Wieckse Witte

The NetherlandsTasted 10 Apr 2011

Wieckse Witte

The Low Down:
I cant even pronounce the name of this beer properly. That didn’t stop me enjoying it.

A wheat beer with a strange subtle spiciness, this is about as smooth as Wheat beers come. Since I couldn’t read the Dutch listing of Ingredients, i got out the trusty translator to discover the secret ingredient was coriander. I am one of those genetically tuned people whocan perceive the aldehydes in cilantro/coriander, making it taste like soap. And I hate it.

Surprisingly in this beer, that soapiness was not altogether unpleasant. and the spiciness of the beer wins through with just the mellowest of lotion flavours.

Wieckse Witte

Packaging: 7/10
Plain and simple, and covered in Dutch sorcery runes.
Refreshment: 10/10
Fresh and zesty, a very refreshing example of an already refreshing beer style.
Flavour 10/10:
Despite the devils herb being noticeable, the beer is quite unique and full of subtle spicy and tangy flavours.
Alcohol Content: 8/10
5.0% you wouldn’t want this any stronger, it would take away from the other excellent points.
Price: 7/10
$6.00. A rare beer, but brewed by a part of the Heineken Group, so distribution shoulnt be a problem
Total: 42/50

Wieckse Witte

Conclusion:
A fantastic Wheat beer with amazing aromatic layers. This really would match any of the famous European Cuisine’s.
Im thinking Sausages**,** with sauerkraut and onions. just don’t put any of the Devil’s herb on them.
Cheers.

Originally published 12 Apr 2011 on the old blog.