Hefe Weiss - Sprecher Brewing Company

Todd

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Presentation: On tap @ The Gingerman, Chicago, IL.

Appearance: Cloudy caramel orange in colour with a tightly carbonated creamy off white lace that sitcks.

Smell: Sweet malt, touch of raw grain, clove and big banana aromas.

Taste: Slightly twangy upfront with a nice floral/citrus hop bitterness. It doesn't last long as clove spice notes quickly break things up, followed by the malt ... which is unexpectedly sweet and caramel-like, with an underlying fresh grain flavour and crispness. Notes of ripe banana blend nicely with the malt character, rounding them off. Mouthfeel is smooth, slick. Body is close to medium and consistent. Finishes with a touch of grain dryness on the palate.

Notes: The balance on this brew is perfection, and the malt richness stands out as a nice twist on the style. Thoroughly enjoyable and recommended.

Serving type: on-tap

03-02-2001 00:00:01 | More by Todd

eliz108

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev +2.5%

05-17-2013 15:31:16 | More by eliz108

yankinwis

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +9.3%

05-13-2013 03:22:35 | More by yankinwis

chris1919

Florida

4.75/5  rDev +29.8%

04-06-2013 23:54:00 | More by chris1919

Ispeakforthetrees

Colorado

3.25/5  rDev -11.2%

03-26-2013 18:23:16 | More by Ispeakforthetrees

Punkrckr281

Wisconsin

2/5  rDev -45.4%

03-07-2013 00:28:10 | More by Punkrckr281

boudreaux

Alabama

3.75/5  rDev +2.5%

02-22-2013 19:51:14 | More by boudreaux

Cthulhu

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +16.1%

02-22-2013 05:53:32 | More by Cthulhu

NeoZaZ

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -18%

02-20-2013 00:35:13 | More by NeoZaZ

Caskaway

Illinois

3.15/5  rDev -13.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 2 | overall: 3

I'm on vacation in Wisconsin and decided to give this local brew a try. Poured from a 16 oz bottle - unfortunately, the bar only has pint glasses.

Decent head, typical hefeweizen aroma. Definitely has the expected sweetness and spice, but missing a distinguishing flavor to make it stand out (i.e. banana, clove, etc.).

Beer became flat shortly after initial pour, but I'll blame that on the disparate glassware. Overall, a decent but run-of-the-mill hefeweizen.

Low % ABV and generic taste make this a safe, albeit unexciting, choice.

Serving type: bottle

12-23-2012 03:22:28 | More by Caskaway

grahamboudreaux

Tennessee

4.25/5  rDev +16.1%

12-17-2012 11:37:44 | More by grahamboudreaux

Hoppyman49

4/5  rDev +9.3%

12-16-2012 02:37:20 | More by Hoppyman49

maximum12

Minnesota

3/5  rDev -18%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Weeell, I probably should have started with this rather than the scotch ale/IIPA, but hey, a few bites of an excellent portabella wrap & cheesy potatoes, & my palate is as fresh as spring rain. Six ounce taster at the Wisconsin Dells Sprecher Brewpub.

Pour is all hefe, light, filtered, golden. Nose is clove, spice, wheat.

Sprecher Hefe Weiss is a truly ho-hum take on the style. Wheat, check, cloves, check, bit of spicing, check. Nothing stands out, none of the tastes crackle, it's just what it is.

Routine, decent hefe. Nothing to set this apart from every other hefe on the planet, this is strictly average.

Serving type: on-tap

12-15-2012 14:28:22 | More by maximum12

WeezyBoPeep

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +16.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Had on tap and an asian tapas restuarant recently. Went surprisingly well with the food.

A: Nothing special really..decent for a hefe..a little too clear for me. Looked like it was going to taste a little bland.

S: Smelled great. Faint notes of ripe bananas hiding behind fresh baked bread, biscuit malt and a crispy, wine smell.

T: A good, solid hefe. Very easy to drink, with a crispy mouthfeel and a creamy finish. Nothing bitter or bad going on at all. Hints of barley sugar, bread dough and ripe fruit.

Overall: Nice. I like Sprecher, they're doing some great domestic brewing and they're underrated on this site if you ask me.

Serving type: on-tap

12-03-2012 03:24:44 | More by WeezyBoPeep

shick1

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +16.1%

11-26-2012 16:09:25 | More by shick1

JohnK17

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -4.4%

11-13-2012 20:28:01 | More by JohnK17

Jimboe

3/5  rDev -18%

10-03-2012 16:25:03 | More by Jimboe

dkchandler

Georgia

3.75/5  rDev +2.5%

09-29-2012 23:32:16 | More by dkchandler

cbyrd4088

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +16.1%

09-28-2012 01:00:01 | More by cbyrd4088

Bucktoberfest97

4/5  rDev +9.3%

09-27-2012 21:58:25 | More by Bucktoberfest97

BoulderEric

4/5  rDev +9.3%

09-20-2012 19:26:08 | More by BoulderEric

joefinnigan15

4/5  rDev +9.3%

09-19-2012 01:24:37 | More by joefinnigan15

kwa357

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -18%

09-18-2012 11:24:12 | More by kwa357

wattoclone

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -4.4%

09-12-2012 02:14:08 | More by wattoclone

ksimon

Delaware

3.5/5  rDev -4.4%

09-09-2012 02:50:17 | More by ksimon