Rogue Half-E-Weizen (MoM Hefeweizen)

At first impression I had to do a double take and make sure that I didn’t crack an IPA. I couldn’t believe this was a heffe and now that I’m on the site I wonder about what the ’half’ means, though the ingredients don’t lead me to think it should taste so IPA ish. Perhaps there is a flavour contaminant in the glass or still on my tounge, but after several more sips to aquaint the mouth: smells malty and like a wierd BO spicey, ewww, slightly cloudy but still too clear especially for a hefe, bizarre hops and spice combo is just too complex tasting and the specialy bubbly mouth feeling from a Belgian hefe is just not there though I’d guess that was the point. It’s certainly an ok brew, but the label is all kinds of misleading.

650ml bottle. Clean and clear and well carbonated with a dense white blanket of foam. Aroma of bubblegum and vanilla that is sweet and inviting. Smooth with a nice soft texture and mouthfeel that is easy to drink.

Yeasty and spiced aroma. Cloudy and hay colored. Smooth and on the lighter side, but the spiciness of the coriander make up for it. Another words, the body could be fuller. Reminiscent of or a cross between a Weissbier and Witbier.

A decent hefe, not as flavorful as some but still pretty good. Hazy yellow pour with a nice head. Smell of coriander and bananas. Flavor is fruity and smooth.

Tap at Rattle n Hum. As a big fan of hefeweizens, I didn’t think this beer stood up to some of it’s peers. A good beer, to be sure, but not outstanding. Pours a hazy yellow with a light fluffy head. Nose of coriander and yeast. Flavor is mildly spicy, with strong fruity and yeasty notes. Reasonably carbonated and medium bodied. Smooth finish.

#600! Pours golden with a bubbly white head. Nice balance of citrus and sourness in the taste. You can taste a little ginger for sure. Nothing really special but nothing rancid.

Tasted 9/21/09. 22oz bomber. Hazy with a golden hue. White brainy head. Creamy grainy aromas. Medium bodied with a crisp citrus note. Bitter with orange and citrus flavors. Good hop finish. The ginger really adds a nice dimension to the bitter palate. The second pour is activated and sedimented. Grainy sweet cinnamon bready malts. Big ginger in the finish. I liked it!

22 oz bottle from Crystal Liquor Barrel. Cloudy orange pour, white foamy head. Wheat/yeast aroma with slight sulfur. Not very flavorful, slight yeast, bit of lemon, not much mouthfeel or finish.