 ClarkVV (3547), Allston, Massachusetts, USA
Nov 27, 2007
Draught weizen at Deep Ellum on 11/3/07
Prominent, foamy, beige head tops a cloudy magenta-maroon body. Strong retention and lacing speak to both the quality of brewing and the cleanliness of Deep Ellum’s draught lines.
Soft and fruity, with warm cherry, date and raisin notes mixing with caramel malts to give an easygoing aroma. Banana and clove do not bludgeon, but add a tell-tale signature to the finish, leaving spicy hops to add zestiness and dry some of the sweetness. Bubble gum is fairly strong here, and the lack of roast in this dunkelweizen helps push it to the forefront, for better or worse. It comes off a little sugary/bubble gummy, then, but still impresses with the cleanliness and mild, comforting notes. No alcohol or flaws, medium to medium-high strength of aroma.
Very soft and chewy palate immediately evokes wheat, caramel sugars and fluffy, yet tight carbonation. Dates figs cast a more poignant note in the background, while up front sweet, caramel pecan flavors mix with vanilla-dusted bananas and medium dry toffee. The bubble gum is not noticed as singularly in the flavor, but certainly does add to the overall sweetness when taken with the caramel and toffee-like malt notes. I won’t say the 23oz glass went down with extreme ease, but it certainly wasn’t a challenge to drink it either. Soft, wheat and yeast-blunted flavors provide the mild nature to the beer and improve drinkability, which could be further improved with less sweetness. Certainly not unbalanced, though. Flawless, with no alcohol or fusels noticed.
phishpond417 (1162), Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
Jul 20, 2008 Decent beer. pours a dark copper colour, tan head, medium sized. aroma is sweet, carmel, toffee and almonds. mouthfeel is light, slightly watery. finish is weak.
FatguyRacer (77), Crownsville, Maryland, USA
Jul 19, 2008 Bottle. Pours a nice translucent carmel with an modest off white head. Sweet camel malty aromas. Crisp, sweet and bubbly on the palate. I was expecting a heavy thick beer, but I am pleasantly surpirsed at how light it is. A very tastey brew. Hefe’s are my 2nd favorite style and this on is top drawer. I’m looking foward to my next one.
carruthm (316), USA
Jul 18, 2008 cloudy dark muddled orange color with thinnish head. bitters and orange on the nose and coriander with orange peel, caramel and malts on the taste. A bit thinnish and oily palate
eboats (822), Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Jul 16, 2008 Bottled. Pours amber and toilet shit brown with a light urine tinge and a dirt white head. Mofo reaks of bread and possibly some yeasty vag. Flavor is well malted with banana, banana bread, and some spices. Body is well malted.
MatSciGuy (171), St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Jul 14, 2008 [Bottle] Pours a cloudy gold with a medium tan head. Aroma is wheat, yeast, caramel, and maybe a little musty. Flavor is nicely sweet, with a lot of tart wheat, caramel, raisins, and a little bit of vinous notes.
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