[RunDownHouse]

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my problem with that is you can really only find them at a nice supermarket or something and then they have most likely been on the shelf for god knows how long. I've tried to pick up some beers I've had in Europe in the states and often they're a little skunky.

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Even though Bavarian hefe is one of my favorites, I'm not a huge fan of Belgian Wits, go figure. As far as that goes, though, Flying Dog just recently started shipping a wit that I think is a pretty good rep of the style. They should have a wider distribution westward than someone like Ommegang, so look for it if you're in TX.

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Also - odd question - but what temperature do you serve it at?

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This is pretty subjective, but according to Garret Oliver, the colder the beer, the more of the bitterness you'll bring out of the beer. Obviously if its near freezing it'll dull just about every taste. But since you're looking to pick up the spice, fruit, and malt of these beers more than the hop flavors, I'd serve it a bit warmer than I would an APA or the like.

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It is considered a beer faux pas to have a slice of lemon in it.

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Source? I prefer it without but some places just stick it in without asking. It's not bad at all with.

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I also prefer these styles without lemon/orange, and also have found that the default at a bar is to get a wedge in your beer. Some people like the extra acidity to help cut through the smoothness and help lift flavors off the palate a bit more. No biggie either way.