The Brewery: Westbrook Brewing Co. (Mount Pleasant, SC)
The Brew: White Thai (Witbier)
Availability: Cans & Draft (Year-Round)
ABV: 5%
Rating: 8/10
Location: Home
Found: Fingerlakes Beverage Center
The Story? 2013 was a good year for several, fan-favorite craft breweries to make their way into to the NYS marketplace. Bell's I've talked the most about, but towards the end of the year, Westbrook Brewing out of South Carolina made their way in as well. Their first offerings to Upstate NY are their IPA and White Thai witbier.
The cans are eye-catching - bright, simple, yet artisan in design. This Witbier skips the usual orange/coriander road, instead taking inspiration from the Southeast, and utilizes fresh lemongrass, ginger root, and a dash of Sorachi Ace hops. I was honestly very excited what results lay in store.
The Beer? White Thai presents itself with a hazy, golden-straw colored body under a half finger of pure-white head. A lovely, delicate nose of dry yeast and nod of citrus zest follows.
The flavor is pleasant. A quick spice of ginger jumps out of the first sip, but quickly smooths out. The Belgian Wit inspiration is apparent, but subtle. Notes of straw, mild lemon, and soft ginger all linger just beyond the foreground. Carbonation levels are typical and mouth feel and coat are somewhat mediocre.
Overall, a light, tasty brew, but I would have loved a stronger presence of the lemongrass and ginger for a more adventurous offering.
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