Gumballhead - Three Floyds Brewing Co. & Brewpub

MrMcGibblets

Illinois

5/5  rDev +17.9%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

my on-tap standby at the local daily bar on lincoln. so glad i talked them into getting this long ago.
a: clear gold with a tinge of orange, nice white head and lacing.
s: has that signature fff smell...is it the house yeast that that adds that unique extra fruity note? kinda like juicy fruit gum for lack of a better descriptor. amarillo hops are beautifully showcased here-tropical fruit and citrus explode out of the glass.
t: i'd never guess there was wheat in here, which is good for me. not missing that wheatish soury twang. this is significantly better ontap than bottle, the taste and mouthfeel are fuller and rounder. beautifully balanced between the lightly sweet bready malts and smooth, juicy hops. finish is dryish with lingering fruity lemony hops.
m: this feels much, much bigger than 4.5%...still don't know why many places (including this site) have it at 5.5%. i love the carbonation level/feel ontap.
o: thank allah i can drink this ontap on a regular basis, the only thing better is zombie dust. both are perfection.

Serving type: on-tap

09-22-2011 21:38:08 | More by MrMcGibblets

anticipation23

Wisconsin

4.75/5  rDev +12%

05-24-2013 02:47:46 | More by anticipation23

JCam9981

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-24-2013 00:53:20 | More by JCam9981

bootdown21

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-24-2013 00:25:42 | More by bootdown21

msinger1002

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -11.6%

05-23-2013 23:31:34 | More by msinger1002

hannydawg

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-23-2013 14:02:44 | More by hannydawg

davesway10

Iowa

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-22-2013 18:32:49 | More by davesway10

wogreen

Arkansas

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-22-2013 18:26:01 | More by wogreen

OUJayhawk1799

Oklahoma

4.75/5  rDev +12%

05-22-2013 11:15:47 | More by OUJayhawk1799

clubarsky91

California

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-22-2013 03:04:21 | More by clubarsky91

Claytonbrewsby

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-22-2013 01:23:39 | More by Claytonbrewsby

mikeincharleston

South Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-21-2013 01:42:09 | More by mikeincharleston

ackeeper

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-21-2013 01:08:03 | More by ackeeper

InspectorBob

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-20-2013 19:48:45 | More by InspectorBob

andant

New York

3.75/5  rDev -11.6%

05-20-2013 19:35:41 | More by andant

Chuck_25

Kansas

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-20-2013 19:05:49 | More by Chuck_25

mrw1zard

Alabama

3.75/5  rDev -11.6%

05-20-2013 13:59:38 | More by mrw1zard

scoot64

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-20-2013 10:34:11 | More by scoot64

OleDixie

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-20-2013 07:26:29 | More by OleDixie

MooseBoose

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-20-2013 02:35:55 | More by MooseBoose

MJSJr

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

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Bosoxfan20

Oklahoma

4.31/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Finally able to review the highly anticipated Gumballhead

A- One of the most inticing looking wheat beers i have ever seen. Poured into a Spiegelau IPA glass. Pours a hazy light copper/dark straw with a massive amounts of carbonation bubbles. Thick white head of 2 fingers that gives a great effort to stick around. Lacing holds like a beast.

S- Citrus hops- Tons of lemon, along with orange, grapefruit, with a touch of peach. Sweet wheat malts. Slight esters

T- Hop forward and smooth. Fantastic balance, as I wrongly anticipated more hops based on what i have heard and other reviews I've read. Huge lemon zest and citrus flavors lead the way before the wheat malt mellows things out. Hardly any bitterness despite the hop pressence. Love the complexity.

M- Mid body. Smooth, as I mentioned. High carbonation leads to a crips bite. So refreshing as i mow the lawn. Dries the mouth as I continue to drink

O- Different from any wheat beer I have had. My first from FFF, and certainly not the last. Not the huge hop bomb that i have seen writting about it. I feel it is more balance than that. Probably my 2nd favorite beer of this style behind Lil Sumpin Sumpin

No bottled on date that i could find.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 22:26:03 | More by Bosoxfan20

TreeBeard

Ohio

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-19-2013 20:43:01 | More by TreeBeard

nataku00

California

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-19-2013 18:19:55 | More by nataku00

Kreko7

California

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-19-2013 15:51:52 | More by Kreko7