Raspberry Wheat Ale - Southern Tier Brewing Company

Ralphus

Ontario (Canada)

3.45/5  rDev +10.9%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

I was intrigued to try a raspberry wheat and was glad the LCBO was bringing more Southern Tier in. Local discussions had set me up for a beer chalked full of artificial sweetness, but I was pleased to see that they had been overstated.

It pours a clear, pale golden yellow with a puffy offwhite head. Unfortunately the head disapated to nothing at all in a few short minutes.

The smell initially was intense raspberries. It set me up for a cloyingly sweet artificial flavouring - but I was mistaken.. it wasn't there. Instead was a very light lager with a medium hint of raspberries. There is little if any bitterness, but to be honest not much sweetness either. It's well balanced and the raspberry is not overpowering at all. It reminds me a bit of carbonated vitamin water.

Mouthfeel is light and refreshing and that aids the drinkability. You could easily polish off a few of these in a sitting.

Serving type: bottle

08-26-2009 01:36:15 | More by Ralphus

goblin7704

Ohio

3/5  rDev -3.5%

06-11-2013 22:20:19 | More by goblin7704

3SH33TS

California

2/5  rDev -35.7%

05-31-2013 20:41:59 | More by 3SH33TS

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev +12.5%

05-26-2013 18:40:07 | More by Slatetank

Bill235

Ohio

3/5  rDev -3.5%

05-09-2013 18:08:00 | More by Bill235

blknikon

Massachusetts

2/5  rDev -35.7%

05-08-2013 19:19:56 | More by blknikon

clfrost

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -3.5%

04-21-2013 23:46:42 | More by clfrost

civicm87

New York

3/5  rDev -3.5%

04-17-2013 01:06:01 | More by civicm87

DaPan

Ontario (Canada)

3/5  rDev -3.5%

04-11-2013 17:15:40 | More by DaPan

BGsWo22

New York

2/5  rDev -35.7%

03-23-2013 18:41:25 | More by BGsWo22

Chevelle66

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +28.6%

03-17-2013 04:32:33 | More by Chevelle66

kp29

Arizona

4/5  rDev +28.6%

01-28-2013 05:28:02 | More by kp29

Rgalvin

3.5/5  rDev +12.5%

01-28-2013 01:38:26 | More by Rgalvin

cliff1066

Virginia

3.25/5  rDev +4.5%

12-26-2012 06:33:40 | More by cliff1066

WoodburyMN

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev +12.5%

11-30-2012 18:37:44 | More by WoodburyMN

larebear

3/5  rDev -3.5%

11-20-2012 07:36:15 | More by larebear

metter98

New York

3.05/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

A: The beer is clear yellow in color and has a very slight amount of visible carbonation. It poured with a thin white head that quickly died down and left some lacing on the surface and a thin ring of bubbles around the edge of the glass.
S: There are light aromas of raspberries and wheat in the nose.
T: Like the smell, the taste has flavors of wheat along with notes of raspberry syrup.
M: It feels light-bodied on the palate and has a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: This beer is dominated by flavors of pale wheat but the raspberry flavoring makes it a little more palatable to your taste buds. It isn't very refreshing.

Serving type: bottle

11-18-2012 20:24:40 | More by metter98

RBorsato

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev +20.6%

11-13-2012 20:33:12 | More by RBorsato

DrunkinYogi

Connecticut

3.25/5  rDev +4.5%

11-09-2012 12:34:41 | More by DrunkinYogi

nickfl

Florida

3.73/5  rDev +19.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A - Pours with a small head of white lace on top of a clear, golden body. The head settles quickly and leaves little lace.

S - Lots of juicy raspberry with tart wheat in the background.

T - Some light, earthy grain notes up front with a hint of raspberry juice. Some notes of berry seeds and herbal hops in the middle. Finishes with light wheat and a lingering fruit note.

M - Medium body, moderately high carbonation, and a balanced finish.

D - As fruited wheat beers go, this one is pretty decent. It has a fairly strong raspberry nose, but the fruit is balanced in the flavor and makes for a drinkable and balanced beer that is quite good for what it is.

Serving type: bottle

10-20-2012 05:44:35 | More by nickfl

DaveOB

Pennsylvania

2.5/5  rDev -19.6%

09-26-2012 23:01:26 | More by DaveOB

ahbaggins

New Jersey

3/5  rDev -3.5%

09-03-2012 17:57:48 | More by ahbaggins

Sturmthis

Ohio

2.75/5  rDev -11.6%

09-01-2012 22:54:07 | More by Sturmthis

Rojada1988

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev +4.5%

08-26-2012 21:05:08 | More by Rojada1988

Kerrie

Michigan

4/5  rDev +28.6%

08-26-2012 05:13:36 | More by Kerrie