RateBeer

Three Floyds Gumballhead

Score
98100
OVERALLStyle
Serve in Shaker, Weizen

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution

Add Distribution Data
send corrections | shelftag | edit barcodes |
RATINGS: 1198   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.74   IBU: 28   EST. CALORIES: 165   ABV: 5.5%
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
An American Wheat Beer brewed with red wheat and boat loads of amarillo hops gives this summer brew a lemony finish. The slight haze in the bottle is from the bottle-conditioning, where yeast is added to the bottle for a secondary fermentation. Gumballhead is a Skingraft Comics hero. Check out Skingraft Comics and Records at www.skingraftrecords.com. Cheers!


3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Crompt (30) - Clover, South Carolina, USA - FEB 18, 2012
Pours a golden honey color with a soapy head and the aroma is an enticing citrusy scent. The first sip sends your mouth into a bubbly almost champagne like feeling from the carbonation and it is cut by sweet and tangy citrus kick. Very mild and refined four a wheat beer.

3.8
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
jhamp9 (184) - Texas, USA - FEB 17, 2012
Pours a slightly hazy golden orange with a nice white head. Aroma is big piney and citrus hops. Taste is also big on the hops. Grapefruit and grassy hops with some sweet malt balance. Very good.

3.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Chipalsa (503) - Florida, USA - FEB 17, 2012
What a beer this was. The scent was surprisingly hoppy for a wheat ale - and quite herbal as well with hints of kumquat. While the taste was rather light on the hops there was a nice and distinctive dryness after the bready, grapefruit body.

3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
OmegaX (401) - Florida, USA - FEB 17, 2012
Thanks, again, to Chipalsa. This one is hoppy with wet hops and grass filling the nose. Some tangelo citrus aromas with a hint of sweetness are also evident. The pour is golden-orange with big bubbles and a white head. The wheat comes out much more once tasted. Wheat and grain flavors meld nicely with light citrus/grassy hops. This one is very sessionable and pairs effortlessly with pizza. Awesome

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
kzoobrew (13) - Michigan, USA - FEB 17, 2012
Hazy orange colored body. Creamy two and a half finger white head is set atop. The head works its way back slowly leaving spotty but thick lacing stuck to the glass. Hop forward aroma. Assertive tropical fruit backed by pleasant citrus and soft floral aroma. Wheat malt backs and balances the hops. Less of a grainy aroma than many American Pale Wheats, there is a rather pleasant sweetness. The hops are allowed to take center stage upfront. Sweet pineapple flavor leads followed by subtle grapefruit and a general citrus sweetness. The bitterness is rather low, though there is enough to provide balance. Soft malt sweetness rounds out behind. The soft wheat provides a nearly perfect combination for the fruity hop flavor. The bodied falls on the lighter side of medium. Fairly crisp carbonation. Moderate but refreshing finish. Gumballhead is a fantastic beer. While it is not one I reach for often when it is available to me, I also enjoy it when I do. Great warm weather beer but then again I would not be opposed to enjoying a few in the comfort of my home while watching the snow fly. Very drinkable, easy to enjoy.

4.8
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
dgorenz (2) - - FEB 14, 2012 does not count
One of the best wheat beers by one of the best microbreweries in America. The color and aroma are very nice.

3.5
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
Patrickctenchi (71) - columbus, Indiana, USA - FEB 13, 2012
Bright gold, frothy, slightly off-white head. Hoppy, grapefruit nose. Taste is strong, spicy hops, very crisp. More bitter than 28 IBU would suggest.Hard to feel the wheat. Dry.Not a big hop-head, but it’s pretty decent in my book.

3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
brystmar (15) - Brooklyn, New York, USA - FEB 12, 2012
Last time I drank this was while living in Chicago back in 2007. Glad I can appreciate this brew now. Hazy, golden pour with red hues and nice head. Strong hoppy aroma with hints of sweet malts too. Sweetness from the wheat malts help balance the hoppiness, though it finishes a touch watery with a lemony citrus aftertaste. Reminds me of Zombie Dust in some ways. Great beer for a hot summer day.


We Want To Hear From You



Join us! RateBeer is made by beer enthusiasts for the craft beer community. Your basic membership is free and allows you to read all beer ratings. Click here to create your account... and give your opinion!

Join Us »



View Page
1 2 3 4 » 120


Tick this beer
  • Currently 0/5 Stars.
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5



Rating Notecard:
Beer: Three Floyds Gumballhead Rating Avg: 3.74 No. of Ratings: 1198
Copyright © 2000-2012,
RateBeer LLC. All rights
reserved.
about us
About RateBeer
FAQ
Feedback?
New Beers
add
Advanced Search
Add A Beer
Add A Brewer
Add A Place
membership
Log In
Edit Personal Info
Premium Membership
Your Messages
the best
100 Beer Club
The Top 50