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Leinenkugels Sunset Wheat

Leinenkugels Sunset Wheat - Wheat Ale

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 Percentile 
37
overall
Brewed by Leinenkugel Brewing Company (MillerCoors)
Style: Wheat Ale

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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 Ratings  Average  Score  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
9112.92/5.02.91/5.04.9%69Shaker, Weizen
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Commercial Description:
If you've ever experienced a Northwoods sunset, you know it's a moment unlike any other. So instead of putting it into words, we captured the Northwoods' finest moment in every batch of our all-new Leinenkugel's Sunset Wheat. Brewed with malted wheat, Cluster hops and natural coriander, Sunset Wheat has a soothing taste that will leave you speechless. It's like your very own sunset in a bottle.
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 clueo (112), Pennsylvania, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/515/20
Apr 29, 2009  
Pours into a yellow haze with a frothy head. The smell is orange and lemon with a touch of a floral hint. Overall a nice spring/summer beer which is light and refreshing on a warm day!


 ditmier (1019), Boise, Idaho, USA
1.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
1/104/52/101/55/20
Apr 29, 2009  
2009 Bottle - Pours a murky pale orange with a medium, frothy white head...aroma is what the fuck? Hmm, Spicy citrus, anise, cloyingly sweet malt, fruity...is that a good thing or bad?...well, I took a sip anyways, spot on for what I expected, more spice, orange, old bread and sticky malt, but with a fleeting bitterness...it’s like the shit people use to trick their kids into digesting medicine, artificially sweet and chalky...I tried to finish it, but the nose started to make me sick, never again...


 Elwood (654), Leesburg, Virginia, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/55/103/511/20
Apr 28, 2009  
12 oz. bottle. Pours a hazy gold and even with an aggressive pour it was hard to get much of a head on this one. What was there was small, foamy and white. Strong lemon and raspberry notes in the nose. Some musty yeast and a touch of wheat are there too. Medium carbonation with a medium-light mouthfeel. Very fruity on the palate with a mix of citrus and berry. Some lemon, lime, orange, raspberry, star fruit, and maybe a bit of pineapple. The wheat aspect definitely takes a back seat. My girlfriend aptly described it as "fruity pebbles". Medium-long finish with lots of fruit hanging around. Just a little too fruity for my taste.


 arventresca (334), Greenville, North Carolina, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/513/20
Apr 26, 2009  
Bottle. Pours cloudy orangish. Smell of wheat and fruit. I am not a wheat fan by and means, but once in awhile I will try one that is drinkable as is this one. Good wheat here.


hubcrawler (36), , Virginia, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/55/104/511/20
Apr 24, 2009  
Pours a typical cloudy blond color with frothy off-white head. Strong nose of fruit especially pear and possibly apricot is present. Flavor is also fruit filled and exceptionally smooth. I give it some points for being unique.


jgree44 (14), Louisiana, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/55/104/512/20
Apr 22, 2009  
Pours light orange with a medium white head. The fruits and spices hit immediately. Very smooth, but i would classify as more of a fruit wheat beer. Very easy to drink


 basewars (144), Albany, New York, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/512/20
Apr 18, 2009  
Pours cloudy gold. Aroma is fruity of banana and yeast and a bit of spice. Flavor is very fruity. Not traditional, but tastes good nevertheless. There’s a bit of smoke in there that bothers me.


 durhambeer (1186), Durham, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/55/103/511/20
Apr 11, 2009  
Bottle; pours hazy light orange. Nose of curaçao, candied orange, wheat, yeast and a lot of coriander. Decent smell, but too much on the palate. Too floral, spicy, and sweet. Not a fan.



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