White Rascal Belgian Wheat
The sun is finally out and it looks like it's going to be a nice day. I thought this would be a good occasion to open up another wheat beer, so I decided to try the White Rascal Belgian-Style Wheat Ale from Avery Brewing Company out of Boulder, Colorado. After yesterday's tasting disaster with the Stella Artois, I thought I would go on to show that all great Belgian-style beers aren't brewed in Belgium. Some of the best beers I have ever tasted are born in Colorado. From the website:
A truly authentic Belgian style wheat or "white" ale, this Rascal is unfiltered (yup, that's yeast on the bottom) and cleverly spiced with coriander and Curacao orange peel producing a refreshingly fruity thirst quencher.
Coriander is a spice that is very easily overdone in a beer, but the White Rascal has a beautiful touch of this spice without the overpowering flavor. This is definitely an excellent choice of drinks for a beautiful summer afternoon. This beer rings in at 5.6% ABV and 10 IBU for a very nice sweetness and hop balance for the style...