Drew (2406), Kent, Ohio, USA Jan 23, 2006 Thick golden amber hazy, short head but excellent lacing. Aroma is sweet fruity citrus with banana. Thick bodied (almost too thick at times), smooth chewy juicyfruit gum with hints of banana cooked with caramalized sugar. Tasty, but almost overpowering - I can only take one of these at a sitting. Maddog (231), Kettering, Ohio, USA Jan 23, 2006 My favorite of the 5 wheat series from Bell’s. Pours very cloudy like a good wheat should with sediment in the bottle. This is a great wheat with power on top of its banana like flavors. Very easy drinking beer for one that is 8%, but then again, it is rare to find a good, flavorful beer that isn’t easy to drink. heemer77 (4294), Savannah, Missouri, USA Jan 22, 2006 Thanks for the bottle, Duane. This poured a clody medium orange with a white head. The aroma was spicy bread along with bananas and nutmeg. The taste was sweet pears with over ripe bananas. There is also a little spicy cinnamon and some black pepper. This is a big beer that was confusing. Thaichile (599), 10aFly, New Jersey, USA Jan 22, 2006 Bottle. An orangey pour with an incredible, never quitting head. Scents of bread and not much else. Flavor, geez, it was horrible. Funky, musty flavors. Didn’t make it through the bottle. Maybe a bad bottle? UnsofistaCat (222), Garden City, Michigan, USA Jan 22, 2006 Updated: Aug 23, 2006Wow. Amazing. I actually was shocked to find out this stuff is 8%. Creamy white head. Hefeweizen on steroids. Big time banana, maybe some coriander and vanilla. Smells like Hoegarden. Great finish, very smooth. Rerate.....didn’t enjoy this one quite as much as the first go around. mstockton (186), Rochester, Michigan, USA Jan 21, 2006 Hmmm...could be one of my favorites. A dark orange color with a white/tan head. Thick and opaque with chunks of stuff floating in it...yum. This stuff is nice and thick and lingers after the swallow. It’s sweet with some fruit and some big wheat flavor. If you like any of the Bell’s Wheats, this may be the best. However, that 8% alcohol makes its presence known...Winter White and/or Oberon may be easier drinkers if you’re looking to have several at one time. Enjoy! ihopgod (12), Roseville, Minnesota, USA Jan 19, 2006 Yum, absolutely great for an innovative wheat beer. I think this and the "8" are wonderful. Thick cloudy yellow with loads of yeasties, aroma is somewhat disappointing considering the flavor. Thick with notes of spice, banana, heavy wheat, alcohol, sweetness, maybe some syrup as mentioned by others. Bell’s, I love you... your beers are for the most part great and tasty. Keep up the good work. Brewso (238), Mt Kisco, New York, USA Jan 18, 2006 Smells and tastes much like a belgian tripel but darker and thicker. Sweet, hay, maple syrup with banana and butterscotch on the nose. Almost as good to smell as it is to taste. Delicious.
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