Big Sky Montana Trout Slayer Ale

Brewed by Big Sky Brewing Company
Style: Wheat Ale
Missoula, Montana USA

Serve in Shaker, Weizen

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Let me start by saying that I am judging this beer against the style. I’m not a huge wheat beer fan, but TroutSlayer is delicious. It was pretty clear for a wheat, was yellow in color and the head was composed of big bubbles. The aroma is what got me. It had a citrus aroma and some herbal smell that I couldn’t quite put my finger on. The taste was similar to the aroma, with more of a citrusy character. It was too easy to drink. After this and Moose Drool, I’m becoming a big fan of big Sky.

Here’s one of my all-time go-to brews! A delicious, very delicious, pale wheat ale from Big Sky Brewing – the Trout Slayer. Now being an angler at heart, fishing for trout has been something I’ve enjoyed doing since a young lad fishing the banks of the lovely White River in Arkansas. So naturally when I saw this brew I had high hopes for it to be something stellar, and it sure didn’t let me down! I’d put this up against any other brew in the same style and I know it would come out on top! Very well balanced flavors of the bitterness of the hops and the sweetness of the malts. So if you are looking for an excellent all-around brew, give this one a try soon! An excellent pairing with some spicy stuffed duck breasts and wild rice.

Sampled at the Black Hills Beer Fest. I was surprised that I had not tried this one. Pours a clear yellow with a large frothy head. Very crisp, refreshing wheat beer. Another winner from Big Sky. This would go great on a hot summer day.

Poured from bottle into Pint glass. Bright golden yellow with little head but very active looking. Aroma of semi-sweet wheat malt, citrus and Pilsner-like hops. Seems like a cross between an American Wheat and a Pilsner. Some grainy wheat, light citrus and spicy hops. Ends somewhat bitter. Moderately high carbonation, relatively light body and somewhat dry finish, plus the nice Pilsner-like taste leads to an extremely drinkable summer beer. Also, at 4.7%, it is a great session beer.

Pours corn water yellow with no head whatsoever! Nice floral hops aroma. This taste better than it looks. Not malty in the least, but VERY hoppy. Usually beers this hoppy have a higher alcohol content. This is one you can drink a lot of and not wake up next to a goat. Rather good. it’s somewhat light and refreshing, but bitter in the end.

MY Trout Slayer poured cleanly with a pillowy foam head that adhered to the inside of the glass. I drank a home brew of my own before pouring one of these and the alcohol content of round one was a bit more than I’d expected. Thus I’m looking down into my freshly poured Slayer and admiring the small constellation of peaceful bubbles that have migrated to the center of the head. Perhaps I’m tipsy. Either way, Big Sky’s all star river beer pours straw-to-golden. The entrance is a bit soft rock but the small drum solo at the end is flashy enough to make me a happy fan. Nicely done, Montana.

Nice clear color, good aroma, good carbonation, a little after taste. Over all good.

Fruity with just a smidge hoppy and bitter after. Good beer and this brewery seems to be very solid all around. Go Big Sky.

Smells like a chili beer with aromas of corn, mushrooms, and lots of chili peppers. Hazy yellow, thin head, some lacing. Surprisingly strong flavor of marigold and honey. Clover finish. Refreshing and very good. Quite a unique experience.

Nice clear golden color. Two finger head. Good retention. Quite good lacing. Sweet floral hop scent. Biscuity yeast notes. Strong wheat scent. Very earthy. Very mild flavor. Sweet graininess with a touch of spice. Floral and citrus notes. Light biscuit flavor mixed with mild grapefruit. Good, creamy medium bodied brew. Light and crisp. Quite a drinkable bottle, this one.