Ommegang Witte - Brewery Ommegang

Samp01

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours a cloudy pale yellow with a medium white head. Aroma of wheat, yeast citrus notes of some orange peel, spicy notes and some light banana. Taste is wheat, citrusy orange peel, banana and yeast with a bit of sweet tartness. Palate is a light body, crisp mouth feel and good carbonation. Finishes with a sweet citrusy flavor, some yeast, wheat notes with some light banana end has a bit tartness. Overall a good refreshing session ale.

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2012 19:17:58 | More by Samp01

kojevergas

California

3.4/5  rDev -10.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Served on-draught into a tapered branded "Ommegang witte" witbier glass at the Daily Pint in Santa Monica. Reviewed from notes.

A: Pours a 1.5 finger head of slight cream, nice thickness, and good retention. Colour is a cloudy yellow. No yeast particles are visible. Appealing and to style. Not unique or special, but well done.

Sm: Lemon peel. Citrusy esters. Refreshing and fresh. Clean light malts. A simple yet full mild to moderate strength aroma.

T: Lemon peel and clean malts. A bit simple for the brewery. Refeshing. Nicely balanced and well built. There's not much to say about it given its simplicity.

Mf: Smooth and wet. Light on the palate. Neither too thick nor too thin, but not quite right. Adequately carbonated.

Dr: Extremely drinkable for the style. Quite nice, but not unique or special. I'd have it again on-tap at a good price. Witbier fans will enjoy it.

B-

Serving type: on-tap

04-20-2012 04:32:52 | More by kojevergas

lynchmob9

California

3.38/5  rDev -10.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A - very light yellow, clearer than hoped. Good head retention.
S - classic wit. Good lemon citrus. Seems like smelling lemon tart donut. Sour dough bread smell.
T - again classic wit but light, more lemon, less orange/coriander.
O - good, refreshing.

Serving type: on-tap

04-12-2012 03:47:11 | More by lynchmob9

RickS95

Indiana

2.65/5  rDev -29.9%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

Pours an almost clear, piss yellow. No apparent haze, but not exactly see through. Head is limited with little retention.

Has a yeasty, earthy smell to it. The orange peel and coriander notes are very muted.

Taste is similar to smell and appearance in that it's slightly lacking. All ingredients seem too muted to make a difference...only slightly different than a nasty macro lager with some spices.

Tart, and despite the lack of head, very carbonated...really has a bit to it. Kind of a peppery feel. Slight sweetness early on followed by a spicy, tart bite.

I'm not impressed. Tastes like a homebrewer's first try with the type. Nothing in the way of a redeeming quality.

Serving type: bottle

04-09-2012 02:19:51 | More by RickS95

acevenom

Louisiana

3.4/5  rDev -10.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours pale hazy yellow with a two-finger length white head. Plenty of bubbles can be seen rising from the bottom of the glass, indicating plentiful carbonation. Lemon hits the nose up front. There's also coriander, black pepper, and wheat malt. The smell is sweet and appealing. Wheat malt and citrus flavors are forward in the taste. There is some of the spiciness in the taste that was detectible in the smell. There are some flavors from the yeast as well. The body is light and there is plenty of carbonation. It's crisp and the finish is not very dry. This is very easy to gulp on a hot day. Overall, this is a solid and drinkable beer. It doesn't wow me, but I could easily see myself drinking more.

Serving type: bottle

04-03-2012 22:23:32 | More by acevenom

BigPlay1824

New York

4.28/5  rDev +13.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Enjoyed in a witte pint glass

A: pours a very light golden straw color with ample carbonation bubbles and a pretty clear and clean appearance, pours with a finger of pure white head that is creamy and has very fine bubbles and linger nicely before leaving spotty lacing all around the glass
S: nice banana peel and clove notes with a great bready undertone and a very slight peppery note
T: this beer has a great spice note up front which then lends way to bready characteristics and some slight clove towards the end, the lingering taste on the palate is that of very slight banana peel
M: drinks thin, slightly aggressive on the carbonation and leaves the mouth feeling clean but slightly spiced up
O: its a really solid representation of the style and is really well rounded, ommegang knows how to do it right

Serving type: bottle

03-29-2012 00:10:31 | More by BigPlay1824

Hoptometrist

Oregon

4.55/5  rDev +20.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

Served on tap at Buckeye Beer Engine into a shaker glass

A- Poured a super hazy bright pale yellow color with minimal head that leaves some droppy lace

S- Big sour lemon, belgian yeast, coriander, and bubblegum aroma.

