Monday, July 9, 2012

Whaleback White: Review


White Ale brewed with spices

Leelanau Brewing Company
Brewed by: Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales
Dexter, Michigan, USA
5.2% abv
1pt 9.4oz bottle
$18.00 a bottle
No dates on the bottle

Appearance: pale slightly hazy golden body with a thin white head that leaves no lacing on the glass.

Aroma: sour mash, oak, a pleasing nose

Flavors: I think of lemon grass right away, oak swirling through, tart citrus peel, coriander,

Mouthfeel: tartness covers the teeth and gums that reminds me of biting a lemon wedge

Here is what they said on their web site:
“Pouring a pale golden color, the evidence of bottle conditioning swirls through the glass as the head reaches for the top and releases lightly fruity, slightly grassy aromas. Tart notes of lemon and orange carry from the aroma to the body where they are joined by hints of coriander and curacao, making for a complex yet restrained flavor. Full bodied, but finishes with a crisp champagne finish. Nuanced enough for the most developed palate, yet accessible enough to be a great introduction to farmhouse styles of beer for the uninitiated.”

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