I am not a big Weiss or Wit beer fan, but when I have a good one, I really enjoy it.
That's kind of how I feel about wheat beers as well. I generally don't like them and they sometimes hurt my stomach but every once in a while I buy one by accident and love it. They can have a very refreshing taste to them some.
Strange that he wasn't going to sell the beers. So did he intend to brew them for himself personally?