Allagash White Belgian-style Wheat Beer

 Allagash White Belgian-style Wheat Beer.

5.2 % ABV, 13 IBU, Allagash Brewing, Portland, ME.

Allagash returned to our market after an absence of over 20 years recently. My first review of this beer was way back in 2003. As with the Tripel, I’m going to leave that one behind and take new notes. 

Clear, bright pale golden color, large and lasting ivory head. 

In the nose: blast of citrus and spice starts it off, coriander joining right in. Lovely, delightful stuff. 

In the mouth: crisp, refreshing, delicious. Slightly sweet a touch floral and fruity. Light bodied, smooth, exquisitely downable. Perfect rendition of this beautiful Belgian style.

I wondered why they needed to add the word “hazy” to the label description when the contents of my glass was so very clear. Then, I emptied out the remains of the can. Well, there you are! Were you hiding from me? 

Allagash White features a refreshing balance of citrus and spice. Wheat, coriander, and Curaçao orange peel round out the flavor of this pale straw-colored, hazy beer.

Modist Small Hang Glide Wheat Pale Ale

 Modist Small Hang Glide Wheat Pale Ale.

6% ABV. Modist Brewing, Minneapolis, MN.

Hazy-like, golden hued, small but lasting ivory head.

In the nose: soft and slightly sweet, wheats notes, lights spices.

In the mouth: smooth, light, airy, Minor hops, moderate malt, medium bodied. Excellent drinkability, with plenty flavor. A delightful little drinker. This should be a summertime mainstay instead of the one they chose. 

Wheat Pale Ale brewed with malted white wheat, 2 row barley and pilsner malt. Hopped and dry hopped with Bravo, Amarillo and Citra.  

Lupulin Hen Pecks Fruited Wheat Ale

Lupulin Hen Pecks Fruited Wheat Ale.

5.5% ABV, 13 IBU, Lupulin Brewing, Big Lake, MN.

Highly hazed, bright crimson hue, long-lasting pinkish head.

In the nose: Strawberry? Raspberry? Nothing but berries and tart.

In the mouth: crisp, brisk, refreshing, fruity. Not to mention smooth. And not too tart, not too sweet, either. Medium bodied. Ends on a dry note. I’m enjoying this one. 

This beer is brewed in honor of Melissa, AKA Mother Hen, who not only deals with our shenanigans, but battles MS on a daily basis.  She loves raspberries and strawberries about as much as she loves us, so we brewed this fruited wheat ale. It's sweet and a little tart, just like her.  A portion of proceeds will be donated to the National MS Society to help her fight this clucking thing.  

Bell's Tropical Oberon

Bell's Tropical Oberon. Wheat Ale with Mango, Guava, and Passionfruit. 

5.8 % ABV. Bell's Brewery, Comstock, MI. 

I bought this beer for several reasons. I always like to keep up with Bell's, and this one has been around for a while, though I was unaware of it's existence. (How did that happen?). I've enjoyed Oberon for many, many years. And I need a reason to break out my Oberon weizen glass. So, let's drink it. 

Thick, impenetrable, turbid. Dull orange color. And a vast array of floating particulates. Terribly unattractive. (And this is hardly an old bottle. Packaged 5/20/2021, says the label, and I bought it just last week, after it had been in the store for a couple.) Large and lasting ivory head, though. 

In the nose: Pungent barrage of tart tropical fruit notes. Sour, overripe fruit. Funky. 

In the mouth: Tart from the start. Sweet fruit flavors kick it off, and the sour soon takes over. Throughout the drink, it's a tug of war between sweetness and sour. Medium bodied, leaning on light. Minimal texture. Not quite the fruit flavorings I'm looking for. Do we need three? Couldn't one or two have done the trick? 

In the end, I liked it. But I didn't love it. And I wanted to love it. 

Oberon shines vibrant and bright in this limited release. Brewed with real passionfruit, pink guava, and mango, this ale takes your favorite summer need to new shores. Mini drink umbrellas sold separately. 

Tucher Dunkles Hefe Weizen Naturtrüb

Tucher Dunkles Hefe Weizen Naturtrüb. Aus Bayern. Authentic Bavarian Wheat Beer. 

5.2 % ABV. Tucher Bräu (Subsidiary of Radeberger Gruppe), Fürth, Bayern Germany.

