Mothership Wit Beer (Organic Wheat Beer)

The Mothership Wit beer pours super light! It almost looks like lemonade. The aroma is loaded with citrus and spice, and the head isn’t bad, but I’d expect a bit more from a wit beer.

It tastes a lot like Hoegaarden except it’s more like the obligatory lemon slice has already been added. The body is pretty thin, so it goes down quite smoothly, but I kinda like the extra sponginess that goes with many witbiers. This one’s not nearly as cloudy as I would’ve expected. The aftertaste lingers briefly, but most of what stays is the lemon/citrus taste.

All in all, it’s a pretty good beer, great for hot summer days. I would recommend giving it a shot, if you like very light witbiers, but I will warn again that it really is super, super light.

Widmer Hefeweizen

The Widmer Hefeweizen sure is tasty! It’s got that beautiful rich, cloudy, yellow color and texture that you want out of a good hefeweizen. The head is nice and frothy, the aroma’s very refreshing, and the aftertaste is great, lingering for just the right amount of time, with a great balance of sweet versus wheat.

I’d recommend this hefeweizen to anyone that likes this style!

Try it with a slice of lemon or orange!

Widmer Hefeweizen beer in the moonlight

Sam Adams Blackberry Witbier

A friend recommended I try Sam Adams’ Blackberry Witbier, a wheat beer with blackberry tones. I’m a bit cautious on Sam Adams’ newer varieties, but the recommendation came from a trusted source.

It’s got a great head, a nice cloudiness, and and a great light aroma. The wheat-part was yummy, but the blackberry flavor was a bit strong for my tastes. It left a kinda strange aftertaste in the back of my throat, but not until a few seconds after swallowing. The aftertaste hung around for a bit, too. But as it warmed, the aftertaste chilled out a bit.

Overall, I think I’d prefer their Cherry Wheat variety over this one; the cherry flavor doesn’t overload the wheat tastes. I would drink it again, though, and it’s definitely a great day beer, especially on a nice spring day like today was.