T- Prominent refreshing tart lemon taste, big coriander notes, bubblegum, orange citrus, belgian yeast, and a mild hay like funk

M- Lots of prickly carbonation, smooth mouthfeel, not quite a dry finish.

O- A very impressive witbier that was very refreshing with a great balance between sour lemon and coriander. My favorite beer from Ommegang out of the ones I have had and maybe my favorite witbier. The prominent tart lemon flavor makes it different from other witbiers.

Serving type: on-tap

03-18-2012 00:17:34 | More by Hoptometrist

fank2788

Connecticut

3.48/5  rDev -7.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

22oz bottle split between two tulips
Pours a very clear pale straw color with a thin head to start which disappears leaving nothing in a few minutes. The smell is of faint wheat malt and a bit of citrus and lemony hop but no yeast character is present. The taste is similar to the smell with the wheat and citrusy hops the most noticeable flavors. A bit of yeast character is in there as well but overall everything is too weak. The body of this beer is quite light while the carbonation is moderate. The finish is crisp and clean but that isn't necessarily what I'd want from this beer. Overall this is beer is mediocre at best I was really expecting a lot more before opening it would have to say that I'm disappointed given the quality of other Ommegang offerings.

Serving type: bottle

03-17-2012 02:03:50 | More by fank2788

andrenaline

Ontario (Canada)

3.9/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Pours a slightly hazy pale golden colour, two fingers of head with solid retention and no real lacing.

S - Quite citrusy, lots of lemon and orange notes, slightly chalky and some hints of skunkiness on the finish.

T - Surprisingly fruity given the sour nose, nice citrus notes, touch of cloves, hint of wheat, orange peel lingers on the tongue.

M - Lighter bodied ale that goes down smooth and finishes wet.

O - Surprisingly flavourful, and much more appetizing than the nose implied. A great summer ale and would be a great pairing with a lighter dinner.

Serving type: bottle

03-15-2012 18:32:15 | More by andrenaline

phishsihq

Colorado

3.23/5  rDev -14.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

This brew pours a hazy, pale straw, with a thin white head (draft) with decent lacing. Typical witbier aromas of lemon, spice, wheat, and orange are all very pronounced and well balanced. The beer itself is wheaty with a lemon zestiness, orange and coriander all intertwining before a clean and crisp finish. A medium body is met with a Belgian-style high level of carbonation. Extraordinary in the winter, can only imagine this brew on a hot summer day....

Serving type: on-tap

03-01-2012 01:27:16 | More by phishsihq

Dope

Massachusetts

3.73/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A: An extremely pale straw pour. Quite cloudy. Huge fizzy white head. Retention is good and it leaves a smattering of lacing as it fades.

S: Light, crisp smell. Lemony with a hint of orange peel. Some banana and clove from the belgian yeast. Wheaty with a touch of grass perhaps.

T: Very light. Wheaty mainly and then a touch of lemons. Almost nothing else.

M: Light body, high carbonation.

O: Very light and drinkable witbier. Nothing complex about it, just straightforward and simple. Suitable for the style.

Serving type: bottle

02-25-2012 04:57:21 | More by Dope

jaasen64

Massachusetts

3.68/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On-tap at Clery's in Boston.

A- Hazy brownish golden, about a finger of foamy white head, about average carbonation.

S- Typical wheat beer smell mixed with very citrusy smell (lemons and oranges).

T- Oranges, Lemons, Grains.

M- Medium bodied, well-balanced between flavors, smooth, drinkable.

O- I'm not a huge fan of witbiers, but this was pretty good for the style. It had a strong citrusy taste that balanced pretty well with the beer. Probably one of my least favorite beers from Ommegang, but that's mostly because of the style. I still enjoyed it though. Like other people said, the citrus definitely makes it more of a summer beer.

Serving type: on-tap

02-24-2012 22:22:00 | More by jaasen64

SLeffler27

New York

3.53/5  rDev -6.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Fills a tulip glass with a clear pale gold beer and a slight fine white head that produces no lace.

Has the aroma of wet hay, lemon and coriander.

Witte is clean and well balanced with a quick light finish.

