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I do not remember if I have a label for hefeweizen, but I know I have one for wheat ale. In this case, as with every case I can possibly think of, a hefeweizen is always a wheat ale. I know that there is some distinction between a wheat ale, a white ale, and a wit. It is a somewhat narrow distinction, and breweries like to play around with the commonalities to the point that the individual styles often lose their distinctiveness. Nevertheless, this is a wheat beer, and I shall enjoy it as such.
The gold beer spits out a bit of head, but that head doesn't really have much staying power. The rather miniscule bubbles around the sides of the glass will not be leaving any lacing in their wake. Hopefully, they are just enough to keep deliciousness contained inside the beverage. The aroma is heavy grains with lemon and a spice or two. It smells very good, if a bit dry.
First sip is nice and smooth with honey and lemons dancing playfully. The mouthfeel is solid, and the grains are just background. I say that, but they are giving weight to the beer, and the dryness doesn't materialize. As a result, this is very nice. I think I let too much warmth get into it, as it says to drink it ice cold on the can, but this is still very good without the crutch of increased cooling.
Tip-in is gentle lemons atop honey and wheat with no carbonation to disturb them. The middle rocks with carbonation suddenly and loudly intruding on the beverage to the point that the flavors are a bit jumbled. The finish is honey and wheat before bitterness seeps in and stays for the trail off.
Bottom Line: Pretty good and fairly unique.
2.75/5