So, these cans showed up at the retail store where I am currently working, along with their Helles Hefe Weizen, which I will also be checking out soon, and I wondered if this brewery has appeared here in the Nib before. Nope. Did I review it over on RateBeer or BeerAdvocate? Nuh-uh. Never? It appears so. I've always been aware of the brewery, has it never been available here, or did I just pass it over through the years? That can't be right. Doesn't sound like me at all. Maybe I've seen it in books so often that I thought I'd had it before. Well, let's fix the situation and drink some Tucher Brau right now. 

Clear, garnet-hued, with caramel-y, chestnut trim, hefty layer of cocoa-tinged foam above. 

In the nose: sweet and malty from the start, more cocoa and caramel mingling with the wheat flavors. Banana and clove bubble below. 

In the mouth: More sweet and loveliness, coupled with the silky and the smooth. Those flavors from the aroma land on the palate, more cocoa, caramel, banana and clove. Classic Bavarian Hefe Weizen with the dark malt twist. 

I love a good Dunkel Weisse and this most assuredly is one. 

A Bavarian specialty of dark colored, top fermented yeast beer with typical yeast cloudiness. 

Its unmistakable and well balanced taste is due to an excellent choice of dark aromatic malt and goes very well with traditional Bavarian dishes.

Weihenstephaner Kristall Weissbier.

Weihenstephaner Kristall Weissbier. Crystal Clear. 

5.4 % ABV, 18 IBU. Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan, Freising, Bayern Germany.

And now we reach the last bottle from the glassware pack, and it's a beer I first took notes on way back on 6/22/2003, nearly eighteen years ago. Let's see what I said then: 

Pint bottle.

Appearance: crystal-clear pale yellow color, with a large, looming chalk-white capper of foam.

Aroma: fresh and airy, a trifle citric and sour, but mostly lacking in vital weissbier aroma characteristics.

Nice, light, crisp, tangy texture/ mouthfeel, very light-bodied, good malty flavor, practically no hops that I can taste. Good flavor.

Have to admit a prejudice, though: I just can't get behind filtered wheat beers, especially when they come from an excellent producer such as Weihenstephaner. That yeast texture is so refreshing and rewarding in the best examples of the style, when I taste a non-HEFE weissbier, I can only think of what I'm missing.

There's a bubblegum taste, too, just to the left of the vanilla/clove combo we find in great (and not-so-great) Bavarian weissbiers.

In this heat, though, it'll do, but it will be largely forgotten, especially as I down it quickly in order to get at the Weihenstephaner Dunkel Weisse in the fridge!

So, that's what I said then. It was wrong to judge a beer harshly for being a great example of it's style, whether I prefer that style or not. (I say that about this, yet I'll still trash PBR, Coors, and Corona.) I still would rather reach for an unfiltered version. Ain't nothing wrong with this, though

In our golden-yellow crystal-clear wheat beer the fresh citrus flavour harmonises very well with spicy banana notes. The fine sparkling gives it a tangy and animated appearance. Throughout summer and winter, it’s a prickling experience. It goes well with fish, seafood, white meat or it can be enjoyed as an aperitif. Brewed according to our centuries-old brewing tradition on the Weihenstephan hill. 

Alaskan Citrus Wheat Citrus Ale

Alaskan Citrus Wheat Citrus Ale.

Another sample from the sample man. The sample man isn't what/who it once was. Now it's cast-offs and hand-me-downs from my boss, the beer buyer/manager, when he's feeling generous. Oh, well, these days I takes what I can gets. 

Clear, bright yellow, brilliant white head, large and lace-leaving. 

In the nose: slightly tart and fruity, clean, citric notes. 

In the mouth: Light. Crisp. Tart. Wheat comes on smooth, citrus gives the palate some love. Minor hops, lean malt. Clean, sweet and lovely. Excellent refresher. Tasty. Good balance. Everything's in place. 

Nice one to slam on a hot day. I ain't got no problem with it. 

Citrus Ale - light summery beer

Pantown The Pollinator Honey Wheat

Pantown The Pollinator Honey Wheat.

5.2 % ABV, 18 IBU. Pantown Brewing, St. Cloud, MN.

Honey Wheat is not the type of beer I choose for myself. But, I did not choose this beer for myself. It was given to me, thus it became  my possession, therefore I must drink it and review it. This is the way. 

Clear, bright amber color, slim white head. 

In the nose: Honey sweetness hits first, malt, that's about it. 

In the mouth: Fruity flavor jumps the palate from the start...is there any fruit? No, it's all from the honey and the malt. Minor hops and bitterness. Touch of caramel. Medium bodied, easy drinking. 

