Review - Smuttynose Brewing Company's Wheat Wine Ale
"Another recently created American style, wheat wine, as its name implies, is a strong ale made with a substantial measure of malted wheat as well as barley. Close cousin to barleywines, wheat wines are typically strong, full bodied, deep gold to amber in color and feature a subtle soft tangy flavor derived from their wheat malt." -- Smuttynose Brewing Co.
This was the third of the "Big Beer" series that we've tested. It pours a medium amber color with a creamy, light-brown head. Hazy body. Aroma is lightly hoppy, with notes of flowers, perfume, and grapefruit. Also, hints of peach and alcohol were noted. Initial flavor was lightly sweet, with a moderately bitter finish. It left our mouths dry with a moderate alcohol feel. We found this particular bottle much more drinkable than the S'muttonator or the Barleywine.
Reviewed on February 26th, 2006 with guest reviewers MB and Lisa "Left Hand" Griffin.
| Type: | Wheat Ale |
| ABV: | 11% |
| Source: | 22 oz. Bottle |
| Score: | 18/30 |
