Out of the Bottle: My Wit's End

My Belgian Wit is ready. It's time to see what my friends and family have to say about it.

It's my beer, so I'll go first. Let's start with the pour. The beer is appropriately cloudy and has a nice hue. The head; however, is small and doesn't like to stick around. Very disappointing. The look could definitely be better, but I suppose taste and aroma are what really matter in beer.

The lightness I was expecting is there. There are no overpowering flavors or aromas at work. Instead, everything is nice and subtle, with a very refreshing overall picture.

Having used sweet, rather than bitter orange peel in addition to Malted Wheat, the beer leans toward the sweet side of the Wit spectrum. The coriander is restrained, but just noticeable enough. Even though I didn't use a traditional Wit strain, the yeast still has a "Belgian" quality to it that brings a little lemon and sourdough to the party. The grains are on the bready side, with a bit of a cracker quality. The beer's body is light and smooth. A little more effervescence from the bubbles would be nice.

And now, as promised, are some quick thoughts from friends and family:

Kim: I really like this.

David: I like the lemon and the orange peel. This is the first Wit I've had that I didn't want to add a slice of orange to.

Chris: Reminds me a little of Blue Moon.

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