It's a bit too sweet for me. I'm getting all honey and little wheat. Probably ideal for a lot of other folks, and good for them. I'll glad to finish the crowler, then move on to something more my style. Plainly put: I don't like it. 

We all know bees are super important, they make honey, and are amazing pollinators. We have brewed our honey wheat with honey malts, Woodruff, and locally sourced honey from Pantown Bee Co. Notes of honey on the nose to match the golden hue of the pour, gentle sweetness balanced with the bready backbone will make this your new summer favorite. Raise a glass and get your "buzz" on!

Ayinger Ur-weisse Authentic Bavarian Dunkel Weisse

Ayinger Ur-weisse Authentic Bavarian Dunkel Weisse.

5.8 % ABV, 13 IBU. Ayinger Privatbrauwerei, Aying, Bavaria, Germany. 

So, here I am trying to close the loop as best as I can on this classic Bavarian brewery, and I inevitably get myself a case of glassware envy. Why don't I have any Ayinger glasses? Probably because I never sold a lot of it, in my career in bars, and never encountered any elsewhere. I don't remember ever tapping a keg of their stuff, except for Celebrator, four years ago at Acadia. I blame not my self for this, of course, but whoever had the job of selling it to me back then. Maybe if I stocked bottles of Celebrator and persisted enough, they'd have given me some. Alas, no Ayinger, especially no Celebrator glasses in my collection, so I went on eBay. Can't find any for less than $20, with an extra $20 shipping. But, I want it, though, I want it! I don't need it, but I want it. 

And now it is time to revisit the Dunkel Weisse, and I'm going to pour it into a SurlyFest glass, because. And I am going to recycle old notes, this time, looking back on what I wrote in August of 2005, over fifteen years ago: 

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Lovely hazed magenta, soft cocoa, with a lovely, light layer of foam atop. Excellent look for the style.

Aroma: Ahhhh! this is dunkel weizen! Clove is huge, and banana behind it, with traces of grapes and melons and berries, too...a beautiful mix, really, and the sort of thing you only find in beers of this kind. Reminds me of why I like the style so much. Masterful.

Taste: mmmm...there's a lot to talk about...bubblegum, banana, spices, clove, dark fruits, ...but still quaffably refreshing!

An excellently sessionable brew, you can take several in all night long, 

classic representation of the style. 

Tasty, and quenching...gotta love it! 

Lightish body, lightly spicy finish, rich and delicious.

Loveable mouthfeel, lushly carbonated, great flavor, wondrous drinkability. Class act, all the way.

Yum.

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And, all these years later, I might even add...a dum dum. 

“The union of wheaty freshness and dark malt often produces a fullness of taste and complexity”, explains the world-famous English beer commentator Michael Jackson.

This also applies to the Ayinger Urweisse, which is a strong amber-colored, yeast cloudy wheat beer. The beer is strong with the first taste and malty in aroma. The top-fermented, yeasty taste sensation is unmistakable. This beer is rich in sparkle and has just a touch of a special bitter quality. The fruity, malty mild aroma will have you won you over immediately!

Barrel Theory Hüftgold Hefeweizen

 Barrel Theory Hüftgold Hefeweizen.

5.2 % ABV. Barrel Theory Beer Company, St. Paul, MN. 

Last week I found myself in St. Paul, and hoped to see these guys and bring back some crowlers. Unfortunately, they only sell them curbside, with ordering done online or over the phone, and they haven't yet opened the taproom, during our current uncertainties in the time of COVID. I didn't feel like dealing with that, so we skipped B.T. Luckily, there are still some local liquor store that carry their crowlers, and I found a few of their stalwarts that I've already reviewed, and this one. I'm looking forward to see if they've made a Traditional HefeWeizen that stands up with the great craft beers that they're famous for. 

Lightly hazed, bright golden hue, large, lasting, and lace-leaving white crop of foam on top. 

In the nose: Slightly sweet, citrus and spice, orange and clove, Bavarian-style delights. 

In the mouth: Medium body, creamy mouthfeel. Smooth, wheaty texture. Moderate hops. Easy-drinking, refreshing as they get. Classic, nearly note-perfect. Yum a dum dum. 

This is not the first hefeweizen from Barrel Theory that I've had, but it's the first one that I've enjoyed. I sampled one at the taproom nearly two years ago. (I seem to make it out there only about once a year, a trend I need to actively work on putting in reverse.) I wasn't thrilled, it didn't hit the right notes, and I despaired in the notion that these guys were only good at fruited sours, hazy IPAs, and pastry stouts. Now, I'm happy to see that that was just an unfortunate blip. 

Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier Dunkel

Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier Dunkel.
5.3 % ABV. 14 IBU.
Bayerische Staatisbrauwerei, Bayern, Germany.

Whenever I inquire about whether I've had a beer such as this or whether I need to add it to the Nib, I first search, of course, the Nib itself. In The Bitter Nib, I've posted reviews of the Non-Alcohol version of the Hefe Weizen. And the regular Hefe Weizen. Also Vitus, the Weizenbock, as well as Korbinian, the Doppelbock. But not the HefeWeissbier Dunkel.

Looking on BeerAdvocate, it seems that I've previously reviewed, on their website, the Kristallweissbier, the Original Helles, and the beer I'm concerned with in this very post. Was my review from February of 2003 good enough to copy and paste and re-use for this review? I'm going to just say no and write new notes, soon. I'm still searching, though.

I will look elsewhere. What about on Untappd? Untappd tells me that I checked into this beer on January 18, 2020, on tap at ...wait? Acadia? Where I work? That means that I ordered this keg, hooked it up myself...now I remember how I complained about not getting the proper tap handle for it, and yet I never once decided to do what I've done so many times in the past, and taken a photo of the beer, while using my old notes from 16 1/2 years ago. Rats, I could have saved a whole $3.99.

January, huh? I remember. Teaching my co-workers how to say Weihenstephaner, easily moving this brew, happily pouring it...ah, January, 2020, you were such an innocent time, you seem so far away...

Ah, well, it's just as well. Let's write some new notes, eh.

Semi-clear, caramel-toned coloration, fine ivory-hued froth atop.

In the nose: Malt, spice, banana, citrus, dark fruit, cola. Mellifluous melange.

In the mouth: Smooth, clean, beautiful mix of cocoa, creamy, citrus, banana, clove, orange and lemon, minor hops, moderate malt, and a whole lot of yum a dum dum.

You don't see a lot of dunkel weisses around, do you. If you do see one, and it is good, then you should drink it. You will be richly rewarded. Lovely dark wheat beer. Smooth, delicious, cocoa-tinged, dark fruit-infused...ever-so-sweet and extra-consumable.

Say, what did I say in February 2003?An impressively foamy, bilious head tops a beer with a dark brown, almost pruney, or figgy hue. Aroma is lively and satisfying: citrus, notes of vanilla, banana, cloves, rich, deep, dark. Reminds me of Belgian abbey dubbels, a favorite. Taste is sharp, dry, with a hasty finish, that leaves you yearning for more. A very sociable beer: not too difficult to drink, and not in the least forgettable. Slight bitterness, medium body, and as for flavor, I feel like it's close to a lighter version of a barleywine, crazy as that sounds.

I'm still not sure what I think of what I thought.

And what do they say? Our dark wheat beer is impressive with its creamy white foam. A fruity-fresh sweetness and hints of mature bananas harmonise with delicious flavours of roasted malt, sparkling and full-bodied with a light caramel taste on the first sip. An excellent accompaniment from hearty meals and game to chocolate and nut desserts. Brewed according to our centuries-old brewing tradition on the Weihenstephan hill.

This is a great Bavarian beer. And you should drink it.

Ayinger Weizenbock

Ayinger Authentic Bavarian Weizenbock.
7% ABV.
Ayinger Brewery, Bavaria, Deutschland.

Clear, amber-hued, slim white head.

In the nose: Malty. Sweet. Slight banana. Growing clove notes. Increasingly complex.

In the mouth: Wet and wonderful. Biscuity malt. Ah, liquid bread and then some. There's that banana and clove, with a caramel and toffee just below. This is not as dark as many other weizenbocks I've had, nor as rich. But, who am I to even suggest that the Ayinger way is not the right way? Smooth drinking, just a bit on the strong side, but getting stronger.

Halfway in, I'm liking this more and more. I could have a few of these in a sitting and be very happy, indeed. Prost!

Weizenbock
alc. 7,0% vol. - 16,5° plato

Our winter specialty is brewed with four different malts and wort separation method. The result is an alcohol degree of 7.1% by vol. and the Original gravity is 16.5°plato. Ayinger Weizenbock is a top fermented and unfiltered wheat bock beer. Colour is golden with copper tones. Aroma is typically and unique for Ayinger wheat beers. You will find low bitterness and dry taste.

