Solace - Firestone Walker Brewing Co.

JackieTH

Minnesota

4.08/5  rDev +11.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Thanks mom for retrieving this one from the Left Coast. Fizzy pour that kicks up a big although very transient bubbly head leaving zero lace or trace of foam. Body is slightly hazy, honey colored. Smell is lemongrass, chalky, hint of bananas. Taste is nice. Faintly lemony, hint of bananas, light sweetness, refreshing and wet. Body is medium light and crisply carbonated, works well with the taste. Overall I could drink a half gallon of this very thirst quenching beer, even better if it wasn't January in Minnesota but rather July.

Serving type: bottle

01-07-2013 03:52:54 | More by JackieTH

verge

California

3.75/5  rDev +2.2%

05-21-2013 18:25:19 | More by verge

strohme2

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -4.6%

05-21-2013 01:36:21 | More by strohme2

dougflanagan4

California

4/5  rDev +9%

05-19-2013 22:25:10 | More by dougflanagan4

mjohnson17

Illinois

3.98/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured from bottling into Duvel tulip.

A: Pours a hazy orange reminiscent of a mimosa. Small white head that dissipates quickly. A nice head swirl odors on the top.

S: cracked wheat, citrus, oranges, lemon zest, a bit of spice, coriander, citrus rind.

T: Light, crisps, refreshing. A great summer beer. A bready yeast, crisps citrus, oranges, a bit of lemon tang. A balanced wheat backbone.

M: Thin. It works in this case as it makes this beer light and refreshing. I'd have no trouble putting a few of these down at the beach. But it does distract from the beer a bit. With the nose and taste being a little fuller I was left a bit let down with a watery mouthfeel.

O: this is a really nice summer beer. A light, crisps, clean, refreshing wheat with a really clean citrus taste. Definitely worth picking up for the beach or a summer BBQ, especially if the crowd is the Blue Moon type. I'd rather drink this than a Blue Moon and probably Oberon.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 19:32:18 | More by mjohnson17

smartassboiler

Illinois

4/5  rDev +9%

05-18-2013 22:29:28 | More by smartassboiler

ystazi

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +2.2%

05-18-2013 20:21:56 | More by ystazi

prender1482

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -11.4%

05-18-2013 00:28:56 | More by prender1482

FreshHawk

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +2.2%

05-17-2013 13:14:37 | More by FreshHawk

rdooley

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +2.2%

05-17-2013 01:51:46 | More by rdooley

Hugonaut13

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +15.8%

05-16-2013 17:38:25 | More by Hugonaut13

Pelican5

California

4/5  rDev +9%

05-16-2013 07:15:33 | More by Pelican5

MinorThreat

Colorado

4/5  rDev +9%

05-16-2013 02:39:32 | More by MinorThreat

Zbeetleman

California

3.25/5  rDev -11.4%

05-15-2013 02:34:39 | More by Zbeetleman

Bpierso1

Illinois

4/5  rDev +9%

05-14-2013 22:25:10 | More by Bpierso1

prock180

Arizona

4.25/5  rDev +15.8%

05-13-2013 23:36:20 | More by prock180

aanth

California

3/5  rDev -18.3%

05-13-2013 00:24:53 | More by aanth

alucard6679

Arizona

3/5  rDev -18.3%

05-12-2013 07:54:26 | More by alucard6679

Auraan

Arizona

4.11/5  rDev +12%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured a cloudy golden yellow with a one finger white head. Pretty standard for the style. Scents of clove and banana. Flavor is mild with doughy bread overtones, a bit of spice, slight citrus peel and a bit of hop bitterness on the finish. Light and refreshing. Mouthfeel is light bodied with high carbonation. Another good summer wheat beer, refreshing and sessionable without being overwhelming.

Serving type: bottle

05-09-2013 07:55:55 | More by Auraan

bca115

California

3.75/5  rDev +2.2%

05-06-2013 21:29:22 | More by bca115

zenithberwyn

California

4/5  rDev +9%

05-06-2013 06:08:19 | More by zenithberwyn

SoCalBeerIdiot

California

4.25/5  rDev +15.8%

05-06-2013 05:08:36 | More by SoCalBeerIdiot

Jtrigonis

California

4.5/5  rDev +22.6%

05-04-2013 02:34:32 | More by Jtrigonis

joeseppy

Illinois

4.08/5  rDev +11.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Btld 3/30/13

Cloudy yellow with white head and spotty lacing.

Smells gumball sweet and crushed wheat grain with citrus.

Lemony citrus upfront followed by coriander and banana.

Medium body that leans to the sweeter side with decent carbonation that keeps it in check. Very drinkable.

Reminds me of, along the lines, Allagash White and Ommegang Witte. As always fresh is the best and FSW labels such visibly. Definitely worth a try.

Serving type: bottle

05-03-2013 02:12:54 | More by joeseppy

trocketsauced

New York

4.5/5  rDev +22.6%

04-27-2013 22:21:13 | More by trocketsauced