Yellowhammer is one of those Alabama breweries that likes to do things just a little bit different. I'm not super familiar with their beers, but that's going to change soon! The few that I've had before this one were pretty good, being their flagship beer, I hope it is. According to the label, they have ditched the traditional orange peel and coriander normally found in Belgian White Ales. They have decided to brew this one with lime leaves, fresh ginger and chamomile. I'll be honest, I'm not really sure what chamomile taste like, so I'll take their word for it. Ok, on to the beer.
Appearance...
A hazy yellow with a very thin white head. I wasn't very careful when I poured, yet the head stayed super thin. There is however plenty of carbonation to this beer, you can see lots of little bubbles dancing their way to the top of my Yellowhammer pint glass. 6/10
Aroma...
There a lot of Belgian scents in this brew. I get a lot of banana, orange, lime and just a hint of ginger and spice. I also pick up some faint doughy, or bready notes. 8/10
Taste...
The flavor of this brew is a lot like the aroma. I get a lot of citrus and banana and again, just a hint of ginger. There are some light spices that play on your palate. The wheat flavors are there, but not in huge amounts. I like it better that way. I really enjoy the huge amount of flavor they packed into this 4.8% abv brew. 8/10
Mouthfeel...
I was a little worried about the mouthfeel when I saw the lack of head in my glass. Fortunately, I was worried for no reason. This beer feels a lot bigger than I was expecting. A creamy mouthfeel with a nice amount of carbonation. There is a slight buttery slickness that lingers for a bit, but it's not too bad. 8/10
Overall...
I'm pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoy this beer. This is not a style that I typically enjoy, so my rating may be a little lower than someone who was a Witbier fan. That being said, I think the guys up in Huntsville did a great job with the brew. It's refreshing enough to drink during the summer and flavorful enough to drink during the colder months. I'll gladly drink this one again. I give this beer a...
7.5/10
