A big, Belgian-style Wit brewed with coriander and orange peel and fermented with Pinot Noir juice. After fermentation a fraction of the batch is aged in Oregon Pinot Noir barrels, and another fraction is aged on oak staves. The beer is blended together before packaging. This has been one of DFH's most popular Limited Edition beers at both thier Rehoboth Beach, DE brewpub and at festivals. It successfully marries the refreshing citrusy qualities of a Belgian-style white beer with the robust complexity of a bold red wine. Ah-men!
Original posting - 10/8/2010
The ABV is 10.0 and the IBU rating is ??
Style - Belgian Strong Ale
Glass to use- Pint Glass, Snifter, Oversized Wine Glass
Delivery 750ml Bottle
Can be cellared for long periods, under the proper conditions.
The Pour - Pours a nice cloudy orange color with a thick white head and great lacing.
Aroma - Sweet, flowery, grapes and citrus fruits, hoppy and oaky (winey). Some hints of alcohol.
Taste - Wow, unexpected, candy, coriander grapes and orange. Tarty, bitter and a slight hoppy aftertaste.
Mouth Feel - Medium carbonation and body. Sharp, clean and crisp with a nice finish.
Drinkable - Very drinkable and refreshing, too easy for a 10% brew. I think wine snob drinkers would enjoy this brew along with their fellow beer snob drinkers. (Peace in the drinking world).
This beer pairs well with cheese and white meats.
This beer gets a Duper rating of B+.
BeerAdvocate Rating =B+
Ratebeer Rating = 97
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