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RATINGS: 262   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.09   EST. CALORIES: 120   ABV: 4%
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Ballast Point Wahoo Wheat Beer is created using the same ingredients that were once used in Belgium. Flaked unmalted wheat, oats and malted barley comprise the grain. The unmalted wheat has a high protein content, which causes the beer to be hazy, thus giving it a cloudy, or "white" appearance. A special yeast gives a refreshing tangy flavor that is different from both the sour Weiss beers of Berlin or the banana and clovey Weizens of Bavaria. The mild hopping allows the unique malts to show through and does not conflict with the subtleties of the citrus spicing. This unique citrus character is created by adding a blend of curacao (bitter orange), sweet orange and coriander to the boil. White beers are light and refreshing, yet provide a complex reminder that interesting high quality beer does not have to be bitter and dark. Ballast Point Wahoo Wheat Beer is the perfect beer for sunny San Diego.


twistedviews' rating

2.9
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 12/20
twistedviews (75) - California, USA - JAN 1, 2010
alright for a wheat, pours a golden yellow with a lightly foamed head in a glass. light on hops. good but not great.


most recent ratings

3.6
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
BrewMoose (48) - Florida, USA - JUN 10, 2013
22oz bomber. Pours with a thick white head and hazy golden color. Lots of range and spice in the aroma. Refreshing orange flavor with nice mouthfeel. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

2.8
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 11/20
MadRobin (1061) - Silver Spring, USA - MAY 24, 2013
On tap at Gilly's Beer & Fine Wine in Rockville, MD. Cloudy, light straw-yellow with a near-white head and good lacing. Aroma of wheat, green apples, grain and lemon. Taste of grain, wheat, coriander, light yeast and mild lemon. A lot of flavors are hidden in here, but unfortunately it's a case of no flavor distinguishing itself out of a bland, rather than complex, mix. Light body medium/low carbonization. I'm a big fan of Ballast Point, so I was disappointed to find this pale imitation of a Belgian wit. Where's the yeasty spiciness? Where's the banana? It's not that the beer tastes; it's just bland and disappointing. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
DrSilverworm (2962) - Cincinnati, Ohio, USA - MAY 5, 2013
22oz bottle. Date code on the bottle seems to read 08/25/2 , figure that must be a typo. It’s a freshly delivered case, and this is the first time I’ve seen this stuff in this area. Shared with friends during a game of Catan. Clear golden color. Thin, kind of bubbly white head, that soon fades. Doesn’t leave much lace, only little loose ropes. Bottom pour was much more hazy and white. Orange and coriander evident in the aroma. Some light belgian yeast character in the flavor. Medium body. lighter, more smooth carbonation. Kind of crisp, more dry finish. Light zesty sweet taste, spice. OK witbier. Not anything special.

3.5
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 13/20
ekoerper (555) - Iowa, USA - APR 22, 2013
Aroma: light malts and bready wheat and yeast. There are hints of spices that come through, with a touch of coriander and clove, also slight citrus notes. Appearance: hazy straw yellow pour, ample white head with decent lacing. Flavor: yeasty bread and light malts, crackers, clove, citrus, some coriander, low bitterness. Palate: light body, medium+ carbonation. Overall: a nice sessionable wheat brew, great warm weather beer.

3.2
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
dimenhetfield (2378) - , Florida, USA - APR 18, 2013
Bottle shared by my buddy Ian, thanks man. This was a good switch up from all the stouts and barley wines we were consuming that night. Nothing really super special but a good FL beer for sure.

3.1
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
anders37 (12965) - Malmö, SWEDEN - APR 11, 2013
Draft @ the brewery. Pours a hazy yellow color with a small white head. Has a fruity wheat malty spicy aroma. Fruity wheat malty spicy flavor with weak yeasty hints. Has a fruity wheat malty spicy finish.

3.2
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
neuromatt (858) - Toronto, Ontario, CANADA - MAR 23, 2013
On tap at the brewery in San Diego, served in a tulip. Pours hazy yellow-golden with a small white head that fades to a few bubbles and leaves trace lacing. On the nose there are big notes of coriander, citrus and Belgian yeast, along with wheat and subtle flowers. The flavour is medium-sweet with flowers, pale malts and wheat. There is a subtle hoppy bitterness that grows towards the end. The finish is medium in length and malty with subtle spice. On the palate, it is medium in body with a smooth, milky texture and soft carbonation. Overall, this is a decent Belgian style white, but nothing special. 2013-03-22

2.9
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
NeuroPliny (43) - Calgary, Alberta, CANADA - MAR 22, 2013
On tap at Ballast point. Pours hazy yellow-orange. Notes of orange and Coriander on the nose. Mildly hoped. Easy summer drinking patio beer.

3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
stevencon (278) - Tallahassee, Florida, USA - MAR 12, 2013
From bottle straw yellow fluffy white head that lingers. Smells pretty basic wheat orange and coriander. Taste similar refreshingly light. Very drinkable and only 4.99 a bomber.

3.1
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
jbruner (1200) - Tallahassee, Florida, USA - MAR 12, 2013
Pours a translucent golden yellow from the bottle with fluffy white head and light lacing that slides down the glass. Aroma of wheat, very faint hints of spice and citrus. Taste follows, pretty much all bready wheats, slight floral notes. Meh.


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