by.

Serving type: bottle

05-04-2006 00:26:48 | More by akorsak

WVbeergeek

Ohio

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

Appears a golden hazy hue with a vibrant white head not as pale of golden as a Hoegaarden, but this is a fairly authentic Belgian style wit using a Belgian yeast. The head doesn't billow as thickly as I was anticipating, but I am still impressed with the vibrant white head with fairly large bubbles. Aroma is very lucious with spices and cloves flowing through it, and the characteristic sharp sweetness from the malted wheat complement eachother very well lightly hopped to produce a favorable representation of the witbier. Taste is slightly acidic good carbonation cause the tingling mouthfeel from this lighter bodied beer, but the first thing that comes through is a rush of bitter sweetness balance with a faint trace of the yeast characteristics of citrus, cloves, and other spices in there. Very nice drinkable summer beer for any wheat beer lover like myself, yes I could drink quite a few of these. I still prefer Holy Moses, Allagash White, Hoegaarden, and Wittekerke over this, but it's still a great representation of a classic style by an amazing brewery like Victory.

Serving type: bottle

06-14-2003 13:57:19 | More by WVbeergeek

smcolw

Massachusetts

3.58/5  rDev -3.2%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Initial white head dies far too quickly. The liquid is dirty gold color and appropriately cloudy. Minimal lace.

Strong, clean wheaty smell; what I would expect from the style.

Dry. Lots of wheat, but none of the traditional spice notes that normally come out.

Very much a middle of the road Wit.

Serving type: bottle

11-07-2008 23:27:43 | More by smcolw

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

Billolick

New York

3.9/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

on tap, poured a nice cloudy light orangy/yellow. White head. fruity, citrus nose. Medium carbonation and a creamy smooth mouthfeel. Moderatly spiced. Great style for summer quaffing and wictory's attempt was crisp and refreshing on tap. Very enjoyable.

Serving type: bottle

06-20-2004 14:54:52 | More by Billolick

ppoitras

Massachusetts

3.7/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

12oz bottle purchased as a single somewhere in VA, one of many things gathered at either Vienna Whole Foods, Norm's, or Westpark Wine & Beer.

Poured into an imperial pint glass, formed a 1/2" white head over the bright (almost glowingly) yellow brew. Head disappears relatively quickly, with ok lacing. Aroma is nicely wheaty, as expected. Taste is upfront wheat grains, and then as that fades, some citrus notes make their presence known. Mouthfeel is thin, more so than I would expect for the style, but have to give it props for being smooth going down. Drinkability is good, and although this is not a beer I personally would go out of my way for again, it is an acceptable brew for the style.

Serving type: bottle

09-06-2004 23:29:06 | More by ppoitras

weeare138

Pennsylvania

4.05/5  rDev +9.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

Appears a pale, cloudy yellow with small head and little patches of lacing. Smells boldly of zesty wheat and coriander. Nice and refreshing. I can taste the zingy wheat with orange peel. The mouthfeel is slightly tingly and light on the tongue. This is a very drinkable brew and at only 5% you can drink them all day when the weather is nice.

Finger licking good!

Serving type: bottle

05-10-2005 16:53:42 | More by weeare138

Viggo

Ontario (Canada)

3.98/5  rDev +7.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours a slightly hazy golden, small white head forms, but goes fast, a few lace spots. Smell is sweet, wheat, citrus/vanilla, and banana/spice. Taste is sweet up front, some spices, citrus and wheat, vanilla and banana in the finish. Mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with low carbonation. Not a bad wit, thanks DrJay!

Serving type: bottle

07-26-2006 22:35:11 | More by Viggo

Bighuge

Minnesota

4.43/5  rDev +19.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

The beer's a hazy glowing yellow color. Particles are in suspension. Very nice nose. Nice wheat malt aroma with spices like cinamon, nutmeg and corriander mixed in. The taste is excellent. I am starting to enjoy good wits more and more. Great wheat base. A little bit of a Belgian-like tanginess. Refreshing. Spiced to perfection. Very good Wit.

