Big Ridge Hefeweizen

Brewed by Big Ridge Brewing Co.
Style: German Hefeweizen
Surrey, Canada

Serve in Weizen

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Slightly hazy dark straw colour. Sweet, oily, and slightly perfumey. Hints of banana. Light diacetyl. Combines light hefeweizen notes with the lifeless, slick mouthfeel of a Soviet-style lager. Disappointing - Dave’s seasonals are usually better-made.

Date: September 06, 2009
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewpub
Appearance: opaque yellow, fine white head, drippy lace
Aroma: light sweet banana aroma, touch os spicy clove
Flavor: sweet banana flavor, touch of wheat tartness mellows the sweetness, light spicy clove
Aroma: 5/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 11/20
Rating: 2.9/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: ** /4

Slight hazy, but as close to clear as I’ve ever seen. I guess the kegs been around for awhile. Orange-yellow colour. Big over-ripe banana aroma, some bubble gum. A touch of citrus. Overly sweet up front. Flavour is very estery banana, bubble gum. Finishes with a touch of sourness. It’s way undercarbonated, which probably contributes to the sweet, oily mouthfeel. If they got the body down on this one, it would be better, but I liked it.