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Rickard’s Original White launch at OPUS BAR

April 28th, 2007 | Category: Vancouver | Author: Raj

Rickard’s Original White is a refreshing, medium-bodied, Belgian-style wheat ale spiced with a perfect combination of fresh coriander and orange peel for a uniquely complex taste and uncommonly smooth velvety finish.

On Friday the 27th, OPUS BAR hosted the VIP Launch of Rickard’s Original White.

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The original invite:

Summer Nights Beckon…
Served chilled with an orange slice.
Paired with Canapes.
In the company of friends.
DIVINE.

VIP Event. Join us for the Westcoast launch of ‘Original White’ Rickard’s Newest Craft Beer.

Some more information about the beer:

Considered a “Belgian White”, Rickard’s Original White is a style of beer that is unfiltered-creating its light opaque appearance.

The result of this process is a smoothness and full body like no other.

6 Comments so far

  1. Craig Hotson September 11th, 2007 10:26 am

    I purchased some Rickard’s White Ale in the 12 bottle taster Pack distributed by Molson,s.
    The 4 bottles of White each had 1/4 inch of black crud on the bottom of the bottle. A gentle pouing produced a dark cloudy appearance with small black pieces of ? swimming in the glass.
    I phoned Molson from the number on the bottle and spoke to “John” a Customer Rep. He said that was normal for that beer.? Could that be true — or could it be to long on the shelves. I have read about Belgian White ale - could not find reference to Black cloudy White Ale.? I felt quite sick afterwards.
    Would apprecriate your thoughts on this.
    Many Thx.

    Craig C Hotson
    184 Harris Blvd.
    Winnipeg Manitoba
    R3J 3P5

  2. Bob Andrews November 17th, 2007 11:22 pm

    I too just got a batch from the Liquor store in Cumberland B.C. I had one white ale last night and never noticed the black crud floating around in it. Today I was about to drink another when my wife noticed the black gunk floating around in it and she kind of freaked out. I usually get the mixed beer with the pale ale and saw that this was new. It says it is unfiltered so I imagine it is just the fermented wheat so if that can be verified I’ll drink it.

  3. B.Ochitwa February 19th, 2008 9:42 am

    FEB.19 2008

    I purchased the Taster’s Pack as well and am concerned about the Original White Ale product . The cloudy whiteness does not concern me greatly but the large flakes of Black debris accumulating on the bottom does look ominous indeed. Today I called the 1 800-molsons for some enlightenment on the more than white ale and was informed that the number had been changed to 1 888 634 7274 which was answered by a young lady that said this number has nothing to do with Molson’s.

    If anyone can enlighten me on this becoming more cloudy product and issue it would be appreciated.

    Yours truly,
    B Ochitwa

  4. raj February 19th, 2008 10:25 am

    As per:

    http://www.molson.com/companyinformation/contact/index.php

    If a specific comment about one of our products, please provide as much product detail as possible below, and we’ll give you a call back to gather all the facts and respond quickly to your concerns. Or you can always give us a call at 1-800-MOLSON1 (Canada) or 1-877-MOLSON1 (United States), Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

  5. steve April 1st, 2008 10:50 am

    Yeah, this is normal for this type of beer. To drink it properly, you should pour it in a pint glass. With about 2cm of beer left in the bottle, shake it, or swirl it rather, to get the sediment from the bottom of the bottle. Then pour the rest into the glass. Garnish with an orange or lemon (rickards = orange) Most of these wheat beers are fermented in the bottle, which yields the sediment. Enjoy!

  6. raj April 1st, 2008 2:25 pm

    Brilliant comment, thanks for clarifying, Steve.

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