Archangel Summer Wheat - North Peak Brewing Company

schoolboy

Ohio

3.43/5  rDev -3.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

I bought this on blind faith as the other North Peak brews that I have had were all good-to-very good. This is much weaker that their other offerings, and it is a style that I normally would like. I even usually like fruit flavored things, but not this one.

The beer pours with ample head, and the taste is a nice mix of yeast with the fruit overtones, but the aftertaste has some artifacts that don't belong. There is something wrong there, and it also manifests itself in the aroma. The bottle has a date on it of May 1211. If that's a drink by date, I can blame the store (Saveon in Mentor, Ohio).

Serving type: bottle

06-30-2011 22:44:04 | More by schoolboy

marcb105

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +26.4%

06-14-2013 02:19:20 | More by marcb105

Slay40

Michigan

4/5  rDev +12.4%

06-13-2013 04:34:31 | More by Slay40

mzeld

Michigan

4/5  rDev +12.4%

06-12-2013 01:37:30 | More by mzeld

HardyA

Michigan

4/5  rDev +12.4%

04-16-2013 01:48:09 | More by HardyA

ssimpson89

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

02-09-2013 03:45:40 | More by ssimpson89

BlissJunkie

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

01-14-2013 18:46:50 | More by BlissJunkie

rolandboy

Michigan

3/5  rDev -15.7%

11-26-2012 04:22:29 | More by rolandboy

RblWthACoz

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +5.3%

10-16-2012 16:51:32 | More by RblWthACoz

jacobdensford

Ohio

2.75/5  rDev -22.8%

08-27-2012 00:55:59 | More by jacobdensford

dmorley21

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

06-19-2012 01:22:17 | More by dmorley21

szmnnl99

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

03-25-2012 20:58:52 | More by szmnnl99

seanh99

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +12.4%

03-02-2012 20:25:55 | More by seanh99

bishocr

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

02-21-2012 15:16:18 | More by bishocr

cynical1027

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

02-21-2012 03:31:20 | More by cynical1027

Blueribbon666

Ohio

4.2/5  rDev +18%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Review from notes.
Pours into dimpled mug a full amber color with little to no head retention though carbonation is evident.
Smells of wheat and cherries both up in the front.
Taste/Mouthfeel, a very well done balanced mix of tangy crisp wheat with a nice cherry finish that ends crisp and clean.
Another interesting entry from this brewery. A good, easy drinking yet flavorful summer beer who's cherry flavor isn't overwhelming in the sweetness. Would definitely recommend and get again for the warmer weather.

Serving type: bottle

02-18-2012 23:10:30 | More by Blueribbon666

Fitzmke

Texas

3/5  rDev -15.7%

02-08-2012 22:04:38 | More by Fitzmke

keeganfrank

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Golden brown beer with a thin head that dissipates quickly. Aromas of cherry, grass and some faint spice. Tart cherry and spice flavors with some grassiness in the aftertaste. With flavors that are somewhat muted and a light, crisp body, this could be a good brew for the beer connoisseur to take to the lake or a barbecue.

Serving type: bottle

01-18-2012 01:31:35 | More by keeganfrank

schultzm

Michigan

3/5  rDev -15.7%

01-06-2012 02:15:28 | More by schultzm

Gtg642

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

12-07-2011 13:58:03 | More by Gtg642

StoutHunter

Michigan

4/5  rDev +12.4%

11-27-2011 04:18:58 | More by StoutHunter

Another6Pack

Michigan

3/5  rDev -15.7%

11-22-2011 01:28:38 | More by Another6Pack

mmcnaughton

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +5.3%

11-19-2011 14:24:30 | More by mmcnaughton

MacStinson

Michigan

3/5  rDev -15.7%

11-17-2011 04:01:37 | More by MacStinson

Florida9

Illinois

3.65/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A: Darker orange-tinted amber in color. Forms a large bubbly head that reduces down to a thick white surface coating. Some very light lacing.

S: There is a hint of sour cherries, but the dominate smell is of carbonated walter or seltzer. Slightly reminiscent of a cherry 7-up.

T: Surprisingly strong tart cherry flavor. Beer itself is tart, yet with a slight candy-like sweetness on the back end. Cherry and a hint of vanilla with some easy pale malt in the background.

M: Lighter side of medium in body, but with heavy carbonation that gives this beer a slightly prickly feel to it.

O: A quite refreshing take on the style with a surprising dose of cherry flavor. Most beers like this barely have any fruit flavor, or what is there is artificial tasting. Not this one. The cherry is quite apparent and pretty tasty. Wish the nose was a bit more inviting and the carbonation were toned down, but otherwise a tasty, refreshing beer.

Serving type: bottle

09-19-2011 01:14:05 | More by Florida9