Style: Witbier

ABV: 5.0 IBU: 10.0

95/100
Aroma: 12
Appearance: 2
Flavor: 19
Mouthfeel: 5

Reuben's Brews Lilywhite Wit

What the brewers say

“A light, refreshing wheat beer balanced with fresh coriander and orange peel.”

What our panel thought

“Classic farmhouse wit nose of lemon, coriander, some saison-like funk. An almost meringue-like texture. Bright flavors of lemon and coriander up front, enough of a wheaty body to hold it all together, then a fairly dry finish. Very well-balanced and in harmony.”

What our editors thought

Soft pepper and indistinct fruit nose with a citrus-zest snap. Pepper, sourdough bread with a light tang, and tropical agua fresca in the sip offer structured definition despite the softness.”

Review printed in: Beyond Barley (April-May 2022) (View All Issues)


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“Refined coriander as well as a firm but well-integrated limoncello in the nose. More coriander in the taste with subtle lemon mixed with some fruity esters. Great mouthfeel. Notes of grapefruit and black pepper as it warms.”

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“The pleasantly complex aromas of spicy phenols, floral hops, and some fun grassy and fruity notes give way to a clean, somewhat bitter, finishing taste with notes of wheat, grass, floral hops, and pepper. A solid summer wit. Banana and bubblegum pop nicely as it warms.”

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**Aroma:** “Strong floral character, with orange, tangerine, and vanilla. The orange-peel and perfumy character is somewhat muted. A bit of honey, bread, and wheaty graininess, along with lemon, esters of cherry, pear, and apple, and spicy phenols. All the aromas one would expect in a well-crafted wit, in almost perfect balance.” **Flavor:** “The sip has the same floral presence, with brightness from the citrus esters, and cherry, pear, ripe apple, and strawberry enter, along with some coriander, black pepper, and ginger. The citrus is more lemon than orange. Tart wheat supports, with the graininess helping the beer to finish very dry.” **Overall:** “All the parts of this beer come together well. The floral character dominates but is supported by the esters and the malt. Like a classic rock band on tour, it plays all the fan favorites, but it doesn’t throw out anything new.”

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