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YumYumGumGum

Virginia

4.78/5  rDev +12.7%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

2012 12oz bottle

Thanks to a great trader, bauermj, for an extra.

A: gorgeous golden body, almost like a big ipa but without any typical caramel character. Very light white half-finger head which disappears with almost no lacing.

S and T: this is an ideal session beer, the complexities are not overstated but every sip leaves you with a different impression. Really cool application of amarillo hops. Slight bitterness but big taste with citrussy notes that come from elsewhere. The hops must've been FWH, because they are all taste and tiny aroma. Not too dry and not a sweet fluffy wheat beer.

M: perfect, more carbonation appears from each sip than the original pour.

O: i want more of this and would pay twice the listed price for a sixer.

Serving type: bottle

10-07-2012 18:26:27 | More by YumYumGumGum

jono0101

Missouri

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-18-2013 15:56:32 | More by jono0101

tswater

Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-18-2013 14:36:12 | More by tswater

chrisp450

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-18-2013 03:56:00 | More by chrisp450

Netdogca

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-18-2013 03:22:05 | More by Netdogca

JMurphy41

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-18-2013 02:03:12 | More by JMurphy41

BradSillars

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-18-2013 01:17:54 | More by BradSillars

AndyP612

Illinois

4.28/5  rDev +0.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

12 oz bottle poured into tulip.

A- Slightly hazy glowing golden with a small white head.

S- The Amarillo hops are the first thing that hits the nose. Slight bready wheat towards present as well as orange. It's not as in your face as a white IPA so I think it is true to style.

T- Hops are on the forefront follows the nose in that it's not a punch to the palate but more subtle, dry, dank hop. The finish is just a slight touch of red wheat with a little yeast and bread. It's a very well balanced and a slight dry finish.

M- Light to medium mouthfeel with low carbonation makes this extremely drinkable almost dangerously so. Not too sweet or bitter with hops and the wheat really is a nice touch to round it out.

O- I think this ale along with everything I have tried from FFF truly lives up to its reputation. There's just a comfortable dankness to their ales and this one is no different. I will definitely be drinking this when the temperature is getting up there this summer. Cheers.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 00:53:57 | More by AndyP612

Fargrow

North Dakota

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-18-2013 00:11:29 | More by Fargrow

Ebf

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-18-2013 00:00:35 | More by Ebf

darvinlikemarvin

Iowa

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-17-2013 19:45:22 | More by darvinlikemarvin

EricClayton

West Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-17-2013 19:42:06 | More by EricClayton

BigbROB

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-17-2013 18:58:45 | More by BigbROB

thaghost

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-17-2013 17:41:06 | More by thaghost

carlosega

Ohio

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-17-2013 17:24:31 | More by carlosega

twenty5

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -11.6%

05-17-2013 16:04:06 | More by twenty5

Fcolle2

Illinois

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-17-2013 00:46:44 | More by Fcolle2

Gregvg

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-16-2013 18:29:20 | More by Gregvg

DStoked

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-16-2013 17:21:40 | More by DStoked

standardcherry

Massachusetts

4.35/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

A: Slightly hazy golden yellow color. Bright white head.
S: A blast of citrus hops, pineapple and peach. Sweet wheat/breadiness. Not much going on here but what little there is is very nice.
T: Doesn't taste as hoppy as it smells. Citrus (orange/grapefruit) and some sweetness from the wheat. Big bite of citrus without being too bitter at the end.
M: Light bodied with medium carbonation.
O: Very nice, light beer. Perfect summer beer in my opinion. Crisp and refreshing, I could see this being a great gateway beer for non-craft drinkers.

Serving type: bottle

05-16-2013 07:35:51 | More by standardcherry

tvl89

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +12%

05-16-2013 02:40:48 | More by tvl89

somethingcreative

Indiana

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-16-2013 02:03:25 | More by somethingcreative

gfap61

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-15-2013 20:46:01 | More by gfap61

phillybeerfreak

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-14-2013 21:01:53 | More by phillybeerfreak

Jordy777

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-14-2013 18:53:01 | More by Jordy777