Three White Ales (026, 027 & 028)

I'm a bit behind in logging in my beers. Last month I notched a few more and I'm just now getting to it... I didn't get a stout like I promised myself, but at least they were all German/Belgian-style classics. Here's the latest:

For my birthday freebie, I wanted a hefeweizen beer which is currently my favorite style. It's a German style wheat beer similar to a belgian white style. The one I picked out was the Hurricane Hefeweizen from Foothills Brewery in Winston-Salem, NC. It was outstanding. It was so smooth, I could drink hefeweizen all day. It's a 5.3% abv and looked a little darker than a Blue Moon. One of the best so far. I would definately get this one again.

The next one on tap was the Lost Coast Great White. This is a Belgian style that was very good but not as special as the Foothills brew. It was lighter and fruitier than the hefe and had an abv of 4.8%.

The last of the evening was the Blanche De Bruxelles, from the Lefebvre Brewery in Belgium. It is similar to a hefeweizen, but the style is called a Witbier. This one had an orange flavor to it and reminded me of a Shocktop. It has an abv of 4.5% and was an overall very good beer.

Here is the detailed F.S. data:

Foothills Hurricane Hefeweizen

Container: Draught
Style: Wheat (Weizen)
Brewer: Foothills Brewing Co.
City: WinstonSalem
Country: United States
Description: This Hefe-Weizen pours an orangey-yellow with a tight white head. Aromas of an appropriate banana-clove combination follow thru to the taste with mild carbonation. Spices are noted in the lingering finish. 5% abv.

Lost Coast Great White

Container: Draught
Style: Belgian Style Ale
Brewer: Lost Coast Brewing Co
City: Eureka, California
Country: United States
Description: An American version of the Belgian style. This unfiltered beer has a striking translucent, golden color with white clouds. Seemingly a contradiction in terms, it has a full body mouth-feel but is surprisingly light to drink. Topped with a hint of citrus, provided by Coriander and a secret blend of Humbolt herbs, this beer is slightly sweet and a delight to drink in any season.

Blanche De Bruxelles

Container: Draught
Style: Belgian White Ale
Brewer: Blanche De Bruxelles
City: Lefe'vire
Country: Belgium
Description: A very light white ale in the Belgium style with a hint of citrus and a complex, dry finish. Formally Manekin Pis, this beer offers all the attributes one would expect from a witbier. Cloudy due to residual yeast in the keg.