Updated and bettered 2010 Imperial White recipe of glutinous golden-browned ‘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-brandied, nectarine-pineapple tang picks up bittersweet cherry-pureed bruised orange viscosity and minty tingle as whiskey-tinted caramel creaminess thickens.
Deliciously appealing flagship ale conquered the Eastern seaboard by 2010. Sourdough yeast sinew clouds this otherwise clear-hued wheat-fortified ‘interpretation’ of light Belgian-styled witbier. Zesty lemon-juiced Curacao orange tang entangles floral-hopped coriander-clove-chamomile-peppermint tingle, dried banana chip sweetness and white-peppered lemongrass herbage. Tempting for open-minded drinkers or fans of Hoegaarden White Beer.
Nearly fluorescent khaki-beige Belgian-styled ale offers tart gueuze-like pucker intermingling extremely sour lemon pungency with leathery oak-aged white grape esters. Lively yeast stirs up green apple bittering, herbal earthiness, peppercorn seasoning, and coriander nicety.
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 astringent raspberry-strawberry-soured backend. On tap, cloy sugar-candied finish prompted 7-Up comparisons when herbaceous notion flittered away.
Viscous White Ale (with speckled yeast sediment dotting tan head) places brisk orange tang over lemon-limed berry-melon-cantaloupe illusions. Bittering hops thin out by fruit-doused crisp-grained finish.
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.
Pale-clouded soft-flowing Belgian knockoff features delicate carbolic hop spritz, buttery yeast sinew, and fleet wheat pleat. Spicy coriander awakens casual fruitiness and herbaceous pitch. Serve with orange slice to capture citric spirit more effectively. No longer available.
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.
Mild hazy golden witbier provides faded coriander-clove spicing for polite orange peel bittering and bruised lemon souring. Slight herbal meander saunters though spritzy citric domain.
Soured grapefruit-peach merger lightens as dry hop protrusion rises. Grassy wheat retreat picks up banana, clove and bubblegum notes by faded finish.
In an all-too-frequent-for-Canada chintzy 11.5 ounce (‘stead of 12 oz.) bottle, typecast light-bodied yellow-hazed white ale reminiscent of finer European wheat beer. Lemony banana-clove-coriander setting and crystal-watered freshness remain subtle. Easygoing splendor will leave you craving for at least another .5 ounces.
Mild pale-hued foamy-headed Belgian with xrisp barley-wheat toasting, fresh citrus aromatics, and sour yellow-fruited tartness envelop sweet white wine midst. Hop bitterness never overwhelms pleasant daisy-dandelion hints at buttery finish. Soft soda-like fizz gives it crossover appeal for lightweights.