Heartland Wheat - Lucky Bucket Brewing Co.

BakerMoore

3.7/5  rDev +7.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Upon opening there is one finger white head maybe less than a finger. It laces a bit and the head does not retain that well. The color is a straw gold. Bubbles sporadically rise to the top but there is no consistency in the carbonation by appearance.

Smells of grain to a certain extent and amounts of wheat here and there. Malts here and there. The smell is not incredibly aromatic but its at least there.

The taste makes up for the appearance and smell. The taste is much more strongly of wheat than anticipated. Some grain and a little malt comes in thereafter. It has a nice wheat-y bitterish taste that is pleasing.

This beer has a good amount of carbonation maybe a bit much. Its slick and not too sticky which is good. Overall is goes well with the taste.

Overall, I have tasted wheat beers that have been much better in all aspects that are aromatic and have strong tastes which I look for. However, it presents a lighter wheat beer for those who aren't into the strength of most.

Serving type: bottle

07-27-2012 00:52:14 | More by BakerMoore

Eric908

South Dakota

3.25/5  rDev -5.2%

05-05-2013 23:26:37 | More by Eric908

DantooineBBQ

Nebraska

3.25/5  rDev -5.2%

05-05-2013 14:47:07 | More by DantooineBBQ

ZaxGhost

Nebraska

3.75/5  rDev +9.3%

04-29-2013 16:38:03 | More by ZaxGhost

Ristaccia

Nebraska

3.25/5  rDev -5.2%

04-13-2013 20:18:07 | More by Ristaccia

Bear1964

Nebraska

3.25/5  rDev -5.2%

03-03-2013 21:23:10 | More by Bear1964

teleforce

Nebraska

3.5/5  rDev +2%

02-28-2013 17:59:57 | More by teleforce

Tschnab

New York

3.5/5  rDev +2%

01-23-2013 16:28:36 | More by Tschnab

OregonGrown7

Nebraska

3/5  rDev -12.5%

11-18-2012 23:20:15 | More by OregonGrown7

kevincleary

3.5/5  rDev +2%

11-07-2012 21:03:23 | More by kevincleary

Chucker17

South Dakota

3.75/5  rDev +9.3%

10-14-2012 19:20:34 | More by Chucker17

BeardedBoffin

Minnesota

3.55/5  rDev +3.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Heartland wheat pours a clear golden-yellow color with minimal foam. The aroma is a mixture of wheat and malt with some sourness peaking through. Not sure what the source of the sourness is, but it is a little too much. This continues on the palate where citric acidity is balances some light malt. The body is wheat all the way. I would prefer a little less sourness, but overall a drinkable summer brew for a hot summer day.

Serving type: bottle

08-29-2012 23:46:59 | More by BeardedBoffin

StonedTrippin

Colorado

3.5/5  rDev +2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

this is a bit unconventional, and my first nebraska brew! pours a moderately hazy pale pale straw color with a jovial white head. smells very lemony, rind and juice, almost from concentrate smell. also nice fresh wheat malt that imparts a nice bready aroma, and a clever yeast with a touch of spice. the flavor is very lemon forward, tart and crisp, perfect for summer. the yeast ties it all together in a fruity flavorful ribbon, and it totally works. super easy drinking with a light body and intense carbonation. i was impressed with this and will have to visit the brewery next time through. solid summer drink.

Serving type: bottle

08-28-2012 02:14:12 | More by StonedTrippin

nitter

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev +2%

08-28-2012 01:08:24 | More by nitter

mdcrouser

Missouri

2.63/5  rDev -23.3%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

Cloudy gold, just a finger of dying white head on mine.

A previous description of old pretzels is apt for the nose - like those that may have been at the bar for a few weeks.

Led by a predominant yeasty sourness, do we really need to go further? The wheat is there, but comes through dry, like have to separate the grain from the chaff with your tongue - this isn't fun.

The taste being as it is, the carbonation doesn't matter much, though it overly pops the tongue.

Parched in the desert? This is ok. Otherwise? Look elsewhere.

Serving type: bottle

08-18-2012 18:39:14 | More by mdcrouser

dugly2ugly

Virginia

3/5  rDev -12.5%

08-08-2012 02:44:48 | More by dugly2ugly

Darkmagus82

Montana

3.93/5  rDev +14.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured from bottle into pint glass

Appearance – Pours a hazy yellow/golden color with a two finger white head. The head fades in a moderate amount of time to leave a lighter amount of lacing.

Smell – The aroma is heaviest of wheat bread and lemon citrus. Mixed with these aromas are some lighter notes of a grassy smell as well as a light yeasty smell.

Taste – The taste begins with a good grainy wheat flavor. It is relatively on the more sweet side. Flavors of a light lemon citrus hop flavor accompany the wheat in the start. As the flavor advances, some bitter flavors intensify while the beer dries out a bit. In the end some flavors of yeast and pepper combined with the rest to leave a crisp wheat flavor on the tongue.

Mouthfeel- The body of the beer is on the lighter to medium side with the carbonation level being very average.

Overall – The beer had a great wheat flavor and was quite easy to drink. Quite grainy but very nice overall.

Serving type: bottle

08-05-2012 01:32:39 | More by Darkmagus82

mothman

Saskatchewan (Canada)

2.75/5  rDev -19.8%

07-23-2012 17:38:51 | More by mothman

ecmoon3

South Carolina

3/5  rDev -12.5%

07-20-2012 10:58:59 | More by ecmoon3

searsclone

Arizona

2.73/5  rDev -20.4%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 2.5

poured from a bottle into a goblet

clear straw color before the bottle swirl, which caused it to be a little opaque, but the yeast never settled

smells like sour pretzels and funky bread

taste is mostly sour and a bit bready -- as a general rule, I don't add fruit to my beer, but I think a lemon might add some sweetness that this beer needs

the mouthfeel is really good. crisp and clean with a dry finish, which makes it easy drinking

overall, it tastes very sour to me and overall seems very average. I wouldn't go out of my way for this one

Serving type: bottle

07-19-2012 01:58:43 | More by searsclone

pisomojado8

Minnesota

3.5/5  rDev +2%

07-15-2012 19:14:33 | More by pisomojado8

ssjkyle

Nebraska

4.5/5  rDev +31.2%

07-14-2012 04:30:15 | More by ssjkyle

beerbrains

Nebraska

2.5/5  rDev -27.1%

07-13-2012 03:21:35 | More by beerbrains

MN_Beerticker

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +31.2%

07-13-2012 03:20:20 | More by MN_Beerticker

dseiters

Nevada

4/5  rDev +16.6%

07-08-2012 22:22:36 | More by dseiters