John Harvards Black Wheat Bock

Also referred as Winter Wheat Bock

Dark amber hue with light-brown, fizzy head. Aroma is of sweet malts with evident banana notes. Initial taste is moderately sweet, moving to a dominantly alcoholic finish. Heavy banana presence at the finish. Light to medium on the body, it has a watery texture with soft carbonation.

We have not encountered a beer with this particular taste before. Very unique. This is the first solid offering we’ve come across. Reviewed on January 20th, 2007.

Tap@John Harvards, Boston, Ma. Initially i didn’t like this, but it started tasted more authentic as i worked through it. Lots of banana esters, with the clovey and caramel/chocolate flavours i associate with the style. This was perhaps more chocolatey than others. Quite sweet it has to be said. Nice, but not quite up to German standards.