
Whaleback White balances its sharp Curacao, delicate coriander and champagne sophistication with the mature oak aromas of its traditional European bière blanche roots.
"Leelanau Brewing Company- Whaleback White
To call this perfected bière blanche distinct would be like calling Salvador Dali unique.
Words, in these cases, fail.
One's encounter with art, whether painted or fermented, is one that can only be based on a singular experience: yours.
However, when the craftsmen behind the the piece are imaginative yet professional and dogmatically creative, the resulting effect is rousing-
if not awe-inspiring.
Such is the case with this spiced pint of oak-aged beer. Well rounded with a trace of coriander and finishing with a bite, this is a bottle fit for any enthusiast's gallery."
Wright, Travis R. "Drink Up." Real Detroit Weekly Dec 12-18, 2007 : 14
"Just as the blustery cold winds and crusty snow keep many would-be residents warm in southern climates, this beer appeals to only a portion of beer drinkers. But Psenka never intended to create just another good lager: this brew evolved from a personal obsession with beer, a location-led vision and a few good connections...
Like the Whaleback, that evergreen-skinned icon of the Manitou Passage, like the stone-littered shores that frame our inland sea, and like those falling, golden leaves, Psenka's beer is just enough past ordinary to be as special as the Leelanau hills. Maybe just like the land from which it was born, not everyone will appreciate it, but for those that do, nothing in the world will ever come close. One can almost feel the planets starting to align."
Herd, Daniel. "A Whale's Story- Fine beer brewed from local landmark's inspiration"
Glen Arbor Sun 10 Nov. 2005
"Michigan potables have come into their own these past few years and this delicious ale- made in the traditional bière blanche manner by The Leelanau Brewing Company is certainly cause for celebration and regional pride. Aged in Oak to enrich a marvelous aroma of coriander and bitter orange peel, Whaleback White lacks nothing except shyness. This is a sharp, tart and refreshing kiss for the thirsty imbiber - and one considerably bolder than those delivered by European bottles. Speaking of this bottle, enjoy the beautifully-worded homage to Lake Michigan found on the back. Hey, is it too late for Lansing to select a state brew?"
del Valle. "Drink Up." Real Detroit Weekly sept 7-13, 2005 : 76.