BJ's Nit Wit

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

Had at the Webster, Texas BJ's on a hell of a thunderstorm filled day.... First whiffs of aroma were quite scary, then it settled down to basic light fruit and foam ... some OK lacing and foam- i'd say B+ ... poured a almost clear golden colour.. a subtle flavour to this brew but nothing that outrageous, was some what spritzy...

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7

Sampled at BJs Tucson, AZ; June 2008
This beer comes with a thin, not quite covering, pale, white colored head that sits on top a deeply hazy, light straw colored beer. Spicy coriander and orange peel aromatics are quite noticeable. The coriander aromas are fairly smooth with more of a citrus focus than the grassy / herbal / earthy notes that are also associated with coriander (though these notes are also here). There is a touch of grain character towards the finish of the aroma.

The beer comes a bit too cold, despite my asking to be served in a warm glass. Citrus notes accentuate a sweetness here that is tempered by a biting, pepper carbonation and a lightly earthy, herbal-coriander note that lingers on in the finish. Grassy grain and crisp malt flavors are found here as well, especially in the middle and towards the finish. While this is quite spice driven, the spices are not overwhelming. Something about the spiciness here makes me think of chamomile or some sort of floral influence. This is even a touch yeasty tasting, which is not surprising given the deep haziness. The mouthfeel has a fullness to it, though it is pretty light overall.

This is a tasty, serviceable Wit that is great for this warm Summer weather. It could use a bit more complexity & I am a bit partial to Wits with at least a bit of tartness.