Tasted: Tamerlane Wit

A little more than a year ago, Brewmaster Mike's wife was still pregnant and about to have her baby shower.  Brewmaster Mike decided beer must be involved in the baby shower, if he had anything to do with it (and he did!).  I believe his inspiration for the beer that ultimately made an appearance at the shower was his wife's affinity for Belgian Whites.  Needless to say, the beer was a hit and he nearly drained the keg that day!  Well, its wheat season again, and Brewmaster Mike decided he wanted to make this, well a version of it anyway, beer again.  After being pitched the idea, which involved the original recipe plus such outrageous ingredients as juniper berries, lime peel, and ginger, I decided I wanted no part of that beer.  However, we were able to work out a plan to remove my portion of the beer before those ingredients were added.  I must say, for the record, I am not really a fan of non-traditional ingredients in beer, though I occasionally dabble.  This was just a little out of my comfort zone.  I knew the beer was a hit before and trusted the base recipe, but Brewmaster Mike had made this a completely different brew in typical Brewmaster Mike fashion.  To remind myself, as well as Brewmaster Mike, what we were making, I added at every step, "this is your beer."  I suppose I said it with too much blame and negativity.  For that I am sorry.  I did not mean to upset Brewmaster Mike.  I must not judge.  Brewing is about experimentation, and Brewmaster Mike is a mad scientist.  That being said...

Aroma:  8
Appearance:  9
Style:  9
Bitterness:  6
Maltiness:  5
Mouthfeel:  5
Head:  4
Balance:  5

These marks earn the Tamerlane Wit a 49 out of 55 and a percentage of 89%.