Wintergreen Weiss
Devils Backbone Brewing Company

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From:
Devils Backbone Brewing Company
 
Virginia, United States
Style:
Hefeweizen
ABV:
4.7%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.78 | pDev: 13.76%
Reviews:
5
Ratings:
24
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 30, 2014
Added:
Nov 27, 2008
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  2
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Ratings by CrellMoset:
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Reviewed by CrellMoset from Virginia

3.38/5  rDev -10.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Wintergreen Weiss, 4.7% abv and 12 IBUs. Enjoyed at the grand opening of the Devil's Backbone brewpub in Wintergreen, VA.

Appearance: A very pale and cloudy yellow, with a sheen of foam, some splotches of lacing. Lacing is nice on this one, good retention, though the color's a little too pale for the style, lighter than I'd like.

Aroma: Very faint, but with all the right components: banana, plenty of clove, and a pale, honey-like sweetness. Unfortunately, as this one warms, I definitely get a very vegetal note, something almost like steamed corn. Maybe it was the smokiness of the room (someone was burning wet logs ... grand opening, still got a few kinks to work out!).

Taste: Surprisingly good. Spice presence is pretty high, cloves and maybe even something else - white pepper? - overripe bananas, lots of sweet wheat (slightly powdery), and even a faint kiss of yeast earthiness in the finish. This one's good, though perhaps a little sweeter than I'd like.

Mouthfeel: Very smooth and light - crisp carbonation and a medium body result in a nice even, smooth mouthfeel.

Drinkability: A decent and impressive first stab at a German hefeweizen. If they could find a way to ramp this one up slightly and alter the color somewhat, it'd be a really damn good beer. Alcohol is of course nowhere to be seen, so no problems there, either.
Nov 27, 2008
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.39 by ChefEugenio from Florida

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Rated: 3.75 by Camjmorton from Virginia

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Rated: 4 by lillitnn92 from Virginia

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Rated: 4 by fishguyac from Virginia

Oct 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by MattSharpless from Virginia

Jul 17, 2014
 
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Apr 25, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by dnclark from Virginia

Mar 03, 2014
 
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Oct 09, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by stephenjmoore from Maryland

Oct 05, 2013
 
Rated: 2.5 by redfox405 from Virginia

Sep 17, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by MorganH from Virginia

Sep 01, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by lupercmda from North Carolina

May 18, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by jadams11 from Virginia

Mar 31, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by PGVG from Virginia

Nov 23, 2012
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Reviewed by TechTriumph from Virginia

3.88/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
From notes on 04/14/12:
On-tap at Devils Backbone; Poured in a weizen glass.

A - Came with a half inch layer of white head; Yellow wheat in color with a very cloudy appearance; Pretty good lacing left behind

S - Aroma seems faint in some sniffs, but more pronounced in others; Pretty yeasty smell overall with clove, banana, and a bit of spice

T - Taste is similar to the nose, but certainly isn't muted in any way, and is more pleasant; Nice amounts of clove, banana, esters, and yeasty/bready character; A bit of lemon, bubble gum, and spice come through as well; Overall taste is fairly sweet

M - Good amount of carbonation; Light to medium bodied; Body seems to thin out a bit as the beer warms

O - After visiting the brewery several weeks back for just a growler fill, I finally got the chance to have lunch there with my folks to try a few more brews. I'm glad I tried this Hefeweizen as it was very refreshing, super drinkable, and had a pleasant flavor that's very comparable to other popular American varieties within the style. I wouldn't mind getting this offering again in the future, especially since the hottest part of Summer is fast approaching.
Jul 14, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by nmann08 from Virginia

Jun 09, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by Ivanhoes_Backpack from Canada (NB)

May 06, 2012
 
Rated: 3.75 by BleauxLeaux from Virginia

Apr 28, 2012
Wintergreen Weiss from Devils Backbone Brewing Company
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 24 ratings