To Wit or not to Wit

Southhampton Double White, Publick House, Southhampton, NY

As Americans we feel compelled to build everything bigger—cars, skyscrapers, burgers and, yes, beers. Remember that this is land that shoves so many hops in its beer an avid IPA drinker may get stopped by the five-oh for transporting dope (the two plants are closely related and smell alike). Welcome the Double Wit style. American craft-brewers are no longer happy with wimpy ABVs, even in beer that is not notoriously strong.

Weighing in at a modestly hefty 7.2, the Southhampton Double White Ale hides its alcohol content like a teenager sneaking home after a kegger. Lemony fresh on the nose, the palate resonates sunshine—mainly light citrus fruit with just a smidge of almond. Unlike some other American Whites I have had recently, the Southhampton Double does not feel in the mouth like a bowl of frosted mini-wheats. It’s less globby than some, but still has a nice powdered-sugary sweetness.

The finish is the kind of smooth and refreshing that hits the spot on a warm spring day. It gives me an idea for the slogan—Double Wheat is Double Sweet.

Comments

[Chris]

That sounds delicious.

I need to the frack out of here & grab me one of them. Seems like my kind of brew.

[hailey]

Can you list some other white ales? what makes it a white ale?

i'm a beer lover, not a learner.

teach!