Andechser Weissbier Dunkel

Andechser Weissbier Dunkel.
5 % ABV. 15 IBU.
Klosterbrauerei Andechs, Bayern, Germany'


I can't believe how long it's taken me to find this beer. Am I not looking hard enough? Is no one carrying it? Finally found it at South Lyndale Liquors. For how long have the beers of this Klosterbrauweri been imported and distributed around here? I know some have been around, since I've ordered some for Acadia, (and that coaster in the pic was pilfered at The Black Forest last fall)but I've never seen the bottles. Guess I have to get out more often.

Clear, caramel-brown coloring, slim cocoa-toned head.

In the nose: Rich, caramel malt tones, clove, banana, spice. Little bit of cocoa and toffee, too. Divine.

In the mouth: Brief splash of bitterness kicks it off, with malt flavors taking over. Bavarian yeast character drives the cloves, cocoa and banana on the palate. Medium-bodied, smooth and deliciously drinkable. Slight cola flavor spikes, to mix with the spice. Sweet and scrumptious. Yum a dum dum.

I love a good dunkel weisse, and this is one.

This dark Weissbier retains its aromatic character thanks to the select choice of Hallertau aroma hops and highest quality Bavarian wheat and dark barley malts.

Its characteristic, distinctive maroon colour is a feast for the eyes. Then there’s the opalescence and fine structure of the yeast turbidity. The perfect complement is provided by the very creamy, fine pored head. This dark Weissbier from the Holy Mountain will delight connoisseurs with a harmonious interplay of fruity odours, above all ripe bananas and pineapple, with undertones of caramel and cocoa.

Andechser Weissbier Dunkel teases the tongue with a delicate tanginess carried by a round, soft body. A light caramel sweetness harmonises well with the fine hoppy bitterness. It concludes on a soft and refreshing note (original extract: 12.5%, abv: 5.0%).

Pineapple, eh? I would not have thought pineapple.

Town Hall Wheat Shine Ale

Town Hall Wheat Shine Wheat IPA. 5.9 % ABV.
Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery, Minneapolis, MN.

Hazy. Bright orange hue, large white head, softly drifting down.

In the nose: Highly hopped, within the realms of balance. Fresh, floral, dank.

In the mouth: Hoppy, slightly bitter, nice and smooth. Medium bodied, long, hoppy finish. Bright, lively wheat ale, bursting with hops. Tasty, tasty stuff.

Brewed with American 2-row, wheat, & oats.
Pacifica, Mosaic, & Nelson Sauvin in the kettle. 
Pacifica, Mosaic, Simcoe, & Summit in the fermenter.
Some orange peel, too.

Town Hall Apricot Wheat

Town Hall Apricot Wheat.
4.3 % ABV.
Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery, Minneapolis, MN.

Clear, bright golden hue, slim white head.

In the nose: Sweet, apricot-y, pure delight.

In the mouth: Touch of tart, then starts the sweet. Small touches of bitterness. Smooth, light bodied, easy drinking. Just enough apricot flavor. Very refreshing. This crowler will be in the recycling bin in no time. Simple, but very delicious.

American style wheat ale made with natural apricot.

Oliphant Awesome Juice, Great Job! Witbier

Oliphant Awesome Juice, Great Job! Witbier. 5.0 % ABV.
White Ale brewed with lemon juice, lemon zest, and spices.
Oliphant Brewing, Somerset, WI.

I picked this up at a store recently, happy to see it in cans, and then surprised that it has never appeared here in the Nib before. Well, it appeared briefly, listed as being among the beers that I included in the tap release party at Acadia, way back in late 2016. But, I never/rarely review from on tap. Checked in on Untappd, though no notes. That first time, and then the next keg we tapped, in summer of 2017. And then the years flew by. Now it's in cans. Now, I'll review it.

Clear, bright yellow color, slim white head.

In the nose: Light citrus, spice, floral, delicate and delightful. Belgian yeast/malt, slightly funky.

In the mouth: Light, smooth, wheat texture/flavor. Slightest hop bitterness, washed away by lemon and spice. Clean and easy-drinking. Witbiers do not bring complexity to the table. They offer endearing flavors, delicate tastes, refreshing quaffability. This one delivers that. Very polished, this one. Misses some of the particular telltale flavors that the classic Belgian version bring, but it's trying, and doing it's damnest. Just sweet enough, and plenty drinkable. the Belgian malt & yeast really comes through to the very end.

Good wit and you can drink it. Great job!

A Youtube rabbit hole, layered in wikipedia articles, covered with metaphorical lava sauce. Wit with spices and lemon.