Serving type: bottle

07-03-2002 22:14:52 | More by Bighuge

corby112

Pennsylvania

3.1/5  rDev -16.2%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Pours a cloudy golden yellowish/ orange color with a very thin head. Spicy aroma with hints of citrus orange and lemon peel and banana. Very smooth and crisp with spicy pepper, lemon zest, citrus peel and banana flavor. Slight malt presence as well. Aftertast is a bit metallic and soapy though.

Serving type: on-tap

11-21-2008 06:28:19 | More by corby112

Gusler

Arizona

3.9/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

The beer pours a somewhat chill hazed golden yellow with an imposing white head, creamy in its consistency and the left over lace nice clinging sheets. As I noticed the dross clinging to the bottom, I was able to decoct the beer, allowing the yeast and other goodies to cap the head. Bread dough, lemon lime crisp and sweet nose that is very pleasant. Sweet malt start, the top a bit light, but the pertinence of the hops and the stinging acidic and tart finish make up for the lightness. Dry and long lasting aftertaste seals this most pleasing to the palate beer, and how lucky you East Coast “BA’ers are to have this readily available.

Serving type: bottle

01-06-2003 16:26:19 | More by Gusler

beerthulhu

New Jersey

3.53/5  rDev -4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A: Poured a slightly hazy pale gold with a creamy 1+ finger white head that had good retention. Visible carbonation was very good per style.

S: The nose was bready and yeasty with citrus, floral tones and a wheaty aroma.

T: The initial flavor was light citrus, lemon peel, and a nice fresh breadiness. The flavor was very wheaty with a nice tartness and light coriander (peppery) notes in the finish.

M: very light, creamy with a good carbonation tingle bringing out the dried citrus peel.

D: Decent drinkability, its no hoegaarden spice wise but has a clean flavor making for a good summer time drink.

Serving type: bottle

12-25-2008 13:19:13 | More by beerthulhu

DrJay

Massachusetts

3.7/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

Slightly hazy, light yellow/gold colour with a thin whisp of white head that falls to a solid ring. Aromas of coriander, sharp lemon, yeasty bread and floral hops. Coriander is quite strong in the flavour and the malt is crackery and wheaty. Low bitterness lets the lemon character show through in the finish. Lightish body with moderate carbonation. Slightly drying, fairly crisp on the palate. A nice beer for summertime.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2006 01:30:11 | More by DrJay

woodychandler

Pennsylvania

3.98/5  rDev +7.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Thank yous to afatty and shapudding for this beer.

It poured with a large, white head above a cloudy, straw-blonde liquid. The color was somewhat unusual for a wit, putting me in mind of something else not worth mentioning. The nose was a very pleasant mix of orange, lemon, and black pepper. It had a good, thick mouthfeel with a nice tanginess on the tongue. The finish was definitely one of pepper.

Serving type: bottle

06-20-2005 14:37:12 | More by woodychandler

Brad007

Vermont

3.73/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Color: Pours an orange color with some cloudiness due to the yeast. One finger head as well.

Aroma: Light with hints of coriander and orange peel. Somewhat spicy in the nose.

Taste: Spicy and light upfront. Lightly toasty. Smooth. Taste has mix of spice and orange peel.

Mouthfeel: Spicy and smooth mainly.

Drinkability: Sometimes, it's hard to describe beers. However, I feel this is a solid witbier if not the best that I've had. Definitely worth trying.

Serving type: bottle

06-04-2008 21:47:43 | More by Brad007

Georgiabeer

Georgia

3.98/5  rDev +7.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Pours a hazy light golden with a white head that fades to nothing in short order. Quite lemony in the aroma with some coriander and even a little bit of grapefruit juice. Taste is similar. Medium bodied for the style, crisp and zingy with lemon, white grapefruit juice, and some tangy herbalness. Pretty refreshing if a bit simple. Still the zestiness of this one satisfies nicely on a hot day.

Serving type: bottle

07-06-2009 20:36:29 | More by Georgiabeer