Alaskan White - Alaskan Brewing Co.

Bighuge

Minnesota

4.53/5  rDev +31.3%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Murky, pale yellow. Thin white head. Lacing is moderate. Aroma is very fragrant and fresh. Great corriander notes with a little orange zest coming through as well. Flavor is very well received. Nice wheat base with great spicing accenting. Freshly crushed corriander, lemon, orange... Very refreshing a flavorful. One of the better wits I've run across. Lingering dryness begs another sip. Moderate to moderately high carbonation. Great wit.

Serving type: bottle

06-03-2011 03:43:13 | More by Bighuge

bkilpatr

Oregon

4.43/5  rDev +28.4%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Poured from a 12 oz bottle into a pint glass. 04/10/09.

Pours a mostly clear golden color with about a finger of soft whitish head. The head quickly disappeared to almost nothing, poor retention. Aroma is citrusy and spicy, with orange, lemon, and coriander.

Taste is similar to the aroma. Sweet up front with lots of wheat and citrus flavor. Orange peel and zesty lemon are prominent, as is a good amount of coriander and light pepper. The finish is slightly tart with an herbal hop presence. Very tasty with a great spice character.

Feel is very good. Plenty of carbonation helps to create a smooth and light-medium body. The finish is nice and dry. Drinkability is great. I couldn't put my glass down. The low ABV almost makes it sessionable.

Overall, a very good witbier. Very tasty and refreshing for a warm day. Definitely give this one a try.

Serving type: bottle

04-11-2009 02:11:36 | More by bkilpatr

MattyG85

Minnesota

4.33/5  rDev +25.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Poured from 12 oz. bottle into a Sam Adams pint glass.

Appearance: Murky golden orange with lots of bubbles and a little bit of particles floating around. Good two finger white head that has good retention and lacing.

Smell: Strong scent of coriander spice and oranges with wheat and a little bit of lemon. Also has hints of coconut, banana and other fruits.

Taste: A sweet and spicy mix of oranges, coriander, lemon, and wheat is followed by a strong kick of coconut with a little banana. The coconut adds a tasty and interesting balance in the finish.

Mouthfeel: Light to medium bodied with a moderate carbonation. Very crisp.

Overall: A very tasty and interesting take on a Witbier. I really like the coconut finish. It makes this beer stand out to me among other American versions of this style.

Serving type: bottle

06-03-2011 05:21:02 | More by MattyG85

KazikliBey

Montana

4.28/5  rDev +24.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

About a one inch off-white head when poured into a frosted heavy beer mug. Head lasted about one minute and left a clean top layer of bubbles. Liquid is a cloudy golden color and has a pleasant slightly fruity aroma. Taste is wonderful and seems to have a hint of coriander and possibly a cinnamon like spice. Mouth feel is very good as is it's drinkability.

I like this one, a very nice product.

Serving type: bottle

07-06-2010 19:09:22 | More by KazikliBey

BeerManDan

California

4.2/5  rDev +21.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

The color when poured was a medium amber brown, with very little foam but did have a lot of lace on the side of the glass the whole time. The smell of spice and mild hops had a pleasant aroma. The taste was of spices, mild hops and a hint of malts and yeast, as in bread taste. A very nicely balance of components, without the bittness. Drink and enjoy this White Ale for Alaska!

Serving type: bottle

01-12-2010 03:27:58 | More by BeerManDan

DCon

Missouri

4.15/5  rDev +20.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Enjoyed on-tap @ Schlafly's Bottleworks in Maplewood (St. Louis), MO. Poured into my 12 oz Schlafly cup and based my choice of enjoying this beer from my old high school friends around me that thought it was interesting.

Appearance- Received with 2 fingers of head, a Pale/Yellow colored body with a white cloudiness (Hence White Ale). The lace was very thin but abundant and had a decent retention that lasted for minutes.

Smell- Smells very citric at first but then a Coconut aroma comes over it and makes the whole beer smell like this. Possibly a licorice smell as well. Very wild!

