Great River Widespread Wit

This is a 5.5% ABV unfiltered white wheat ale brewed with spices. It is from the Great River Brewery of Davenport, Iowa (originated as the Old Capitol Brew Works and Public House in Iowa City, Iowa). The spices include bitter and sweet orange, wild chamomile, and coriander.

The beer pours a lightly hazed orange honey golden and apricot in color. There is a short head of white foam. The aroma is very spiced, the chamomile making a stronger impression than you might expect. The taste is toasted wheat and spices. The mouth is a bit watery and there is a sour note on the end that is not commensurate in general with this style. There is a light floral bitterness on the end. Underwhelming.