pFriem Wit – pFriem Family Brewers – 97 Rating

BC: Who came up with this beer’s recipe?
This was one of pFriem’s original core beers that we came to market with when we opened. I made the original recipe for this beer, but with all our beers we take a team approach to them and are constantly changing them. Max Kravitz, our Quality Control and Lab Manager, keeps an extra special watch on this beer, he is always challenging us to make this beer better and better. It has been fun to watch this beer grow and change. It was a great beer in the early days, but it is fun to try to make it better each time we brew it.

BC: What’s your favorite aspect of this beer (flavor, aroma, etc.)?
The beauty of this beer is the nuance of all these flavors. Making Wit is like making Pilsner, everything has to work together in harmony or the beer just doesn’t work. I love how this beer is full and creamy on the palate, yet finishes dry and effervescent.

BC: Where does this beer’s name come from?
With all our beers we just name them what they are. In this case its a historical style “Wit,” so the beer is simply named Wit.

BC: Is this your “desert island beer?”
This would be towards the top of the list. It has all the key elements that I want out of a desert island beer: drinkable, dynamic, flavorful, and when you get finished you want another one. Although it fits all the key points, there is one other beer that we brew that would be my go-to...

BC: Can you describe this beer in 10 words or less?
Cloudy and opaque. Spritzy, spice, and fresh. Smooth and Creamy.

BC: Do you know a story – or have a personal story – that revolves around this beer?
On my first trip to Belgium, my wife and I were touring the country by bike. We drank so many good beers on that trip, but tasting fresh, full-flavored Wits in Belgium was a game-changer for me. Wit is one of the most complex and dynamic beers that you drink that's around 5 percent ABV.

BC: What's a good food pairing for this beer?
Fresh shucked Oysters and steamed Manilla Clams.