Godspeed Goodies--Kiri Belgian Witbier

Kiri Belgian Witbier, from Toronto’s Godspeed Brewery, is a 5.1% Belgian-style wheater sold in 355mL cans. It’s an enthusiastically carbonated and slight hazy beer that pours with a crown of white suds.

Kiri has a yeasty nose, supplemented by notes of orange peel and clove—classic witbier aromatics. The flavour follows the same pattern: yeasty top note, with subtle orange rind and spice elements, as well as some banana esters. The mouthfeel benefits from ample carbonation, giving it an extra refreshing quality.

I’m not a huge witbier guy, so I approached Kiri with some trepidation; however, what I ended up with was four cans of a delightful, bright summery ale. I’d have liked it a bit more if it hit the citrus note a little louder.

Rating: 8.0 out of 10.