4.5%abv
25.4oz bottle
Upright Brewing, Portland, Oregon
Pours straw colored with a big fluffy white head that lingers nicely before fading and leaving behind the appropriate "Belgian Lace" in the glass.
Aroma is subtle -- lightly sweet with very mild spice notes and no hop aroma.
Flavor is much more bold than the aroma, but is still light. A light sweetness is apparent along with a hint of fruit, but those are balanced by mild spice and some traditional Belgian funk and subtle sourness.
Mouthfeel is initially light and crisp, as expected from a beer of this strength, with a pleasant creaminess before the swallow. There is some noticeable astringency, and a pleasantly balanced finish with just the right amount of bitterness to refresh the palate and make you want another sip.
I'm not normally a wheat beer fan, but the Belgians, and their Oregon counterparts here, make Wit a very enjoyable style. An excellent summer beer from a local brewery I hadn't tried before.
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