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Summery moderate-bodied ecru-clouded Belgian-styled white ale accrues sharp-spiced lemongrass-coriander-cardamom peppering above floral-hopped citric pleasantry. Tangy lemon zest and tart mandarin orange gain affluence but light white-breaded spine falters.

Rating: 4

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On tap, well-rounded cloudy golden Belgian-styled white ale rallies behind luscious candi-sugared banana-clove frontage and heady 9.5% alcohol whir. Creamy vanilla-butterscotch midst further sweetens ripe fruited sassafras. Tangy lemon-aided apple, peach and orange illusions counter white-peppered hop spicing.

Rating: 3.5

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Subtle soft-tongued sunny-hazed light-bodied Belgian witbier retains well-rounded profile. Breaded wheat-oats bed cushions perfume-hopped lemon-fizzed white peach, yellow grape, and green banana fruiting as well as white-peppered coriander-clove-ginger spicing. Chalky lavender and limestone acridity may be off-putting to some, but mellow white Sangria finish proves indelible.

 

 

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As long as these inviting spice-racked winter seasonals keep evolving, separate entries will be apropos. Lilting hazy golden ’08 version flings vanilla-sweetened coriander-anise spicing against plum-blueberry souring and orange-lemon peel bittering. Mild rose hip, dandelion, and jasmine traces lace soft peppery hop fizz.

Rating: 4

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Glutinous hazy golden brown ‘wheat ale brewed with spices’ takes unlikely stylistic route, forgoing rudiment banana-clove-coriander expectancy for boozy malt-driven tropical-fruited 10% alcohol elixir. Bright hop-spiced peach-nectarine-pineapple tang picks up bittersweet cherry-pureed bruised orange viscosity and mint-y tinge as whiskey-tinted caramel creaminess thickens.

Rating: 3.5

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While pouring former Blanche des Honnelles, heavy carbolic fizz overflows sour yeast eminence. In fine tradition of grape-vinous white-wined Belgian ales, cloudy rust-hued full body submits aromatic citrus tang to spicy floral hops and herbal mint tinge.

Rating: 3.5

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Yeast sinew clouds this otherwise clear-hued wheat-fortified ‘interpretation’ of light Belgian-styled witbier. Floral-hopped coriander-clove-chamomile-peppermint tingle and tangy lemony tangerine juicing absorb delicious malt beverage appeal. Tempting for open-minded drinkers or fans of Hoegaarden White Beer.

Rating: 3

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Summery light-bodied golden-clouded Belgian-styled wheat ale brings easygoing ‘orange-lemon-lime peeled’ tartness to daintily coriander-spiced sour-candied malts. Its watered-down fizzy-hopped orange soda flow softens the backend. On tap, cloy sugar-candied finish prompted 7-Up comparisons when herbaceous notion flittered away.

Rating: 3.5

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Skinny 8-ounce bottle featuring sexy fluorescent green girl silhouette contains snippy hop-bitten framboise-styled white beer. Raspberry frontage picks up sticky lemonade tartness, cherry-kiwi-mango-grapefruit medley, and cranberry pucker aloft corn syrupy fructose wane. Sour candied finish gains musty dry floral funk.

Rating: 4

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Sumptuous dry-bodied white ale benefits from up-front orange tang, mid-range apricot splurge, and distant yellow grape esters. Milky sinew hovers near cavernous puffy ivory head, leaving clumps of lace along glass. Arising Belgian-styled tendencies include oaken herbal spicing and flower bud nosing.

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Soured grapefruit-peach merger lightens as dry hop protrusion rises. Grassy wheat retreat picks up banana, clove and bubblegum notes by faded finish.

Rating: 4

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Pale-hued foamy-headed Belgian with mild barley-wheat essence, fresh citrus aroma, and sour yellow-fruited tartness leading to sweet white wine midst. Hop bitterness never overwhelms pleasant daisy-dandelion hint at buttery finish. Soft soda-like fizz gives it crossover appeal for lightweights.

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