With a luminous straw colour, a lasting white head, great lacing and just the right amount of haze, White Anvil has the gorgeous witbier appearance nailed. A powerful whiff of perfume on the nose is backed up by coriander seed and just a hint of bread. Taste-wise, it’s a crisp and refreshing beer, not as potent as the nose would suggest. There’s a definite dryness, but something sweet in the background as well, making this a well balanced and highly drinkable beer – definitely Anvil’s finest ale.
Many drinkers are not fond of plastic bottles but Anvil’s out-of-the-way location demands it and generally, brewer Theo de Beer manages to get the bottling right. His witbier is a well-carbed brew capable of wiping the palate clean after a creamy cheese – try it with brie, camembert or a flavourful goats’ cheese.
I’m a huge fan of this style, which is woefully under-represented in South Africa. More witbiers please brewers!
How much: R30 for a 500ml draught, R40 for a bottle.
Where: Anvil’s beer are only available from the brewery, which is based in Dullstroom, Mpumalanga.
Hi Lucy,
Thanks for the kind words, you’d swear we paid for the review. One correction please, price per liter bottle is R40 and not R30.
Do you know of anybody going to CT in the next month, want to send a Saison down. Been maturing hot for the last three weeks.
Theo
Will change that now Theo, thanks! I might actually be coming up your way soon…will keep you posted!
One of my favourite styles too and always ask for it when I visit, sadly its not a year round brew, but always get some when I am there. Love the subtle citrus and coriander and the refreshing finish. Hint Theo – make sure there is some in 6 weeks time – I’m back then
Hi Kevin,
Due to popular demand now make it all year. Only stopped production due to lack of a key ingredient, the naartjie peel. Have made provision for twelve brews of peel this season, so hopefully will have it regularly.
Theo
Thanks, Lucy, can’t wait to get to Dullstroom to visit Theo!