Sturdily robust Sierra Nevada collaboration places rich whipped cream head above proud amber body as stylish banana-clove sweetness receives prominent lemony grapefruit and orange tang normally reserved for brisker citric-hopped IPA’s. In the backdrop, vanilla wafer-like caramel malts contrasts dark floral respite and mild rosemary herbage.
On tap at Climax, soft-tongued raspberry puree tartness relegates mildly creamed banana-bubblegum sweetness and sour lemon tingle above delicate white wheat spine. Sweet-tart candied raspberry persistence pays off for fruitful hefe.
On tap at Seven Lakes Station, sour lemondrop tartness rises above reluctant banana-clove expectancy, calm herbal respite and mild floral aspect, gaining white-peppered green tea nuance over time.
On tap at Coastal Craft Beverage, moderate pilsner-malted hefeweizen lets lemony orange tartness override mild banana-creamed clove and coriander spicing. Light floral tones waver and pale wheat spine dries out.
On tap at Flying Saucer Draught Emporium – Addison, effervescent carbolic spritz enlivens tart banana-clove sweetness and lemon-candied orange tang to its light vanilla wheat spine. Just a tad dryer than usual hefe fare.
On tap at Brick House Tavern – Plano, mildly creamed hefeweizen brings beet sugar-like floral fruiting to the fore as serene banana-clove-coriander sweetness lightens over delicate wheat spine. Distant peach, orange and vanilla undertones sway.
Sharpest and most acidic Blonde on the market. Tart lemon pucker infiltrates stylish banana-clove conflux, wavered green apple souring and lightly vinous green grape esters. Limey lemon-seeded bittering and pungent pepper piquancy linger over white wheat spine.
On tap at NJ Beer Expo ’13, sessionable wheat-sugared moderation plies expectant banana bubblegum sweetness to lemon-spiced spritz. Passing clove, coriander and cardamom illusions too thrifty to bulk up wispy yellow-fruited nature. Slight metallic tinge undercuts Seltzer-fizzed banana bread finish.