A light to medium body, dry with lots of carbonation.

Refreshing after yard work or golfing or just relaxing on the porch on a hot day.

Serving type: bottle

02-18-2012 11:56:50 | More by SLeffler27

dtivp

West Virginia

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

Pours a hazy light straw gold with a finger and a half white head that fades slowly into a thin cap with light lacing.

Aroma of citrus, spice and a non-overpowering wheat.

Taste of lemon, coriander, wheat and hints of Belgian yeast.

Mouth Feel was light leaning medium body, moderate carbonation, crisp and dry.

Overall this is a very nice Witbier, very balanced, refreshing and enjoyable to drink.

Serving type: bottle

01-29-2012 17:03:59 | More by dtivp

Edwaka01

New York

4.13/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured chilled from 750ml into pint.

A - Very light - almost a lemon-lime look, like a hint of green in a mess of yellow, yet very hazy, like a wheat should be. 2 finger head dissipating quickly leaving a thin layer on top.

S - Summer. Refreshing citrus, along with typical wheat beer aroma.

T - Even more refreshing than the smell. Citrus is real crisp, although hard to define (actual fruit). Wheat and coriander following the citrus. Insanely refreshing.

M - Light enough for hot summer, and full enough to make Witte feel like a real beer.

O - Awesome wheat beer. Definitely a go-to on summer afternoons. Highly recommended, and would probably fare well with the non beer drinker, even.

Serving type: bottle

01-27-2012 20:46:02 | More by Edwaka01

JizackFH

New York

3.85/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Had on-tap at some random bar in NYC on 1/23/12.

Review taken from notes.

A - This beer pours a cloudy golden yellow color. There is a small finger of pure white head resting on top. The head has pretty nice retention, and there is some scattered lace left behind on the glass.

S - The nose has a nice mild wheat aroma, as well some lemony citrus. Also, there are some scents of yeast, a bit of fruit, coriander, and some other spices.

T - The tastes follows the nose pretty well. It starts off with some sweetness and a nice bit of wheat. There is a little bit out sourness and lemony citrus. Also, I am getting some coriander and some other spices. A good amount of belgian yeast is also present. The finish leaves some lingering belgian yeast, spice, and citrus behind on the tongue.

M - This has a medium body and good carbonation. It goes down easy and has a nice smooth feel to it. there is some sweetness and just a touch of sourness. Some tingling on the tongue from the spice. also, there is some dryness on the back end and a touch of earthy bitterness.

O - This has good drinkability. it is an easy going beer, and I could easily drink a few. Overall, I think this is a solid beer, and a nice representation of the style. I recommend trying it out. I enjoyed it, and I would buy it again.

Serving type: on-tap

01-27-2012 14:33:52 | More by JizackFH

warnerry

Michigan

3.45/5  rDev -8.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

A - Pours a hazy straw color with two fingers of white head. Head doesn't last long before settling to a thin cap. Small splotches of lacing.

S - Big coriander aroma, maybe a bit too big. Eventually some citrus and Belgian yeast aromas come through, along with some grain.

T - Wheat and coriander up front, with some citrus coming in midway through. Relatively straight forward.

M - Light crisp miuthfeel with a high carbonation level.

O - Pretty good. While it has many of the components of a good witbier, this was well below my favorites of the style.

Serving type: bottle

01-21-2012 23:34:44 | More by warnerry

Crass3000

Minnesota

4.47/5  rDev +18.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

From notes on 12/29/2011

4/5 Pours out a nice light yellow in color with a nice white, finger head with good retention.

4.5/5 Smell is nice banana and cloves you expect. Smells like a great witte should.

4.5/5 Taste is great. This is really a nice Belgian style witte. One of the best brewed in the USA in my opinion. Definately the nice banana and clove charactor you expect from the yeast and wheat. Really tastes close to a hefe.

4.5/5 Great mouthfeel. Thin as you would expect. Really a great beer. My second favorite Witte, only to St. Bernardus.

Serving type: bottle

01-19-2012 11:11:56 | More by Crass3000

flagmantho

Washington

4.1/5  rDev +8.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Poured from 12oz bottle into a tulip glass.

Appearance: nice silvery-gold hue with appropriate haze. Head is a finger of frothy white foam. I like it.

Smell: nice wheaty aroma with floral and citrus notes. There's a subtle complexity with orange, banana and lemon characteristics. I like it.