Taste- Starts out with a ton of Coconut flavor once again and then a very sweet (malt) and grainy (wheat) taste that makes this a great WitBier! Can't get any better!

Mouthfeel- Medium bodied, Semi-Crisp and has a slick backend. Leaves this Coconut flavor on the palate once again!

Overall- This one was great but since the day (extremely cold), I would rather drink IPA's, Barley Wines, or even Winter Ales that go more with the weather. Would love to try more from the Alaskan Brewing Co. because their 2 beers I had were A's for sure! Going to look for their beers in bottle when I get a chance.

Serving type: on-tap

04-18-2011 20:14:27 | More by DCon

jacobseyb

Alabama

4.1/5  rDev +18.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A=somewhat hazy, golden blonde in color with a slightly off white, tiny bubbled head that dissipated quicker than expected given the two fingered amount

S=definitely banana and spices with some breadiness

T=spices and citrus, a lttle graininess

M=nice crisp feel, carbonation is just right

D=overall enjoyable beer, definitely drinkable.

Serving type: bottle

11-27-2009 00:45:27 | More by jacobseyb

hardy008

Minnesota

4.1/5  rDev +18.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Hazy gold with a 2 finger white head with food retention and some lacing. The aroma has orange peel, coriander, and bread.

The taste also has orange peel, coriander, and bread. Has a slightly sweet flavor. Nothing about the flavor is overwhelming. This just a nice solid beer which is a pleasure to drink on a warm summer afternoon.

Light bodied, average carbonation, crisp, smooth, and clean. I can see drinking this beer over and over during the summer months.

Serving type: bottle

06-05-2011 21:02:33 | More by hardy008

goldennectar

Ohio

4.1/5  rDev +18.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

After months of reading reviews here goes my first beer review.

My son and daughter in law returned from Alaska today and brought me this as a gift. Much better gift than a t-shirt!

Poured from a bottle into pint glass.

Appearance: 2 finger head that dissipated fairly quickly. Nice golden color

Smell: Sweet with some orange and other spices noted. Very fragrant and fresh

Tatse: Sweet, a little spicy, some citrus notes - orange & lemon.

Mouthfeel: Balanced and somewhat crisp

Very drinkable. This was a great beer for a warm sunny afternoon at the tiki bar poolside. Wish I could get it around here.

Serving type: bottle

06-27-2011 14:32:04 | More by goldennectar

twiggamortis420

Texas

4.03/5  rDev +16.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

12 oz bottle pours a hazed gold color, dark for a witbier, with a creamy cap of white head. Modest retention and no lace.

Nose is heavy on the coriander with a fair amount of orange as well. Malt base is very soft with the wheat definitely noticeable. Smells good.

Yea, this one's only accepting applications from big fans of coriander. Fluffy wheat base and the coriander give it a sweet feel to it and a hefty body. Drinkability is through the roof, I could easily chug the whole glass in one or two sips. I am surprised at the fairly low scores for this one, I am enjoying the shit out of it. Alaskan has one of the most solid regular lineups of any brewery in the country, in my opinion. Love their beers.

Serving type: bottle

01-07-2012 18:11:27 | More by twiggamortis420

armock

New York

4/5  rDev +15.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Poured a hazed golden color with a white head that eaves some acing behind

S - Is of wheat and a good bit of orange

T - Follows the nose for the most part has a wheaty and a litte stronger than most orange taste

M - This beer has a light body with medium carbonation to it

D - I enjoyed this beer quite a bit it has a good taste thats easy to drink definitely worth picking up to try sometime

Serving type: bottle

11-28-2009 19:36:14 | More by armock

scottfrie

California

4/5  rDev +15.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On-tap in Lodi.

A: Pours a clear light yellow color with a thin white head.
S: Perfumey fruity and floral notes. Very sweet smelling.
T: Follows the nose with a sweet and floral flavor. It’s light a citrusy with clean flavors of wheat and spices.
M: Frothy, bubbly and soft carbonation over a medium body and an easy mouthfeel.
O: Enjoyable, sweet but not syrupy or overpowering.

