Franconia Wheat - Franconia Brewing Company

MattSweatshirt

Texas

4.18/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

On draft into a pint glass.

A finger white head sits atop a cloudy body of golden goodness. A little bit of lacing is left throughout the glass.

I don't pick up much in the nose but there is some wheat and banana.

This is a great tasting hefe. Loads and loads of banana pop out.

Has a wonderful creamy mouthfeel.

Yummy in my tummy.

Serving type: on-tap

11-16-2011 02:26:46 | More by MattSweatshirt

Jasoncpace

Texas

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-03-2013 01:57:10 | More by Jasoncpace

czillmer

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +14.5%

04-24-2013 02:33:02 | More by czillmer

Rickstar

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -10.9%

04-10-2013 13:11:29 | More by Rickstar

JeffSuttonTX

Texas

3/5  rDev -23.7%

03-10-2013 20:31:05 | More by JeffSuttonTX

JeffreyJDavis

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -10.9%

03-01-2013 05:17:15 | More by JeffreyJDavis

phishbone23

New York

2.5/5  rDev -36.4%

01-23-2013 18:06:38 | More by phishbone23

BJasny

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +14.5%

12-29-2012 21:30:14 | More by BJasny

brewsadedotcom

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +1.8%

12-24-2012 23:26:30 | More by brewsadedotcom

mseidens

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -10.9%

10-31-2012 20:06:40 | More by mseidens

Prestonlegal

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +8.1%

09-28-2012 21:35:15 | More by Prestonlegal

mkennedy119

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

09-27-2012 03:06:58 | More by mkennedy119

rwb11

4.5/5  rDev +14.5%

06-04-2012 23:40:09 | More by rwb11

WritersBlock

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +14.5%

03-31-2012 23:48:44 | More by WritersBlock

LikeHelles

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

03-22-2012 12:38:47 | More by LikeHelles

Hack72

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -17.3%

03-16-2012 01:35:19 | More by Hack72

Kornoms

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -10.9%

03-01-2012 04:34:54 | More by Kornoms

Danobold

Texas

4/5  rDev +1.8%

02-26-2012 23:21:38 | More by Danobold

hopfacebrew

Colorado

4.1/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Repost of review from hacked account "jmkratt" :(

look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

My buddy got a keg for his wedding. Never heard of this beer but apparently it's only available in Texas?

A - The beer was poured from tap to a weizen. The beer pours a dark yellow golden haze. 1 finger white foamy head. Good retention and lacing throughout.

S - A nice citrus/lemon!!! The lemon character is easily the strongest aspect of the nose and unlike any other hefeweizen I've had. Hints of the Hefeweizen yeast and malty sweetness as well. No alcohol detected.

T - Just like the nose the fruity aspect of the beer is most prevalent and dominates, but in a pleasing way. The malty sweetness and yeast take a back seat though fairly well balanced beer. Mild bitterness. Finishes crisp and clean with a lingering lemon flavor.

M - Well carbonated and light bodied.

O - Nice surprise! Sure helps with the triple digit heat, I could drink this all day long. Very good.

Serving type: on-tap

Reviewed on: 06-30-2011 20:58:37

Serving type: on-tap

01-16-2012 19:35:03 | More by hopfacebrew

GeneralZod

California

4.15/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

I had the great opportunity to visit Franconia brewery tour. The owner Dennis is a very knowledgeable and funny guy. The tour was very interesting and the best part is the all you could drink beer after.

APPEARANCE
An opaque orange cloudy color, with great head retention.

SMELL
Smells sweet with a hint of bananas.

TASTE
You could really tast the bananas and it wheat flavor of the beer. It is the German beer its suppose to be.

MOUTHFEEL
It's well-carbonated, gritty, but creamy feel as it pours down your throat.

OVERALL
This was my personal favorite out of all the beers I tasted at Franconia Brewery. I wish they were big enough to distribute to the Bay Area.

If you're in the Dallas, TX area, please take the time to visit this brewery. The beers are great.

Serving type: on-tap

01-04-2012 00:18:45 | More by GeneralZod

EinWeizenbitte

California

4/5  rDev +1.8%

12-22-2011 23:47:32 | More by EinWeizenbitte

Beertracker

Oklahoma

4/5  rDev +1.8%

11-22-2011 06:12:19 | More by Beertracker

Mora2000

Texas

4/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap at the Holy Grail Pub. Served as Franconia Hefeweizen.

The beer pours a hazy yellow color with a decent-sized white head. The aroma is full of wheat with some banana and spicy clove notes. The flavor is very creamy and is full of banana flavor. There is a little bit of clove in the flavor, but it hides behind the banana and wheat. Creamy, medium mouthfeel and low carbonation. A very nice Texas-brewed hefeweizen.

Serving type: on-tap

07-23-2011 01:21:21 | More by Mora2000

NWFLyer

Florida

3.85/5  rDev -2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Served on tap at Il Cane Rosso in the Deep Ellum district of Dallas.
Appearance: straw colored, translucent, possessing a moderate head with medium lacing.
Nose: light notes of coriander and citrus and a distinct 'witbier' aroma.
Flavor: slightly grassy and somewhat tart with citrus and coriander once again.
Mouth-feel: pleasant, but not exceptional.
Drinkability: excellent.

Overall this is a very enjoyable brew, and is very true to the European wheat beer style. My sole lament is that this beer is currently only available in Texas and Oklahoma. I will have to return.

Serving type: on-tap

05-26-2011 00:15:46 | More by NWFLyer

deadliest

Texas

4.33/5  rDev +10.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

On tap at brewery tour

A: Murky honey color, pillowy eggshell head that hangs around for a while.
S: Banana and bready malt.
T: Banana, cloves and wheat bread.
M: Smooth and clean feel.
D: Would make a great hot weather beer, but I'll still drink them now anyway.

Serving type: on-tap

02-06-2011 22:37:54 | More by deadliest