Hitachino Nest White Ale
I haven't had a great deal of Witbier so I'm not as sharp on the style but I really enjoyed this beer. Poured a cloudy yellow with a stark white head that laced quite nicely. Smells were of light citrus, yeast, and a really nice but subtle floral scent. Taste was again dominated by citrus but a bit more acidic than the smell lets on, almost lemon and orange zests. Spices are right in line with the style but a bit more in the background than other wits I've had. The corriander is present but not overwhelming. The finish actually starts dry and transitions back to yeast and wheat. I was very pleased with how relatively dry this beer was compared to the few other wits I've had. Really adds a great level of character, and is a good twist on the style IMO. Carbonation is pretty strong and does stand out with what is a very light bodied beer. That said, the dryness of this beer makes it really quite thirst quenching and drinkable. I could see picking this up again if it wasn't so damn expensive (10 bucks? - what did I do?)