Whaleback White - Leelanau Brewing Company

Whaleback White

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Overall: 9.03/10 by 4 dudes

Standard Deviation: 0.22 or 2.47%

Trend: 9.03/10 over past 5 reviews

Style: Witbeir

ABV: 5.20%

Season: Year Round

Have Another: 100%

370 beers rated with a 7.94 average
  • 8.76/10 have another
  • A: 8.0 | T: 9.0 | L: 9.0 | M: 9.0 | O: 9.0
  • sDev: 2.99% Color: Pale Straw
  • Very lemony tart and super refreshing. Well crafted, would have again.
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  • Reviewed: Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 22:08:17
  • Tasted: Thursday, March 22, 2012
  • $17.99 for 750 ml bottle
310 beers rated with a 8.28 average
  • 9.34/10 have another
  • A: 9.0 | T: 10.0 | L: 8.0 | M: 9.0 | O: 9.0
  • sDev: 3.43% Color: straw
  • Pours a cloudy bright yellow straw color with very little head. A thin ring of white foam wraps around the edges of the glass.

    The aroma is tart sour citrus with a bit of floral and yeast.

    The taste is even more bold and rich that the aroma. Big blast of tart lemon citrus. Some earthy farmhouse type flavors with yeast and a touch of oak in the finish. The tart citrus flavor is the big player here and is very refreshing and enjoyable.

    Light body with a high level of carbonation. Champagne like mouth feel that fits the style perfectly. A bit of dryness on the finish.

    Overall, an amazing beer. Perfect balance and in both the aroma and flavor. An amazing tart flavor that is drinkable and enjoyable. This is a must try beer if you like the sour tart style beers. Try one.
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  • Reviewed: Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 21:56:32
  • Tasted: Thursday, March 22, 2012
  • $18.99 for 750 ml bottle
1,467 beers rated with a 7.84 average
  • 9.12/10 have another
  • A: 10.0 | T: 9.0 | L: 7.0 | M: 9.0 | O: 9.0
  • sDev: 1.00% Color: Pale Straw
  • Pours extremely cloudy with minimal white head that quickly becomes nothing more than a ring.

    Aroma is tart most of all. Hay and lemon add accent. Brett add a nice floral level of complexity.

    Taste is very interesting. There is a delicate tartness that rides alongside light malts. They don't take turns but fight the taste buds for favor. Tartness is up front becoming a bit more acidic towards the finish.

    Light, which it needs to be for the delicate complexities to shine. Fine carbonation adds just the perfect touch.

    Probably one of my favorite witbiers that I have had the pleasure of tasting. This would be a perfect beer for the summer. Enjoy!
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  • Reviewed: Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 21:53:14
  • Tasted: Thursday, March 22, 2012
  • $18.99 for 750 ml bottle
113 beers rated with a 8.19 average
  • 8.88/10 have another
  • A: 9.0 | T: 9.0 | L: 7.0 | M: 9.0 | O: 9.0
  • sDev: 1.66% Color: 3
  • Look: Straw in color, extremely hazy. I thought a wit would be... less hazy.

    Aroma: Tart. You just know this beer is going to have a snap to it.

    Taste: Tart, sweet. I have to say.... the tart is up there, but it quickly fades and that doesn't leave a burn that can turn people off. Delicate was tossed out as a word. I agree. Light, crisp, delicate, but complex. Oak aged doesn't contribute an overt oak flavor, but I would say that oak "smooth" element brings it together. I would call it more lemon than orange, and I don't get the coriander, but I dig this beer.
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  • Reviewed: Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 21:48:00
  • Tasted: Thursday, March 22, 2012
  • $19.00 for 750 ml bottle
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  • $18.74, 4 serving(s), 750 ml bottles
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