Ommegang Witte

When most people think of Cooperstown, NY, they think of the Baseball Hall of Fame, Double Day Field, and Pete Rose signing autographs just down the street on Induction Day. But did you know that a fine purveyor of craft beers also calls this cozy up-state New York town home?

Since 1997, Brewery Ommegang has shared a home with the birthplace of baseball. Which brings to mind one question, how does this Belgian style brewery rate in a town known for excellence? We‘ll figure out the answer to this question one beer at a time starting with Ommegang Witte.

Witte, Ommegang’s take on the Belgian-White, is a beer that is light, crisp, and heavy on spice. While most witbier’s provide a soft easy drink enhanced by a slice of fruit, Witte slaps your palate right across the face with a bold mix of coriander and citrus.

Like biting into a lemon, Witte gives you a tart rush that leaves your mouth tingling after every drink. This is actually a very refreshing sensation as your first drink will have your taste buds primed to enjoy the spice in every sip.

While I wouldn’t vote this brew into my hall of fame, I’ll always have an open roster spot for this Cooperstown craft on my team.

Ommegang Witte comes in at 8 mugs out of 10.