Ithaca Apricot Wheat

On draft this week, Ithaca Beer Company's "Apricot Wheat". I made this random selection off the shelf among other singles because it was a hot summer afternoon and it seemed like a good idea. As I set out to learn about it, I discovered a few interesting things. First of all, this is a new beer to Ohio. Having only been in this state for less than a month, I think I got lucky enough to find it and try it. Something else I liked about the company.....they are a really small brewery. There are 9 employees listed on their website. They encompass the whole company from - ownership, to the office, to brewing and packaging. I feel glad to be part of helping them grow and hope this brand takes off here in the Buckeye State. Also, their story reminds me of the Samuel Adams story in that it started off small and grew. Good luck to the Ithaca Beer Co. crew.

Now on to the beer itself. As you can tell from the photo, it certainly looks like a nice think Wheat. This one is a little different though. There is a mix of barley in there with the wheat giving it a look that matches the name, but a flavor that surprises the taste buds. I poured the beer into the glass and watched the thick head pile up, then settle down a bit. I took a deep sniff of it. What a great aroma! Wheat beer and fruit - apricot to be precise. As the beer warmed just a little, a wonderful, but not overwhelming, apricot flavor came right through rounding out the wheat. It finished with a nice, but not overly bitter hoppiness. I definitely recommend this beer to anyone who loves fruit beer or wheat beer.
I look forward to trying their "CascaZilla" and "Brown Ale", and possibly even buying a T-shirt!!


KT's Comments:
"I liked it"