Smuttynose Wheat Wine (Big Beer Series) - Smuttynose Brewing Company

WanderingFool

Massachusetts

4.13/5  rDev +7.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

I wasn't really sure what to expect from the Smuttynose Wheat Wine ale and was plesantly delighted in what I found. The beer pours a clear dark amber color with a frothy white head on top. The foam dissolves quickly leaving almost nothing behind except a thin ring around the surface of the beer to remind me of what once was. A strong aroma of alcohol, orange citrus and a hint of pine drives up into the sinuses before I took the first sip.

This medium bodied somewhat syrupy beer is packed with flavor. It reminded me of a barleywine with its strong citrus orange (and pineapple?) notes, alcohol and toasted malt. However, it has a toasted malt crispness around the edges that assured me it's not a barleywine. It finished with some alcohol and piney hop notes.

I found this beer to be very tasty. However, the alcohol tended to dominate each sip and kicked my butt.

Serving type: bottle

12-04-2005 23:38:41 | More by WanderingFool

M_C_Hampton

Georgia

3.44/5  rDev -10.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

A: poured from a 22 oz bottle into a pint glass, dark orange colored with a short off white head that dissipates leaving little lacing, hazy

S: heavy on sweet complex alcohols

T: sweet and very heavy on alcohols, esters, sweet fermented fruit, figs, prunes, dates

M: oily and slick, lower carbonation

O: pretty heavy and complex, sip over a long period, very sweet

Serving type: bottle

06-17-2013 22:13:22 | More by M_C_Hampton

egrace84

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%

06-14-2013 23:20:46 | More by egrace84

GarthDanielson

New Hampshire

3.7/5  rDev -3.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

2013 Vintage. Poured from a bomber into a snifter, the beer is a bright, rose-amber coloring with a thin, frothy, off-white head that disappears rather quickly after the pour. Aromas of toasted grains, booze, tangy sweet caramel and toffee. Smells sweet and rich. Flavors are very rich and a bit boozey. Caramel rich and roasted backbone, which is overpowered by the sweetness of the palate. Some subtle spicing at the end of the palate helps clean everything up a bit. Peppery and slightly bitter hops profile. Smooth, robust feel in mouth. The aftertaste is a rich, sweet blend of booze and toffee, leading to a rich, slick, lingering finish. Heavy brew, with a robust talent. Tasty, but big.

Serving type: bottle

06-14-2013 23:17:41 | More by GarthDanielson

jaxon53

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%

06-12-2013 08:55:29 | More by jaxon53

ajzy

Wisconsin

2.75/5  rDev -28.2%

06-10-2013 18:36:15 | More by ajzy

GrindFatherBob

New York

3.5/5  rDev -8.6%

06-03-2013 18:58:28 | More by GrindFatherBob

juliusseizure

New York

3.5/5  rDev -8.6%

05-15-2013 18:12:15 | More by juliusseizure

mtbdonn

United Kingdom (England)

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%

05-06-2013 18:03:50 | More by mtbdonn

thebouch01

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +4.4%

04-21-2013 22:45:03 | More by thebouch01

BrownAleMale

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%

04-17-2013 06:12:29 | More by BrownAleMale

Rempo

Indiana

4/5  rDev +4.4%

04-16-2013 21:01:54 | More by Rempo

DaPan

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev +4.4%

04-11-2013 16:46:56 | More by DaPan

pcguitarwzrd

Florida

3.68/5  rDev -3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

A: Copper orange, slightly hazy, off-white head. If I didn't know better, I have sworn I was looking at a DIPA.

S: Sweet caramel toffee malt, wheat, vanilla/oak, maybe a little booze.

T: Powerful vanilla and oak flavors, a little nudge of hops at the end. Leans toward being too sweet.

M: Medium body, not highly carbonated, a little sting of booze.

O: An interesting beer, but probably not something I could drink often.

Serving type: bottle

04-07-2013 22:55:51 | More by pcguitarwzrd

Lukass

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +17.5%

04-05-2013 23:14:32 | More by Lukass

lovindahops

New York

4.5/5  rDev +17.5%

03-29-2013 20:12:42 | More by lovindahops

jderosia603

New Hampshire

3.5/5  rDev -8.6%

03-28-2013 14:51:51 | More by jderosia603

aranton

New York

3/5  rDev -21.7%

03-26-2013 22:03:21 | More by aranton

Sparky44

Illinois

4/5  rDev +4.4%

03-24-2013 21:22:46 | More by Sparky44

brheuer

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +17.5%

03-24-2013 20:57:07 | More by brheuer

skaboom420

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +4.4%

03-16-2013 00:00:23 | More by skaboom420

montrealbcr89

Quebec (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev -8.6%

03-12-2013 01:25:10 | More by montrealbcr89

Rifugium

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

First had: on tap at Portsmouth Brewing Company

And probably the best beer I had there.

Hazy amber pour with a ringlet of white bubbles. Aroma of toasted bread, caramel malts, light stone fruits. The taste reflected the smell, caramel malts, fairly sweet, toasted bread, notes of soft fruits, pear and peach, nice citrus/herbal hop presence. Smooth mouthfeel, medium body, low-medium carbonation, and quite drinkable overall.

Serving type: on-tap

02-23-2013 23:08:31 | More by Rifugium

brureview

Massachusetts

4.68/5  rDev +22.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Update: cellared 2012 bottle 2/21/13.

Different review: poured in a snifter, incredible wafting aroma of toffee. No head to speak of-1/2 finger. Honey color. Carbonation upfront, but pleasant.

A strong toffee presence in the taste. As the beer warms up, it's like candy. Sweet and rich. Not very overwhelming presence of alcohol increases the overall complexity of the beer.

Great Beer to cellar.

Original review in May 2012

Poured in an oversized wine glass. Served at 52 F.

Beautiful light tea color with a one finger head wafting honey and lemon. There is a very pleasant mouth feel which is not too carbonated.

The taste is excellent: there is some alcoholic presence. Honey, lemon, and other spices make a strong distinctive finish.

Overall: an excellent beer. I especially like the moderate mouth feel balanced with the accentuated finish. Looking forward to drinking again.

Serving type: bottle

02-22-2013 02:03:23 | More by brureview

pathman

Ohio

4.75/5  rDev +24%

02-16-2013 19:47:20 | More by pathman