Lost Coast Brewing Co. -- Great White

Lost Coast Brewing Co's Great White is made with a hint of citrus and a secret blend of Humboldt herbs.

5% ABV and 10-20 IBU's (estimated)

Review:

After the disaster that was Unibroue's Blanche de Chambly, I thought I'd follow up with a good Witbier / white beer. This beer is made in the Humboldt Nation / Emerald Triangle, but no, the "secret blend of Humboldt herbs" does not seem to include that herb.

Appearance: Pale blond. Immaculately white pillowy head.

Aroma: A bit sulfury at first. After it breathes, the sulfur dissipates.

Taste: Lemon, sweet malt, and floral rosewater.

Mouthfeel: Light and smooth, with a delightful finish.

(Side Note: check out the website. I imagine that these folks wear tie-dye all day, every day.)

Overall: 
Even though the picture is a little grainy, you can see that this is a nice light beer with all the aspects that make a great Witbier. It does have a few more hop notes than other examples, but this beer was made on the west coast, and so that west coast flair is acceptable. I think that Hitachino Nest's White Ale is probably more of an authentic Belgian style Wit, but I'm not sure that Lost coast was trying to make an authentic Wit. I think they set out to make an American White Ale, and I think they succeeded. Zesty, Lemony, refreshing... what more do you want in a White Ale?

Grade: A-

Barrel Man says, 

That is a 

"Great White."

(Bottle purchased at Liquor Collection)