Major Tom's Pomegranate Wheat
Appearance: Poured into a wine glass, this is an attractive but plain pale orange. Tiny bubbles constitute a soft, white head. No lacing and thin, patchy retention. Smell: Green peas, some (baby) corn, and just a tiny poke of pomegranate. A bit of white grape juice. Taste: Where's the pom? Oh, there it is. It comes through mid sip, well-hidden behind a grainy, corny sweetness. I am disappointed. I appreciate the brewer's attempt to keep the pomegranate flavor subtle, but this is beyond subtle. It really takes some effort to notice, and I wish it were just a little bit more outgoing. Finish introduces some grassy hops. Mouthfeel: Slick, almost cloying. Nothing special. Drinkability: Matches pretty well with the Vermont white cheddar I'm eating, but not something I would recommend by itself. Edit: This is a witbier? I don't think so. Typical wit characteristics - like spicy coriander and a strong citric character - are missing.