The Dirt
Hefeweizens - the tasty brew of the summer months. Sierra Nevada is known for their hoppy beers, so I've been meaning to try their hef to see what they were up to. As with most good hefs, this guy is unfiltered, and thus has a nice cloudy light golden color. Clove hits first on the front-end, then a light banana flavor follows, which gives way to a smooth wheaty sweetness on the finish. Like a cross between a traditional hef and an American hef, meaning the clove and banana flavors are there, but so is the wheaty sweet and hint of lemon. Not overpowering on the clove and banana - fairly well balanced. I recommend swishing it in your mouth in order to get the full flavor profile, otherwise it can appear weak if drank too quickly. Don't forget to leave a little bit of beer left in the bottle to swirl! Some extra flavor is sit'n at the bottom of that bottle.
Worth it?
When normally priced, this is a bit steep, but when on sale is a great buy. A good hef - definitely nice for a summer day. Guess Sierra Nevada isn't just about the hops.
The Final Word