Elements of "Tim & Eric's Awesome Show, Great Job!" have appeared in and around Oliphant's beers for years, now. Sometimes in the names of the beers, like this one, and sometimes on the chalkboard. Here are a few:

Tim Heidecker, as his Spaghett! character, I think.

John C. Reilly IS Dr. Steve Brule

More Heidecker, from when he milked himself,
of course.

Will Forte, from an especially disturbing scene.
Noteice how layered the references are. The name
combines Alan Rickman's villain Hans Gruber from
Die Hard with Forte's SNL/film character McGruber,
but for the illustration, Jeremy dodged both and
went for a Tim & Eric scene with Will. Deep stuff.

Venn Grisette

Venn Grisette. Batch 215.
5 % ABV. 25 IBU.
Venn Brewing, Minneapolis, MN.

It's time to try my second "grisette" ever, proving again that Venn is trying to brew every single style in the world.

Crystal clear, bright golden hue, large, white, but disappearing head.

In the nose: Funky. wild. spicy. Some strange yeast probably at work here. Sweetness, some wheat malt. A touch floral.

In the mouth: Lightness and smooth. Slightly spicy, moderate hops. Lightly fruity, citrusy, lemony. And if I knew what spelt was all about, I'd mention it here, but I haven't got a handle on the whats, whys, and wherefores of spelt. Starts out sweet and fruity, ends on the dry side. Expertly refreshing.

Good grisette and you can drink it.

Complex, crisp, dry.
A fruity & spicy Belgian table beer brewed with spelt, oat, wheat, and pilsner malts.

Malts: Spelt, Oats, Wheat, Pilsner.
Hops: Cascade.
Yeast: French Saison.
Other: Dextrose.

Oliphant The Little Razgul Raspberry Wheat Ale

Oliphant The Little Razgul Raspberry Wheat Ale. 6% ABV.
Oliphant Brewing, Somerset, WI.

Here's how they think in Oliphant land: Hmmm. Raspberry. Razz. Rhymes with Nazz. No, not Todd Rundgren's old band, but the Nazgul, aka the Ringwraiths, the dark servants of Lord Sauron, etc. So, yeah, imagine them as little folk, little red evil creatures. Little red raspberry dudes. Or something like that...That's how it goes.

Clouded, berry red, slim white head.

In the nose: nice and fruity, little bit o' sweet, touch of tart.

In the mouth: More fruity, more tart (but not too much more), super smooth. Good wheat malt texture. Easy going, highly drinkable. Tasty stuff. I'm enjoying it.

Raspberry wheats...they're good, if simple, lacking complexity, la, la, la, whatever. They're just good. Go right ahead and drink them.

UFO Big Squeeze

UFO Big Squeeze. Beer. Grapefruit Juice. Shandy.
Harpoon Brewery, Massachusetts. 4.5 % ABV. 11 IBU.

Hey, guys, guess what? I'm still dedicated to reviewing every beer I come across. Even samples that I get that aren't really my thing. Still gonna review and post. Can't stop me. Even though I've got plenty of better beers calling my name, I've got to give some time to the grapefruit/ hefe weizen shandy. And away we go....

Cloudy, hazy, orange, slim head.

In the nose: Big grapefruit. Big soda. Not much beer.

In the mouth: Citrus bite up front, followed by a flood of grapefruit. All is light and smooth thereafter.  Refreshing and utterly insubstantial. Much more juice than beer, here. Not my cup of tea. Or glass of grapefruit juice mixed with beer and soda. And you know what I think about those.

It’s back! In 2014, we released our first UFO summer seasonal. In 2016, we retired it. And the people spoke. Loudly. And started a Facebook campaign to bring it back. Well, we are. But this time, it’s full time.

Funkwerks White

Funkwerks White. Belgian-style wheat beer with spices.
4.8 % ABV. Funkwerks Brewery, Fort Collins, CO.

Clouded, pale golden color, thin slice of ivory foam rests on top.

In the nose: Ah, lovely! Light spice, slight citrus. Delightful.

In the mouth: Zesty, delicious, refreshing. Light bodied, fully flavored. Tastes exactly as a witbier should, just enough flavor, not too little, not too much. I'll take this anytime.




Rooted in Belgian tradition, this refreshing wheat ale, or witbier, is our interpretation of a classic style. Its hazy pale color and creamy white head result from the ample amounts of wheat used in the recipe. The addition of raw oats contributes to a smooth mouthfeel while the Belgian yeast imparts a complex yet dry finish. Notes of orange zest and lemon with hints of spice.

Pairs well with secret handshakes.