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[expand]Total Score: 43/50
A very drinkable, fruity ale with orange citrus highlights. Ingredients are subtle to the point of questioning why this is a specialty other than it doesn’t fit into other categories. more >
[close]Total Score: 43/50
Aroma: Light, fruity orange aroma with solid malt underpinning of Pils malt and bready wheat. No DMS. No diacetyl. No hop aroma. Alcohol not particularly evident. Not all the stated ingredients are individually recognizable but very nice, pleasant, well-balanced aroma.(10/12)
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Appearance: Gold color. Some chill haze but OK for an ale. Thin, dense, white head with fair retention. (3/3)
Flavor: Malt-focused with hints of Pils malt and wheat. Low hop bitterness. No hop flavor. Orange is slight and may be as much the coriander as the sweet orange peel. Honey has fermented out—no honey character remains in the flavor. Chamomile is quite subtle. Some alcohol is noticeable. Dry finish. Well-balanced. Very low phenols—not much at all from the orange peel or chamomile. (17/20)
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied. Some alcohol warming. Smooth but not creamy. Well carbonated, light, fizzy mouthfeel. (5/5)
Overall Impression: A very drinkable, fruity ale with orange citrus highlights. Light, refreshing. Ingredients are subtle to the point of questioning why this is a specialty other than it doesn’t fit into other categories. Honey is adding to alcohol and lightening the body but not much to aroma/flavor. I like the malt focus without the emphasis on hops that would mask the subtle ingredients. I’d have this with brunch rather than the traditional mimosa; a good breakfast wake-me-up beer—true breakfast of champions. (8/10) -
[expand]Total Score: 40/50
Expression of wildflower honey provides a clean, bare stage for the ballet of chamomile, coriander and orange. more >
[close]Total Score: 40/50
Aroma: Moderate wildflower honey note with orange fruit following. Hint of spicy coriander. Floral herbal chamomile lingers in the background. Bready, yeasty note emerges as the beer breathes a bit. Not overt hop aroma; very clean. (7/12)
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Appearance: Very pale gold, nearly straw with a hint of orange. Very clear, but not bright. Dense, biscuit-like off-white head forms to three-quarter inch; persists to the end to the glass. (3/3)
Flavor: Light, crisp clean malt and floral honey sweetness are accentuated with subdued herbal floral spice of corianders and chamomile, with more of the chamomile than coriander. No hop flavor, and bitterness seems to come more from the spice presentation than hop. Overall bouquet of flavors is balanced with a hint or acidity of orange zest, pith and peel. Honey flavor is lightly refreshing. Some moderate bitterness toward the end lingers into the finish. Well balanced among all components. (18/20)
Mouthfeel: Light body with moderate carbonation. No alcohol warming; not creamy, but rather light on the tongue with a lingering, though subdued bitterness. No astringency. Very crisp finish. (5/5)
Overall Impression: Expression of wildflower honey provides a clean, bare stage for the ballet of chamomile, coriander and orange. The orange presentation, when mixed with chamomile, comes across more like fresh, ripe fruit than spicy, pithy or bitter. Hint of acidity provides balance. The texture and light body are almost a “wit light,” but the overall impression is of a crisp, light, very refreshing combination, at once intriguingly complex, but light. Would be lovely for a picnic lunch on a warm summer day, with ham sandwiches, farmer’s cheese, and Bartlett pears. (7/10) -
[expand]Total Score: 39/50
his is a nice summery beer, as advertised, and has enough flavor to make it an interesting session beer on a warm afternoon. more >
[close]Total Score: 39/50
Aroma: Initial aroma has bready malt with some wheat and a light graininess. I pick up faint honey notes, with some floral notes from the chamomile. The citrus character is light. The aroma has a nice balance but stronger orange notes would add to the complexity. (8/12)
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Appearance: Good heat retention and conditioning. Light apricot/orange in color, consistent with the malt base. The initial pour was clear, but the haze increases toward the bottom of the bottle. (3/3)
Flavor: There is a good wheat presence, with bread and caramel notes providing a backbone. It finished softly with low hop bitterness. The middle of the flavor profile has some complexity, with orange and citrus blending with earthy and floral notes from the chamomile. I pick up a slight tartness in the finish that is typical in wheat beers such as this. (16/20)
Mouthfeel: There is a sustained body from the wheat and oats, but the beer is not heavy on the palate. I get a touch of astringency in the finish from the spices, but it is not overpowering. Good effervescence. (4/5)
Overall Impression: This is a nice summery beer, as advertised, and has enough flavor to make it an interesting session beer on a warm afternoon. The base beer is broadly in the American wheat style, with the orange and spices balancing nicely with the grains. The orange character was a little lighter than I expected in the aroma, but it was better balanced in the flavor. The chamomile adds a bit of individuality that is fun for the taster to explore. (8/10) -
[expand]Total Score: 41/50
A very mild beer with a fairly full body and prominent but balanced spicing. Quite witbier-like (except for body) using American yeast. more >
[close]Total Score: 41/50
Aroma: Very floral. Chamomile and coriander dominate. Honey, esters and wheat follow. Classic witbier aromatics, but more intense than most wits. Wheat and grain aroma underneath. Esters and honey/malt sweetness round out the presentation. The overall aroma is fairly strong. Malt is clean and neutral, somewhat malty-sweet in character—honey enhances. Very light hops underneath.(10/12)
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Appearance: Hazy. Moderate-sized white head. Medium yellow color. (2/3)
Flavor: Clean palate. Sweet honey and malt backbone that showcases the spices. The coriander, orange peel and chamomile are all apparent and balanced with each other. They are prominent but not overwhelming. Light hop flavor and very low (threshold) bitterness. Honey and oats give it a very rounded flavor and mute the wheat sharpness. (17/20)
Mouthfeel: Medium-full body. Creamy (oats?). Moderate to moderately high carbonation. Not astringent or warming. (4/5)
Overall Impression: A very mild beer with a fairly full body and prominent but balanced spicing. Quite witbier-like (except for body) using American yeast. Not as refreshing as Belgian wits but judged as a specialty beer, it isn’t bad. Honey adds a nice flavor, but less body would improve the drinkability. Low bitterness is essential for showcasing the spices. The wheat character is low for an American wheat. (8/10)
