Gumballhead - Three Floyds Brewing Co. & Brewpub

bobhits

Kentucky

4.38/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

There is something so zombie dust about this beer. Sure it as best I know isn't a one top beer and I really doubt it is all Circa, but damn if it doesn't have that same citrus one hop like note. The difference being wheat and a lot less malt and alcohol feel.

Pours crystal clear as most american wheat beers do, minimal carbonation but it leave a good bit of lacing. Pretty lively carbonation, but nothing like the explosive Belgian and German beers do.

The aromas are hops and more hops, the malt is nearly gone. Still nothing to bite you or over power, just citrus juicy melons pineapples and grapefruit.

This one has citrus notes with a nice hop character from start to finish with late what drying effect that dies to the hop finish. To say this is the best American wheat beer is an understatement, this is actually good beer which no other American wheat I've had could ever dream of claiming.

Extremely drinkable though I personally like a touch more body. Still for a summer beer chaser look no further.

It isn't dreadnaught, panzer, alpha king, or zombie dust...it is lighter yet still packs such a wonderful hop profile and presence that I just can't say enough about what this beer does. I want to knock it for something but damn...just can't.

Serving type: growler

10-20-2011 23:27:00 | More by bobhits

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%

05-20-2013 02:11:44 | More by MJSJr

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

ShawnMH

Indiana

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-19-2013 15:42:00 | More by ShawnMH