Sierra Nevada Kellerweis Hefeweizen - Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Jason

Massachusetts

4.33/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

12oz brown bottle, coded freshness date on the label.

Massive head from pouring 2/3's of the beer into the glass, sediment swirled in for a dirty cloudy straw color. Banana taffy, powdered clove and chalky yeast play well against the breadiness ... banana bread? Deep smoothness that still retains a crisp snap in the back, medium bodied is not too much for the style. Semi-thick bready character throughout, mild spicing and faint esters. Overripe fruit and clove, some tartness adds a refreshing quality. Semi-dry finish.

Absolutely remarkable that this beer has flown under my radar for so long. Giving the Germans a run with this one.

Serving type: bottle

07-14-2011 01:43:40 | More by Jason

JamesQuaff

California

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

05-23-2013 02:54:15 | More by JamesQuaff

TheConnMan

Michigan

4/5  rDev -2%

05-23-2013 02:10:31 | More by TheConnMan

Kreko7

California

3.75/5  rDev -8.1%

05-22-2013 19:55:17 | More by Kreko7

Rdc67

Kentucky

3.75/5  rDev -8.1%

05-22-2013 19:53:20 | More by Rdc67

Hana

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +10.3%

05-22-2013 03:41:23 | More by Hana

notchucknorris

California

4.3/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

For whatever reason, I've completely overlooked this beer the past few years. Finally, I decided to give it a try this year. I'm an idiot for not doing this a long time ago.

A: Pours a cloudy burnt golden color with tons of visible carbonation in the glass. A nice, creamy white head settles to about 1/2 finger.

S: An awesome combo of banana and clove with some bready malt. A touch of earthiness in there as well.

T: Really nicely done here. An initial hit of clove and bready malt, followed by a nice, but not too sweet, dose of banana bread and wheat bread. Finish brings just a kiss of earthy hops and some orange peel. Prickly carbonation and a light and creamy mouthfeel. Not a whole lot about this I would change. This is a keeper.

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2013 01:33:55 | More by notchucknorris

poopsmitherson

Georgia

3.5/5  rDev -14.2%

05-21-2013 23:44:38 | More by poopsmitherson

Kingcurio

Oklahoma

4/5  rDev -2%

05-21-2013 01:52:32 | More by Kingcurio

jrfehon33

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2%

05-21-2013 01:28:42 | More by jrfehon33

Lucoli

New York

3.5/5  rDev -14.2%

05-21-2013 01:19:32 | More by Lucoli

banger7

New York

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

05-21-2013 00:51:12 | More by banger7

Lazy_Genius

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

05-20-2013 23:30:59 | More by Lazy_Genius

InspectorBob

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -2%

05-20-2013 16:00:24 | More by InspectorBob

Illmaticzx

North Carolina

4/5  rDev -2%

05-19-2013 19:05:51 | More by Illmaticzx

Rainier

California

4/5  rDev -2%

05-19-2013 06:06:18 | More by Rainier

deranged

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -8.1%

05-19-2013 03:02:57 | More by deranged

whatsgoody

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -2%

05-19-2013 02:15:45 | More by whatsgoody

JamesMN

Minnesota

3.76/5  rDev -7.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.75

Appearance: Slightly hazy light golden hue with about a two finger white head. Followed the directions on the bottle when pouring to get some of the yeast in there.

Aroma: Light clove and a bit of banana. Some esters from the yeast. Not all that aromatic but pleasing.

Taste: Pretty much watery wheat in the first half before giving the palate some clove spice and the signature banana flavor that makes this style memorable. The finish is definintely the high point of the flavor and has a nice crispness to it. The cloves linger in the aftertaste. One dimensional but refreshing all the same.

Mouthfeel: Between thin and medium in body with good effervescence. A bit prickly because of the spice but highly drinkable and even sessionable if you like the style.

Final Thoughts: Although Kellerweis won't blow your palate away with flavor, it is still a good beer to enjoy on a hot summer day or as an aperitif. Yet another well done beer by Sierra Nevada. It's a tad pedestrian but definitely still craft. Would I drink it again? Yes, summer has only just begun.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 01:52:27 | More by JamesMN

BeerForMuscle

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

05-19-2013 00:50:46 | More by BeerForMuscle

Hallertau

Wisconsin

3.5/5  rDev -14.2%

05-18-2013 21:50:24 | More by Hallertau

bluestar0828

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +10.3%

05-18-2013 21:10:07 | More by bluestar0828

jbarletto

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +16.4%

05-18-2013 15:04:28 | More by jbarletto

mattsucks

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -14.2%

05-18-2013 13:57:30 | More by mattsucks

jkane101

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -2%

05-18-2013 00:40:58 | More by jkane101