Review - Boston Beer Company - Samuel Adams Hefeweizen
"Samuel AdamsŪ Hefeweizen beer is a traditional spin on a classic American craft brewing style. The brewers of Samuel AdamsŪ used both malted and unmalted wheat, and two row Pale barley for a clean malty, cereal note. This bright, fruity wheat ale is unfiltered, retaining a natural haze from malt proteins, crisp, bright flavors of wheat, and fresh, fruity ester complexity from our proprietary ale yeast. Accentuated with Noble Spalt-Spalter hops, Samuel AdamsŪ Hefeweizen has an elegant and pleasant bitterness, finishing smooth and clean." -- Boston Beer Company
We are fans of this wheat ale offering from Sam Adams. Aromas are of light lemony hops, with of course a light citrus presence. It pours to a large, frothy white head with a hazy, light yellow body. Good lacing and a mostly lasting head. At first taste, it is lightly acidic, with a sharp finish. Long duration on the palate. Soft carbonation on the mouth with a slightly dry feeling left over.
Reviewed on May 13th, 2006.
Type: | Wheat Ale |
ABV: | 5.4% |
Source: | 12 oz. Bottle |
Score: | 19/30 |