Majestic Wheat Ale - North Peak Brewing Company

schoolboy

Ohio

4.05/5  rDev +23.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

I have become a pretty big North Peak fan. There was one I didn't like as much, but I can't remember which. These have been really nice.

This one is nice in the glass. It has a unique malty sweetness I am not used to in the style. But it also has yeast and hops flavors very prominently. It is a unique, not too heavy brew.

This is one to buy for a nice change of pace - it is unique.

Serving type: bottle

02-25-2012 23:51:29 | More by schoolboy

Slay40

Michigan

3/5  rDev -8.3%

05-12-2013 02:24:13 | More by Slay40

Scparks

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +14.7%

03-15-2013 01:15:42 | More by Scparks

tastymug

Ohio

2/5  rDev -38.8%

02-09-2013 22:47:10 | More by tastymug

ssimpson89

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev +7%

02-09-2013 03:47:26 | More by ssimpson89

BlissJunkie

Michigan

3.25/5  rDev -0.6%

01-14-2013 18:47:21 | More by BlissJunkie

jeremyd365

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev +7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured golden with a fine grainy nose. Tasted like a standard wheat beer, medium bodied and very drinkable. Nothing bad about this beer, but nothing obscenely great either. A very standard and drinkable wheat. I liked it but not enough to buy it on any regularity.

Serving type: bottle

11-13-2012 01:21:39 | More by jeremyd365

redleg64

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev +7%

09-03-2012 03:12:17 | More by redleg64

BMMillsy

Florida

3/5  rDev -8.3%

08-27-2012 23:08:55 | More by BMMillsy

Cikemascio

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +14.7%

07-05-2012 22:37:27 | More by Cikemascio

Steimie

Michigan

4/5  rDev +22.3%

06-03-2012 11:08:32 | More by Steimie

szmnnl99

Michigan

3/5  rDev -8.3%

03-24-2012 01:20:27 | More by szmnnl99

HarmonMW

Michigan

3/5  rDev -8.3%

02-28-2012 19:20:00 | More by HarmonMW

cynical1027

Ohio

3/5  rDev -8.3%

02-21-2012 03:33:11 | More by cynical1027

DavoleBomb

Ohio

2.9/5  rDev -11.3%
look: 2 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

Poured into a weizen glass.

2.0 A: Hazed dark orange color. Just half a finger of frothy white head. Poor retention and no lacing.

3.0 S: Smells like all their beers. Lots of yeast. Below that there is bubblegum and banana with clove underneath that.

3.0 T: Wheaty, yeasty, with banana, bubblegum, and clove.

2.5 M: Medium body. Way undercarbonated for the style. Reasonably creamy.

3.0 D: Pretty average all around. My first NP brew was quite tasty, but all others have disappointed.

Serving type: bottle

01-13-2012 00:21:52 | More by DavoleBomb

michiganbeerman3

Michigan

4/5  rDev +22.3%

01-09-2012 03:34:15 | More by michiganbeerman3

schultzm

Michigan

3/5  rDev -8.3%

01-06-2012 02:16:01 | More by schultzm

jsisko01

Michigan

3.08/5  rDev -5.8%
look: 4 | smell: 2 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 2.5

Appearance - Pours a hazy golden-amber color with a very thin head that dissipates instantly. Has spotted lacing.

Smell - Not very appealing.. Smells very bitter with citrus, lemon zest, and yeast. At first it reminded me of vomit but after a few intakes it changes.

Taste - Citrus, wheat, and clove. Kind of a watery beer. Has a bitter aftertaste with a small alcohol bite.

Mouthfeel - Medium bodied with light carbonation.

Overall - I was a little grossed out by the smell but it tastes better than it smells.. lol. It's still not that good of a beer in my opinion.

Serving type: bottle

12-25-2011 06:28:24 | More by jsisko01

MacStinson

Michigan

3/5  rDev -8.3%

11-17-2011 04:02:11 | More by MacStinson

Florida9

Illinois

3.63/5  rDev +11%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A: Slightly hazy darker colored amber. Forms a thin, patchy but still rocky-bubbly surface coating of white head.

S: Strong wheat aroma. Lemon, yeast, and a mild funkiness.

T: Bready and yeasty. A little clove spice. Lemon and lots of wheat flavor.

M: On the lighter side of medium with heavier carbonation. Slight tartness on the tongue.

O: Fairly good and quite drinkable, but nothing too exciting and couldn't see coming back to this one again.

Serving type: bottle

11-04-2011 01:34:38 | More by Florida9

tubacharlie

Michigan

3.73/5  rDev +14.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A slight hint of fresh strawberries and oranges seems to emanate from the head, which is an off-white color and pretty short. Quickly dissipating, the head leaves a thin film with a ring at the edge and a modicum of lacing. A clear golden color, the brew is well carbonated and feels good on the tongue. After sloshing about the last dregs in the bottle, the yeasty sediment is added to the glass stein to add some haziness and a bit more citrus to the flavor.

Frisky hops hit the palate first, followed by cereal grain malts and a hint of cloves. Almost a pale ale in style, but with the lightness of wheat, this ale is nicely done.

Serving type: bottle

10-28-2011 01:37:08 | More by tubacharlie

mactrail

California

3.1/5  rDev -5.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.5

First impression is corn flakes. Cereal taste and sweet to boot. Strong hint of dried mango and grapes. Nose is almost winey with flowers. Taste is quite perfumey. Finally some hop bitterness comes into the aftertaste. Quite attractive golden color, nice enough head. Malty sweetness is abundant, but it veers off with a hint of sourness.

After a few sips it is fairly drinkable, it's just such an odd duck. I suppose we like beers that fit into categories so our left brains can go to work. It's hard to get past the raw grain with perfume, and the sweet and sour character.

Serving type: bottle

09-19-2011 01:50:46 | More by mactrail

oline73

Maryland

2.78/5  rDev -15%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.5

Poured from a bottle into a Terrapin Barrel glass.

Appearance: Pours a cloudy orangish amber with a finger and a half of off white head. Decent retention.

Smell: Very strong bready malt with some spice from the yeast. Some slightly sour citrus notes.

Taste: The first thing I noticed was a fruity sour note. This beer isn't as crisp as I would like. Sort of reminds me of apple juice in a way. The finish is a little bit bitter.

Mouthfeel: Medium body with smooth, tingly carbonation and a slick finish.

Overall: Not very good. Some weird flavors going on here. Wouldn't pick this one up again.

Serving type: bottle

09-13-2011 01:49:08 | More by oline73

northyorksammy

Ontario (Canada)

3.33/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

On tap at Jolly Pumpkin at Ann Arbor. I think NP beers taste better on tap norally. Sour aroma, not too drinkable. But some apple cider sourish taste makes it in fact interesting to try once. Not a good representative of the style.Above average mouthfeel.

Serving type: on-tap

09-09-2011 13:19:13 | More by northyorksammy

BradDurbin89

Michigan

4.18/5  rDev +27.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

Stubby bottle poured into a standard pint.

Standard pour left a 2-1/2 finger creamy white head. Golden orange body with slight haze.

Nice citrus aroma with balance of wheat. There is a very subtle spice, but the citrus is the dominant aspect.

Medium citrus flavor with a hint of spice and balanced mild hop. Medium carbonation

The mouth feel is nice, a touch grainy, there is nice medium carbonation.

It is a nice balanced beer. It is easy to drink, but not too light. Overall, pretty good. I've been trying many of the North Peak beers and I've become a fan. Nice addition. I'm a big Founders Fan too. This isn't my preferred style. But, still a decent b

Serving type: bottle

03-02-2011 02:30:33 | More by BradDurbin89