Serving type: on-tap

07-25-2011 23:26:25 | More by scottfrie

champ103

Texas

4/5  rDev +15.9%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

A: Pours a cloudy/hazed golden orange color. A one finger white head forms at first, but recedes to nothing. Light lace.
S: Peppery spice, coriander, husky wheat. Grassy and citrus aromas. Very nice.
T: Follows the nose with lots of peppery spice, yeast, and coriander. Citrus, orange peal, and husky wheat. Everything works together and is very nice.
M/D: A medium body with high carbonation. Crisp and dry. Though a bit on the thin side. Very easy to drink. I have been known to put a few away with ease.

Something I have had on many occasions. A very nice Wit. An easy to drink everyday beer with plenty of character. Something I would recommend.

Serving type: on-tap

07-13-2012 01:07:08 | More by champ103

yemenmocha

Arizona

3.98/5  rDev +15.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Pours somewhat cloudy, unlike most witbiers out there. White head thins out quickly.

Nose is the best feature of this beer - ripe orange, maybe orange popsicle too.

Palate has a wheat malt focus up front to midway through, some pleasant fruity flavors, dash of sourness, and disappointing on the finish.

Serving type: bottle

04-30-2009 04:47:45 | More by yemenmocha

BEERchitect

Kentucky

3.95/5  rDev +14.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Alaskan Brewing does a good job with this style. Not an easy one to nail down, this beer gets the delicate spices right. Corriander and Curraco orange peel set the stage for a silky and spicy beer. Set atop a firm malt base of wheat and pilsner malts, the yeasty phenols swirl around the peppery corriander and citrusy orange peel notes. At times the spices seem to dominated with a shakey wheat character. Wheat malts seem to give away some body and allow the acidity and minerally character to compromise the mouthfeel. The winter wheat and oat additions common to Belgian varieties don't seem to make the impact here that is needed. Still, a quality beer to enjoy during those hot Alaskan days (wait, what?). Thanks Clvand0!

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2009 15:56:12 | More by BEERchitect

notchucknorris

California

3.95/5  rDev +14.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A: Cloudy golden color with a white head.

S: Lots of orange, orange peel and coriander with a little bit of spice/funk as well.

T: It's a little on the heavy side for a wit. The coriander and orange are definitely there, but it just feels a little too heavy for me.

Serving type: on-tap

07-14-2011 04:38:01 | More by notchucknorris

Wetpaperbag

Washington

3.88/5  rDev +12.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Showing my Alaskan love here. Always been a fan of their stuff.

A- Straw colored beer with a touch of wit beer haze. You know what I'm talking about here. Lots of activity in the glass itself, the head is very white and settled down quickly.

S- Nice mix of herbs/spices, a bit of an orange peel smell to it, and a touch of saffron perhaps?

T- For a wit beer this tastes complex. Good orange taste pow right to the taste buds up front. Followed by this smooth saffron type taste that is a bit on the sweet side for a finish. There is a grainy earthyness to this beer as well.

M- Light bodied beer that isn't too thin or thick but still on the lighter feeling side. Good carbination too.

D- This one is very easy to drink. I think it is an excellent addition to the lineup of beers Alaskan Brewing is putting out. This would make for a great summer time BBQ session brew.

Serving type: bottle

04-30-2009 01:52:48 | More by Wetpaperbag

jwc215

New Jersey

3.88/5  rDev +12.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Thanks to bitterbill for this!

Pours clouded golden with foamy thin white head that becomes patchy. Dotted lacing sticks.

The smell is bready with wheat tang, mild orange peel and mild peppery spicing.

The taste is of orange peel, sugary sweetness witha touch of tart, wheat tang and mild peppery spicing in a crisp finish.

The body is effervescent with a light crisp (but not thin or watery) body.

A nicely balanced thirst-quencher. A enjoyable witbier!