Taste: the fruity complexity of the aroma matches with a light tartness and a light but malty base. Pretty subtle, but quite nice.

Mouthfeel: medium-light body with a great big carbonation. The carbonation is a little rough to be really creamy, but basically it is quite good.

Overall: this is a highly enjoyable witbier. It might be too subtle for its own good, but I find this extremely good. Overall, it's better than any of its individual characteristics.

Serving type: bottle

01-07-2012 03:08:14 | More by flagmantho

KTCamm

New Jersey

3.88/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 5 | overall: 4

Ommegang champagne bottle poured into a Duvel glass.

Pours a mustard yellow, active white foam. Settles out. Lemony wheat smell, pretty mild though. Full compliment of wheat with a subtle citrus taste combined w fir carbonation. Very nice blend, lemon finish.

This would be a great summer beer, very refreshing. But I still enjoyed in December.

Serving type: bottle

12-24-2011 13:00:32 | More by KTCamm

Lemke10

Wisconsin

3.65/5  rDev -3.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

I bought a single 12oz bottle of this from Woodman's in Janesville, WI in Fall 2011.

Pours a cloudy light yellow color reminding me a lot of the look of lemonade. Lots of carbonation rising to the top formming a great head. Scent has a very organic wheat scent with a lot of grassy earth tones and some lemon zest. Taste is crisp, wheaty, and lemony. There is a decent volume to it but the taste is missing something. Makes for a much better summertime beer. A decent Witbier worth trying in the hot days of summer.

Serving type: bottle

12-15-2011 04:14:16 | More by Lemke10

mikesgroove

South Carolina

3.85/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

light amber in color with a good amount of cloudiness to it as well. A nice sized head of around two inches in height rose up immediatly but then settled down to about a half an inch and stayed that way until the very end. Some light side glass lacing on this one as well.

The aroma was full of grain and slight spices. Some small fruit notes, pears mainly, with a touch of apple. But this hay like spice kept everything going. Rich notes of grass and hay opened it up, and melded seemlessly into a pear driven fruity yeast body. Very intresting and quite complex, but then the smack of the spice hit you and it was all over. Really intense here as the almost pepper like notes bounced all over the tongue and really just put on a great show. Smooth as silk

Serving type: bottle

12-10-2011 15:20:50 | More by mikesgroove

rlee1390

Indiana

3.88/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

A-Cloudy yellow, two finger fluffy white head.

S-Wheat, yeast, bananas and a little clove.

T-Lots of wheat, some yeast and a little banana.

M-Light with decent carbonation.

O-Very wheat forward, a really good beer. With Ommegang's cork and caged bottling this would be a good one to bring to a get together where most people think the spectrum of beer is BMC.

Serving type: bottle

12-07-2011 14:27:49 | More by rlee1390

frankiepop

Pennsylvania

4.13/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Ommegang is American Brewery, but their heart is Belgian.

Witte is the real deal when it Belgian *style* white beers. The apparent American competitor is Blue Moon, which I think is a damn good beer, but it fails the genuine Belgian test. That's ok. So Blue Moon is heavy in the orange etc department, I consider it refreshing, drinkable. smooth, beautiful, and a darn good taste.

What about Witte by Ommegang. Damn good beer. Nice white head with good lacing. Taste a lot like Hoegaarden the (original?) white beer of Belgium, and I prefer Witte to Blue Moon. Ommegang is a full body white beer with a little bit more lemony after taste. Some good beer, dogs. Goes down real nice while listening to some reggae music. Bob Marley "Legend" cd.

Serving type: bottle

11-28-2011 23:34:23 | More by frankiepop

brewskifan55

Mississippi

3.45/5  rDev -8.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Poured into a snifter

Appearance: lemon yellow; opaque, with a thin, white half finger head that quickly dissipates.

Smell: Heavy coriander followed by lemon and wheat

Taste: smooth, light, summery with wheat and citrus flowing across the palate. A clean coriander finish that's not overpowering.

Mouthfeel: Medium. Decent carbonation. Tart on the tongue.

Overall: Like drinking a lite version of Duvel. Sessionable but not exciting. I prefer Ommegang's Hennepin. And of course, Duvel.

Serving type: bottle

11-24-2011 22:29:40 | More by brewskifan55