Episode 015 – Philadelphia Brewing Co. Walt Wit, Hitachino Nest White Ale, Ommegang Witte

This week is all about White Beer, a Belgian style rich in history. Funny thing about these beers — none of them are from Belgium!

We start out with Philadelphia Brewing Company’s Walt Wit. Then we go to the far east for Hitachino’s Nest White Ale, from Kiuchi Brewery which is quickly becoming a favorite! Finally, we wrap up with Ommegang Witte from Brewery Ommegang, founded in Cooperstown and now operating on both sides of the Pond.

Show Notes

Walt Whit

ABV: 5.0%
Brewer: Philadelphia Brewing Company Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information:
The Walt Wit is quite refreshing but tastes more like a traditional American lager than a White Beer. Still, its crisp body and light nature make it a nice alternative to traditional Whites.

Hitachino Nest White Ale

ABV: 5%
Brewer: Kiuchi Brewery, Naka, Japan.

Additional Information:
Hitachino Nest makes a fantastic White Beer! Kiuchi does the style service delivering a complex ale with an exciting flavor and abundance of spices. Orange, Coriander, and faint hints of rice or soy can be found when you continually taste this one. the Hitachino’s Nest family is quickly becoming a favorite and we just love the label design!

Ommegang Witte

ABV: 5.1%
Brewer: Brewery Ommegang, Cooperstown, NY.

Additional Information:
Brewery was started in 1997 by Don Feinberg, a lover of Belgian Beer. The Brewery was sold to Duvel in 2003 but keeps producing its family of Belgian Beers from its home city of Cooperstown.