What Our Panel Thought
Aroma: “Moderate tart wheat aroma, with light spiciness and a bright fruit sweetness. Some sulfury yeast, delicate noble hops, and bready Pilsner malt. A touch of citrus and lemon that’s pleasant and refreshing.”
Flavor: “Bready wheat flavor that’s very clean, with a hint of lemon. It’s well-composed with the balancing hops bitterness. The yeast is mostly banana and other fruit esters. Not the classic Bavarian hefe character, but not out of line for an American wheat. The sulfur carries through the finish, with light dryness and spice.”
Overall: “Great hops character and malt balance, and nails the wheat in both aroma and flavor. The chewy body and carbonation are nice. If you’re looking more for an American wheat than a German hefeweizen, this is for you. It’s missing the clove, and could use a bit more banana and lemon. Ignoring that, it’s a clean, well-made beer.”
What the Brewers Say
“The American ale yeast is subtle, but the grains take center stage and, when left in the unfiltered beer, give it that classic cloudiness and additional body.”