Serving type: bottle

10-17-2009 12:07:56 | More by jwc215

emmasdad

Colorado

3.88/5  rDev +12.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This is the first time I've had this beer, and I am surprised by how dark it is for a white beer. Medium golden blond, with a bit of white foam that dissipates fairly quickly. On the nose I get some Belgian yeast, banana, some wheat and a little peppery spice. Very fruity on the palate, a little lemon, some apricot and maybe pear/apple. Very dissimilar to most whites I've had, but refreshing and flavorful.

Serving type: bottle

05-26-2010 02:49:13 | More by emmasdad

mikesgroove

South Carolina

3.88/5  rDev +12.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

The pour was nicely done, albeit very light and a touch overcarbonated for me, I still think it fit rather well. Light yellow in color with tons of carbonation and a huge fizzy white head that let down quickly. Aroma is light banana, clove and citrus, nice and light and airy with touches of lemon zest and fresh spice as it warms. Very clean taste, perfect hints of citrus and spice layered on the banana based malts. Quick, clean, light and very drinkable. This one was gone like a flash.

Overall a very solid little ale and one that I needed to take a break from the rest of the evening!

Serving type: bottle

04-23-2011 15:01:59 | More by mikesgroove

zeff80

Missouri

3.88/5  rDev +12.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Poured out a pale gold color with a slight haze. It had a one finger, white head of bubbly foam. It left sudsy trails of lace on the glass.

S - It smelled of coriander, lemon zest and some yeastiness. A subtle wheat aroma, too.

T - It tasted of lemony with some coriander, wheat and spiciness.

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

O - This is a very nice witbier. Yet another solid offering from Alaskan Brewing.

Serving type: bottle

01-02-2012 03:13:17 | More by zeff80

Spinshag

Pennsylvania

3.88/5  rDev +12.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Alaskan white has a refreshing aftertaste, so it can be drunk alone or with food. It has a nice orange taste which is not overpowering. I would NOT add any more orange slices to this nice smooth witbeer. There is little bitterness overall, so enjoy off your boat catching halibut or salmon runs in the Last Frontier!

Cheers!

Ahoy hoy!

Serving type: on-tap

06-23-2012 05:06:48 | More by Spinshag

Strix

Wisconsin

3.85/5  rDev +11.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pale yellow, a little clearer than I expected.

Wheat, yeast, and spices in the nose.

Wheat and belgian yeast, coriander, black pepper, vague orange note. Pretty nice.

Highly carbonated, crisp mouthfeel.

This was enjoyable, good flavors and lots of drinkability.

Serving type: bottle

08-26-2012 16:42:10 | More by Strix

spencerw

Washington

3.8/5  rDev +10.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A: Pours a rich, bright gold color with a little murk. Decent white head dissipates very quickly and leaves little lace. Few bubbles of carbonation are present.

S: Smell is sweet and fruity and extremely refreshing.

T: Very mild hop bitterness and extremely fruitful. Very clean and crisp. I particularly like this brew served very cold. No malt flavor obvious at all.

M: Mouth feel is medium bodied, clean and crisp.

D: Very drinkable and a good summer beer. A good thirst quencher. A very occasional beer drinker would probably love this beer. On a hot day it could be a great, ice-cold session beer.

Serving type: on-tap

11-02-2009 02:56:08 | More by spencerw

RonaldTheriot

Louisiana

3.8/5  rDev +10.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Alaskan White has a thick, white head (which doesn’t stick around very long), a clear, bubbly, yellow-golden appearance, with a descending light cloud upon swishing and pouring in the bottom bottle contents, and minimal lacing left behind. The aroma is of white wheat bread and sweet grain husks, and the flavor is of sweet, white wheat bread, a touch of lemon, and subtle coriander. Mouthfeel is medium, and Alaskan White finishes mostly dry, refreshing, and easy drinking. Overall, this is a good beer, and I mostly enjoyed drinking it (once).

RJT

Serving type: bottle

05-16-2013 15:23:57 | More by RonaldTheriot