Whirlwind Witbier
Victory Brewing Company in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, United States 🇺🇸
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Score
6.33
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A swirling dynamo of flavor, with a steady calm of satisfaction at its heart, that's Whirlwind Witbier. Offering a tamed tempest of flavors both spicy and sublime, this softly fermented ale greets the nose and tingles the tongue. Imported Belgian yeast charges Whirlwind with an energy all its own. It is a refreshing interpretation of the classic, Belgian 'white beer' style.
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8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 10
Overall 8
2004 bottle. Pours a dull banana yellow sort of color, highly cloudy with a firm foamy white head. Tons of banana, light lemon and a touch of honey are what I pick up on. There is a dry, dusty note of yeast as well. Light spicing is mixed in with the citrus. Flavor is terrific. Thick, chewy palate; very yeasty and full provides tons of bubble gum, banana esters and very balanced malt sweetness. Seems very authentic, I couldnt pick this out as American. Despite the chewy body, this stuff is quite drinkable, thanks in part to its balance. Maybe a touch to dry overall, but that sure beats to sweet when it comes to this style.
Tried
from Bottle
on 24 Aug 2004
at 14:37
6.2/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle: Poured an off-white colored beer with a small head with minimum retention. Seems to lack carbonation. Aroma is quite nice with a mix of sweetness coming from the malt and from what seems like fruit. Taste is a bit too sweet for my liking (or for what I usually expect from witbier – maybe too much cascade?) but still a nice mix with the spice. Overall, this is a very good drink with maybe a bit too sweet.
Tried
from Bottle
on 03 Aug 2004
at 15:07
4.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 4
Texture 4
Overall 3
One of my least favorite Victory beer. +++ Sampled from a 12 oz brown bottle this beer pours a slightly pale golden color that was neither pleasing or disappointing. It had the requisite opacity and floaters that signified a decent wit. There was a medium white head that quickly faded. The scent was mild but had hints of citrus and spice - as you would expect. The texture however was very thin and watery. It was very dry. There was a bit of spice and very little citrus. Overall this was pretty flavorless.
Tried
from Bottle
on 18 Jun 2004
at 21:39
5.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 5.5
Aroma of honey and citrus. Light gold. Head is very large but very thin. Flavor is light with some citrus and also honey. Has qualities of a mead or a white wine. Thin. A disappointing example of one of my favorite styles.
Tried
on 06 Dec 2003
at 13:57
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cloudy golden with a short-lived white head - the aroma is quite spicy and grainy - the flavor is somewhat thin, but enjoyable none-the-less - a tart, citrus flavor starts things off, then a big wheat flavor that lasts into the finish - this is an enjoyable summer brew, great for a bbq or for a quenching drink after mowing the yard - however, a great beer it is not - even if you are a big fan of victory beer, don't go seeking this one out.
Tried
on 09 Jun 2003
at 20:11
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 4
Overall 6.5
Hazy pale yellow in colour with a very thin white head. Smells of coriander and yeast dominate the aroma. Watery taste after first sip with a very light bodied feel, odd for a wheat. No real palatting flavour other than the subtle wheaty characteristics. Not a bad beer, but not great for the style.
Tried
on 01 Jun 2003
at 18:58
8.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 9
Hazy yellow colour. Aroma of orange yoghurt, with fluffy maltiness and sublte coriander. Soft, smooth malty palate, kind of marshmallowy. Spices remain subdued. This is a subtle and stylish brew.
Tried
on 23 Apr 2001
at 18:45
8.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 9
In color, nearly identical to Celis White - and indeed its also a Belgian Wit. In fact, this beer makes a nice comparison to Celis White because it many respects its the same beer but without the orange peel and coriander spice additions. Even without those adjuncts, this beer retains a certain lemony clove spiciness and is very clean and surprisingly dry. Has a nice hop presence in the aftertaste.
Tried
on 15 Jun 2000
at 22:37