Schlaumeier
Schilling Beer Company in Littleton, New Hampshire, United States 🇺🇸
Weizen - Hefeweizen Rotating|
Score
7.20
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Bavarian-Style Hefeweizen
Schlaumeier (“smart aleck”) is a flavorful straw-colored Bavarian specialty wheat ale. Yeast-driven notes of banana and clove define this traditional delicacy.
Schlaumeier (“smart aleck”) is a flavorful straw-colored Bavarian specialty wheat ale. Yeast-driven notes of banana and clove define this traditional delicacy.
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8.4/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 10
Overall 8.5
Draught at the brewery, 8/11/16.
Moderately hazy, light, flaxen-blonde body is well-carbonated and topped by a good-sized white head showing strong retention.
Spicy phenols in the nose promise white pepper and very light clove, as the dry, rustic, grainy wheat/cereal character alongside a strong minerality provides incredible clarity and brightness. Not heavy on the banana or bubble gum, though the esters are certainly present to some degree. They further add softness to the beer and no alcohol or flaw is present.
Wasn’t expecting much out of this light rendition, but wow is this stuff flavorful...moderate acidity balances light malt sweetness and soft, lightly juicy esters as a crisp, snappy grain and phenol combination clears the palate on the finish, leaving a trail of minerality. A very gentle bitterness helps accomplish this as well, from the grassy, herbal hops, while white bread and light honey linger on. Awesome stuff and I love the assertiveness of flavor and yet crisp, drinkability.
Moderately hazy, light, flaxen-blonde body is well-carbonated and topped by a good-sized white head showing strong retention.
Spicy phenols in the nose promise white pepper and very light clove, as the dry, rustic, grainy wheat/cereal character alongside a strong minerality provides incredible clarity and brightness. Not heavy on the banana or bubble gum, though the esters are certainly present to some degree. They further add softness to the beer and no alcohol or flaw is present.
Wasn’t expecting much out of this light rendition, but wow is this stuff flavorful...moderate acidity balances light malt sweetness and soft, lightly juicy esters as a crisp, snappy grain and phenol combination clears the palate on the finish, leaving a trail of minerality. A very gentle bitterness helps accomplish this as well, from the grassy, herbal hops, while white bread and light honey linger on. Awesome stuff and I love the assertiveness of flavor and yet crisp, drinkability.
Tried
on 21 Aug 2016
at 17:21
8.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8
On tap at the source. Hazy deep yellow color with a decent sized bubbly white head that slowly recedes. Big banana and moderate bubble gum on the nose with a light spice to counter. Very tasty, fantastic hefe.
Tried
from Draft
on 11 Aug 2016
at 13:20
7.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Sample draft at the source. Aroma is floral with scent of bread and citrus. Nice, thick and sustained white head that laced the glass while drinking.
Flavor has the noticeable banana and citrus. The nice thing here is the banana Yeast flavor never overwhelms the palate. The mouthfeel is on the fuller side but doesn’t become chewy. Had I had this in a blind taste test, I would have said this was a fresh Hefe brewed in Germany. Perfect use of the yeast.
Flavor has the noticeable banana and citrus. The nice thing here is the banana Yeast flavor never overwhelms the palate. The mouthfeel is on the fuller side but doesn’t become chewy. Had I had this in a blind taste test, I would have said this was a fresh Hefe brewed in Germany. Perfect use of the yeast.
Tried
from Draft
on 22 Jun 2016
at 17:58
7.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7
Great clarity. a pale burnt orange. minimal head but white ring.Not a lot of aroma on this one but that’s probaby because it was filled to the top of the glass.. Sort of an oatmeal, munich malt taste. good yeast presence. ginger, lemon, hay and wheat with a spicy yeast presence. finish is clean with a nice oat, barley taste.
Tried
on 05 Jul 2015
at 17:01