New to cans this summer from Wild Onion is this seasonal offering. It only makes sense for a brewery that's already putting some beers in cans to get something out for the summer market. In today's craft beer world SUMMER + CANS = Cha-Ching!

From the Wild Onion Brewing site:

"Light and refreshing, this Belgian-style wheat beer is subtly spiced with orange and coriander for perfect summer harmony."

The CAN reads:

"Our warm weather seasonal is perfect for enjoying the long-awaited days of spring and summer.  This Belgian-style White Ale is traditionally brewed from a large dose of wheat malt and a splash of coriander and orange peel."

Here we go...

Pour - bright golden pour with surprising clarity for the style.  Dozens of tiny white bubbles push easily to the top of the glass and produce a big, fluffy, bone-white head.  Thick, ropey curtains of lacing cling to the glass as the head recedes.

Aroma - nose is full of sour citrus and some wet biscuit and sweet wheat notes emerge as it warms.  

Taste - A very sour start fades into a tart middle and the moderately high carbonation leads us to a semi-dry, reasonably clean finish.  The coriander is more prevalent as it warms up, which adds some complexity to an otherwise straightforward summer witbier.

Overall - Wild Onion’s offering is a good representation of how American brewers have taken to Witbiers and other Belgians and stayed true to the style.       

Would I buy more of it? - Like most beers of the style, this one would be good to have on hand for cooler summer days, and might be best enjoyed when paired with complementary foods.   

Note - Wild Onion Brewing is now canning five different brews! They're also going down in the craft can record books for being the first American brewery to can a pumpkin ale!