Witbier NHC06

Category 16: Belgian and French Ale

Gold Medal NHC 2006

Sponsored by: S.A. Bieres de Chimay c/o Manneken-Brussel Imports

Tyce Heldenbrand, Las Vegas, Nev., Witbier, QUAFF

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Witbier

Ingredients for 5 U.S. gallons (19 liters)

50%     Pilsner malt

50%     wheat

18        IBUs Hallertauer hops (60 min.)

0.5       oz (14 g) Saaz whole hops (5 min.)

0.5       oz (14 g) bitter orange peel (5 min)

0.5       oz (14 g) coriander (5 min.)

White Labs WLP 400 Belgian Wit ale yeast

Original Specific Gravity: Unknown

Final Specific Gravity: Unknown

Judges' Comments

"Soft, round, light malt. Low hop flavor comes through. Moderate hop bitterness lingers some. Spicing is predominant with grain of paradise and orange peel. A very good beer for style."

"Well made enjoyable beer. The coriander character is quite strong, but is reasonably well balanced by peppery flavor."