Ommegang Witte

20130304:
Yet another day of climbing (20130304) followed by dinner at CVP.

I wrote: "It has a nice orange-citrus smell. It has a great orange taste." 9:01PM ET

[20130316]

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Ommegang Witte

Relevant Links:
Witte (Ommegang Website)
Ommegang Witte (BeerAdvocate.com)
Ommegang Witte (RateBeer.com)

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Website Information:

WITTE
WHEAT ALE

Wheat Ale with Spices:
Sweet Orange Peel, Coriander

TRADITIONAL BELGIAN-STYLE WHEAT ALE.
FLAVORFUL, SOFT AND HAZY

A DRINK OF THE SUN, WITTE WAS MADE TO REFRESH AND RESTORE.
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A tumbler is traditional for Witte. A sturdy shape and wide mouth is needed to survive the repeat visits to a replenished brew.

BREWMASTER PHIL'S TASTING NOTES
Witte is our version of the classic Belgian wit or "white" ale. Witte, which is actually Flemish for white, is brewed with malted and unmalted wheat, orange peel, and coriander - offering a refreshing style that showcases the Belgian talent for brewing full-flavored ales that are also light and balanced. It is pale straw in color, slightly hazy from the yeast, and topped with a huge white, fluffy head.

Witte is pleasantly light on the tongue, balanced between malt and wheat sweetness. Hops and spice with a subtle clove note backed by flavors of lemon and sweet orange give way to a dry, crisp, refreshing finish.

CHEF'S TASTING NOTES & RECIPES
A popular Belgian-style beer, Witte is also one of the most commonly used in cooking. It can be compared to a Sauvignon Blanc - light, biscuity, citrus fruit, and a touch of sweetness. Use it to steam mussels, clams, or steamers. Finish with butter and the Witte's mellow flavors work with the natural liquor of the mollusks creating a sauce no bread can resist.

One of Witte's unique abilities is how it accentuates certain flavors. Have it accompany a salad of crab, grapefruit segments and avocado and see how it sweetens the crab, softens the bitterness of the grapefruit, and lends a helping hand to cut through the rich avocado. Keep in mind what you would cook or eat with a Sauvignon Blanc and let the ideas keep coming.

PROFILE
MALTS: Pilsner, unmalted and malted wheat, oat flakes
HOPS: Spalt Select
SPICES: Coriander, sweet orange peel
YEAST: Ommegang house yeast
OG: 11.5 Plato
FG: 2.6 Plato
ABV: 5.2%
IBU: 11