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 tangerine tang entangles floral-hopped coriander-clove-chamomile-peppermint tingle and white-peppered lemongrass herbage. Tempting for open-minded drinkers or fans of Hoegaarden White Beer.
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(JOLLY PUMPKIN) LEELANAU WHALEBACK WHITE ALE
(ANHEUSER-BUSCH) SHOCK-TOP BELGIAN WHITE
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.
LA BARBERIE BLANCHE AUX MURES ALE
(BAVIK) WITTEKERKE ROSE
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.
LAKEFRONT IMMIGRANT BELGIAN WHITE ALE
(BEAVER ISLAND) BEAVER T’ALE ALE
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.
LAKEFRONT WHITE BEER
BELL’S WINTER WHITE ALE
(LE CHEVAL BLANC) DEATH VALLEY WHITE BEER
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.
(VAL DE SAMBRE) BLANCHE DE CHARLEROI WHITE ALE
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.