Widmer Nelson Imperial IPA

Nelson poured a clear, golden yellow color with a finger width, white head.  The nose has a malty richness to it that is balance by flowery hops.  The body is thick and malty, with chamomille notes and a sweetness to it.  The finish has a fuzzy dryness that progresses a little. 

Overall, this is a very enjoyable beer. Part of Widmer's 924 series, it is a sipper, but has a refined quality to it and is exactly what I look for in my IPAs.

Widmer Pitch Black IPA

Pitch Black IPA poured a dark brown color with a two fingered width, off white head.  The nose is incredible with roasted malt, and very pungent, piney hops.  The body has plenty of roasted malt with with a mellow middle and hop edges.  The finish is pleasant, dry with a sharp hop bite on finish that is not overly done.  The glass was coated with hanging lace. 

Overall, this is a very, very good beer.  Complex, balanced, and rich with flavor, this is a great interpretation of the new Black IPA style.  This might be Widmer's best. 

Widmer Hefeweizen

Widmer's Hefeweizen poured a hazy, dark yellow color with a thumb width white head.  Th aroma is predominatly thick wheat.  The body is thick, and heavy again on wheat. There is some faint lemon and banana notes with a citrus spice on finish. 

Overall an average american wheat ale. The depth and balance are nice but the flavors are a little bland, and nothing really wows here. 

Widmer Rotator Series IPA X-114 IPA

X-114 poured a clear, amber color with a finger width white head. The aroma has plenty of citrus and piney hops. The body is flowery, with a nice sweet malt base and a dry finish.  The carbonation is a little low for an IPA.

Overall,  a very nice IPA. Very nicely balanced, and the earthy notes lends a very nice quality.  This is an IPA worth seeking

out. 

Widmer Citra Blonde Summer Ale

Widmer's Citra Blonde Summer Ale poured a clear, amber color with a pen width white head. The aroma has plenty of orange with some cloying malt hiding underneath. The body is sweet up front, and the mouthfeel is thin with almost no carbonation. There are some big hops on the finish and a long, lingering dry bitterness.

Overall there are some great aspects to this beer; primarily the citrus notes and hopped finish but it is just not a complete beer. The mouthfeel up front lacks and the midddle of the beer is flat and bland.  This beer has great potential and is a passable Summer sipper but just falls a little short.