. These are pretty approachable beers, and very tasty so long as you’re prepared for the sour flavor they have. Another style you should check out if you like wheats are Belgian witbiers. This is a Belgian wheat variety...

, drinkable ales. They also make the only witbier of any of the local guys (and it’s good, too). One of my favorites they made though, was called Hout Ont Moet – it was a blackberry ale aged in oak barrels. Very...

. Haven’t had Goose Island’s Honkers Ale, but that probably qualifies. And just about any witbier, since the style is low ABV.

), Hoegaarden (the original witbier, more subtly spiced and earthier than its American imitators such as Blue Moon) and in bottle both Duvel (accent on the first syllable, please; it’s Flemish, not French) and Lindemans...

better. Belgian-style witbier (which is actually an ale) is brewed with bitter orange peel and cardamom. Many styles of beer and ales add flavorings, and, in reality, the malts, hops and specialty yeasts used in the brewing...

I got into home brewing to make a Belgian style white beer, and quickly ended up doing all-grain brewing. I don’t suggest going quite that far yet- it’s a big investment in gear, time, and space. But the Wyeast...

Here in TX have had some nice ones over the past few days: Blanche de Bruxelles – REALLY nice Belgian witbier. Standard witbier flavors, very rich mouthfeel. Rahr & Sons Ugly Pug – Schwarzbier made in Ft. Worth, TX....

that double IPA is not (I like double IPA too, I’m just saying it’s a different kind of deliciousness). To me, all great beers are equal. I can have a great mellow lager, a great English bitter, a great witbier, IPA,...

Thanks Rene, for the review. I wish you’d reported mouthwatering carbonnade, steamed mussels, etc. I gotta get there some time when they have Belgian brews available (other than witbier). I believe they won awards for 1 or...

Hoegaarden is a witbier, which is a related, but different style. It will be lighter than a hefe, with some spicier elements from the orange peel, clove and coriander adjuncts with which it is brewed. Having said that, it would...

I agree in a lot of instances, especially with modern craft brewers' tendency towards excessive hopping. That’s why I generally prefer witbiers, nut browns, and gueuze for food purposes. They are less obtrusive, IMO.

Heineken is bitter, Beck’s and SPG usually have a “skunkiness” one doesn’t find in the best pilsener (Budvar/Czechvar), and Blue Moon is bland compared to witbiers from Belgian breweries.

Isn’t this a witbier? I’d hardly call it a beer for teenagers. Do you like other beers in this style?

and Sabroso Ale, but Blanche de Queens (assuming it is the same as Blanche de Brooklyn) was a really good Belgian-style witbier. I would stand in that line just for the beer and skip the fries. These specialty beers (and the...

Yeah, I’ve seen both lemon and orange garnish served with witbiers.