Sierra Nevada Kellerweis Hefeweizen - Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

SolipsismalCat

Pennsylvania

4.13/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured into a pint glass.

A: Slightly hazy yellow with giant three-finger, white, frothy, creamy head that lasted several minutes. Pretty good lacing.

S: Wheat, banana, and a hint of spice. Mild.

T: Moderate sweetness and light bitterness. Sweet bananas and slightly tart. Delicious.

M: Medium bodied with fizzy carbonation. Crisp and refreshing.

O: Delicious wheat beer. Refreshing.

Serving type: bottle

11-22-2012 03:32:54 | More by SolipsismalCat

Feel_the_Darkness

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +10.3%

06-19-2013 23:15:24 | More by Feel_the_Darkness

TargaFlorio

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

06-17-2013 23:45:52 | More by TargaFlorio

IchLiebeBier

Virginia

4/5  rDev -2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance: Pale yellow, slightly orange; cloudy; big frothy white head, long lasting

Smell: Proper Hefeweizen aroma profile: peppery; cloves; banana

Taste: Pretty spot on for the style and what's expected from the smell

Mouthfeel: velvety smooth

Remarks: Glad to finally see an American brewer that knows how to properly brew a wheat beer

Serving type: bottle

06-17-2013 23:31:21 | More by IchLiebeBier

drone

Colorado

2.5/5  rDev -38.7%

06-17-2013 22:14:37 | More by drone

Riik3

Georgia

3.5/5  rDev -14.2%

06-17-2013 05:50:27 | More by Riik3

flux702

Nevada

4/5  rDev -2%

06-16-2013 22:48:56 | More by flux702

Ragnarok88

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -2%

06-16-2013 19:43:35 | More by Ragnarok88

adityashekhar

India

4/5  rDev -2%

06-16-2013 14:11:20 | More by adityashekhar

TallSaint

New York

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

06-16-2013 04:08:01 | More by TallSaint

nmatch

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

06-15-2013 03:51:51 | More by nmatch

tstigz

Illinois

4/5  rDev -2%

06-15-2013 03:38:47 | More by tstigz

outsider

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -14.2%

06-14-2013 21:20:32 | More by outsider

beer_advocate_advocate

Tennessee

4.5/5  rDev +10.3%

06-14-2013 21:13:10 | More by beer_advocate_advocate

jjarreau

Louisiana

2.75/5  rDev -32.6%

06-13-2013 03:45:00 | More by jjarreau

FroggieG

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -2%

06-12-2013 00:47:05 | More by FroggieG

gr0g

New Jersey

3.81/5  rDev -6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Hazy, straw colored, good head retention and better lacing characteristics than some imported hefes. Yeasty, phenolic aroma - well defined but not terribly engaging. Starts out quite chalky, then the other components come out. Clove first, then a bubblegum finish.

Flavor features a light malt backbone with a healthy dose of phenols. A bit lacking in the fruity, estery department - there's a banana note that's all too fleeting. Segues right to a light, crisp, pale malt base. Mouthfeel works well as there's a smooth, silky texture while still being well carbonated.

Hefe fans should keep an eye out for this as it's a solid, traditional interpretation of the style and likely to be fresher than imports on the shelves.

Serving type: bottle

06-12-2013 00:27:06 | More by gr0g

Casterbridge

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -2%

06-11-2013 21:55:27 | More by Casterbridge

dts311

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -8.1%

06-11-2013 18:07:50 | More by dts311

I_BYE_MI_BEER

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

06-11-2013 17:36:54 | More by I_BYE_MI_BEER

deadliest

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -8.1%

06-11-2013 02:40:37 | More by deadliest

blastoderm55

Texas

2.5/5  rDev -38.7%

06-11-2013 02:27:18 | More by blastoderm55

Kingbird

California

4.5/5  rDev +10.3%

06-10-2013 20:12:18 | More by Kingbird

enelson

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

06-10-2013 12:45:09 | More by enelson

joesmithrealname

Connecticut

5/5  rDev +22.5%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

No shit, this beer is ridiculous.

It's as perfect a beer that I've seen on tap.

I could drink a LOT of this, and for once, wish I could.

The smell is to dream
The sight is to die
The feel is to swoon
The taste from on high
Barkeep take care
Pour her slow till she's dry

Truly a beautiful beer. On tap at HOOPS-N-HOPS in Simsbury, CT now.

Serving type: on-tap

06-10-2013 04:41:40 | More by joesmithrealname