BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse is a nationwide restaurant and brewpub chain originally known for its pizza, with brewery operations starting in 1996. Typically you’d only find BJ’s beer on draft at its various locations, featuring a fairly standard lineup of 90s and 2000s era styles; but the company does can its beers, and I recently received a six-pack of its newest (returning) beer, Nit Wit White Ale, a Belgian-style witbier.
It’s an award-winning ale that returned after a three year hiatus, offered up as a spring seasonal. The marketing email I received had this to say about it:
This 5X gold medal-winning Belgian-style witbier is brewed with coriander and orange peel, delivering a refreshing citrus aroma, a smooth wheat character, and a crisp, dry finish that makes every sip go down easy. With 4.7% ABV and just 9 IBU, it’s light, sessionable, and perfect for toasting with friends, kicking off the weekend, or just enjoying the little wins.
Unlike a traditional hefeweizen, Nit Wit® skips the banana and clove and leans into zesty orange and subtle spice, making it a uniquely bright and refreshing white ale. And with top honors from the Great American Beer Festival and North American Beer Awards, it’s clear this fan favorite isn’t just good—it’s legendary.
Nit Wit was first brewed in 2004 at the company’s Chandler, Arizona location, and won a GABF gold medal that same year. It’s 4.7% ABV with 9 IBUs which sounds about perfect going into summer.
