Scratch Beer 22 - 2009
Another Scratch beer from number1bum, Greg Paulus is your daddy. 12 oz. bottle poured into a standard pint glass. I'm going to start off by saying I've never been a fan of the style, but I will do my best to not let that get in the way of reviewing the beer. Pours a hazy light corn yellow hue with a fluffy two finger egg shell white head. A minimal amount of stick remains on the sides of the glass. First whiff I get is banana and a lot of it. Underneath that is the spice and zest, and once again, a lot of it. Some yeast and pepper underneath, but the spices are mostly dominant in the nose. Taste is more balanced than the smell. Toasted malts and biscuits up front followed by the corriander and lemon zest. Aftertaste is faint but what's there consists of pepper, banana, and orange peel. Solid, well rounded flavors for sure. A light body with a steady carbonation and soft feel in the mouth, spot on for the style. What can I say other than this is a pretty well made Witbier. Why they decided to brew this at the end of the summer is beyond me. An easy drinker that would be even more enjoyable during the hot as balls humid days of summer.