Insight Picnic by the Wicked Thicket Dry-hopped Witbier

Insight Picnic by the Wicked Thicket Dry-hopped Witbier. 5.3 % ABV. Insight Brewing, Minneapolis, MN.

Cloudy, golden-toned, bright ivory head.

In the nose: Citrus notes. Nice and hoppy, Coriander and orange zest lurk just below. Sweetness and spice.

In the mouth: Enters the palate smoothly and sweetly, with a side order of gentle hop bitterness. Soft and mellow. Yeast and wheat flavors intermingle with fruit and spice. Citrusy hop flavors stay on top of the scene, mingling nicely with the witbier taste. Damned delicious. Best of both worlds in this one.

A delicious balance of orange peel and lemon-zest blend well with the richness from the wheat. The malt and wheat backbone provides a velvet mouthfeel while layers of Citra hops deliver orange blossom and lemon on the nose while the yeast hints at pepper and coriander. Crisp and refreshing with citrus finish.