Waving Wheat - Choc Beer Co. / Pete's Place

webbcreative

Oklahoma

3.65/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Pour yellow color with 2 finger white head. Aroma - not too much going on here, smells a little bread, not too much else. Taste - lightly bread, yeast, little spice. It's not bad it's just too light. Mouthfeel is pretty light for the style.

Overall not bad, pretty drinkable. No metallic taste in this one, which has always been my complaint about chic beers. It decent, they just need to kick eveything In it up a few notches.

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2009 21:40:39 | More by webbcreative

ChainGangGuy

Georgia

2.73/5  rDev -23.3%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Appearance: Pours a lightly hazy, pale yellow body with a thin, wispy, white head.

Smell: Meager aroma smelling lightly of wheat and lemon with a faint perceived note of spice.

Taste: Delicate, soft wheat flavor with only a marginal touch of sweetness. Squirt of acidic lemon juice. A few unconventional drops of coconut milk. Skimpy spice addition. Faint hop bitterness. Lightly tart on the crisp finish.

Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied. Medium-high carbonation.

Drinkability: It's more of a Wavering Wheat if you ask me. In terms of the noble witbier style, Waving Wheat underperforms in terms of aroma and overall flavor. However, if you ever find yourself waking up one morning hungry for a comparatively light, chuggable wit, then, I guess this is the beer for you.

Serving type: bottle

03-19-2009 17:24:46 | More by ChainGangGuy

ATLbeerDog

Georgia

3.33/5  rDev -6.5%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Pours a straw color with not much of a head. Smells slightly of wheat but there is not a whole lot of aroma present. First sip is like the aroma...not much flavor present. The flavor that is there is good....just not enough of it. It is clean and refreshing. Pump it up!

Serving type: bottle

03-14-2009 23:25:44 | More by ATLbeerDog

htomsirveaux

Texas

3.6/5  rDev +1.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

12 oz. bottle tried 15 May 2008.

Muge slightly yellow head. Well carbonated. Slightly cloudy golden yellow color. Smells of coriander and jelly beans. Starts yeasty sweet, slight bit of coriander. Some apple and pear in the middle. Finish is dry and fruity. Medium chewy body. Alcohol barely noticeable.

One of the better offerings from Choc.

Serving type: bottle

03-05-2009 05:36:20 | More by htomsirveaux

RodBurg

California

3.58/5  rDev +0.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Big thanks to Beertracker for this bottle. Poured a light and hazy golden/yellow color with a immense and rocky head. The coarse bubbles stuck aournd for the duration and left nice bits of lacing on the glass.

Smell is lots of yeast, bread, spices, and banana and other tropical fruits.

On the palate there's notes of steamed bread dough, yeast, coriander, orange, and banana. Light in the mouth with a little too much carbonation.

Great offering from Choc. My only real complaint is the over-carbonation. Would definitely drink again.

Serving type: bottle

12-27-2008 01:29:28 | More by RodBurg

mooseisloose

Florida

3.55/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Smell is yeasty and bready. Pours to a cloudy bright yellow with a nice foamy head. Taste is tropical fruity, mango and papaya, with hints of ginger. The middle is bitter and then the sweetness rturns followed by a slight bitter finish. This is a very refreshing witbier, more bitter than most but with all the characteristics. Its foremost an ale with great belgian style. The body is great lending to a good mouthfeel. Once again Choc beer is out of the box on this one. A good brew that has a good drinkability.

Serving type: bottle

10-19-2008 18:48:51 | More by mooseisloose

Wasatch

Utah

3.73/5  rDev +4.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Thanks goes out to mhewes for this brew.

Pours a cloudy yellow color, nice carbonation, little fizzy white head, with some sticky lacing. The nose is malty, yeasty, with some applesauce notes. The taste is sweet, malty/yeasty, nutmeg. Medium body. Drinkable, not a bad brew at all, glad to have had a chance to try it.

Serving type: bottle

09-28-2008 21:53:34 | More by Wasatch

micahgoldfus

New Jersey

4.15/5  rDev +16.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured a hazy yellow-orange color that seemed to glow. A nice, fluffy white head fizzled down quickly to a light lace across the top. The smell was clear and crisp: wheat, spice, plenty of yeast (especially after the second pour), and some banana. The taste was refreshing: a pleasant combination of subtle and delicious flavors. There was the wheat and the yeast up front, and then spice and sweet orange finished it off. The thin mouthfeel and the sharp bubbles added to the lingering flavor. This is a nice American witbier, one that I enjoyed on a warm day and would be happy to have another (which I will do right now).

Serving type: bottle

09-24-2008 03:35:02 | More by micahgoldfus

Reagan1984

Massachusetts

3.63/5  rDev +2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

I poured this beer slowly to see how clear it would be without the yeast sediment.

It was crystal clear and bright golden in color. The head was thin and wispy and quickly faded back into the beer itself. There was quite a bit of visible carbonation. Of course, once I introduced the sediment to the glass it became exactly as a Wit beer should. Light Hazy gold in color. Very cloudy. Looked as a Wit should.

Aroma was distinctly of a Wheat beer with the yeasty notes, wheat characteristics and a slight spicy nature. Was fairly sweet as well.

Taste is sweet up front and then moves towards a yeasty focus. There is a subtle smoothness. The finish is a combination of sweet/sour. Not much in the way of hop bitterness.

The mouth feel has a tingle due to the carbonation. A slight chalky consistency due to the suspended yeast. Over all rather light.

Pretty drinkable.

I'd say this is a pretty good version of a Wit.

Serving type: bottle

09-20-2008 18:44:35 | More by Reagan1984

ShrLSU

Louisiana

3.03/5  rDev -14.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

A -Clear golden color, a little cloudy and no head or lacing.

S - Scents of lemon, yeast, and some breadiness.

T - A little spice with lemon, clove and wheat. A touch of yeast as well.

M - Sharp and crisp and light in the mouth. Quite easy to pound down.

D - This was an average witbeir. Nothing that stands out.

Serving type: bottle

08-24-2008 02:27:16 | More by ShrLSU

zeff80

Missouri

3.95/5  rDev +11%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Poured out a clear, golden-yellow color with a small, white, foamy head. Not much in the way of lacing.

S - It smelled of lemon and yeast. Some wheat aroma,too.

T - This was a very spicy wit. It was very yeasty, lemony and of clove and wheat.

M - It was very crisp and sharp. A light-bodied beer.

D - This was easy drinking and one of the best American witbiers that I've tried.

Serving type: bottle

08-23-2008 02:23:56 | More by zeff80

homebrewhawk

Kansas

2.88/5  rDev -19.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.5

Thanks Dansting. 12oz brown bottle served in a shaker pint. Poured a hazy straw gold with two fingers of thick, white head.
Plenty of carbonation. Wheaty, slightly spicy aroma. Flavor was a bit sour as if something was not quite right with this beer. Spicing was a bit odd as well, more of a pumpkin pie type of thing than the corriander/clove you would expect from a wit. Some noble hop aroma as well.

Serving type: bottle

07-13-2008 14:40:20 | More by homebrewhawk

mhewes

Colorado

2.9/5  rDev -18.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

A : Pours a hazy yellow with a white head that disappears almost instantly.

S : Some wheat, pepper, and citrus smells

T : Citrus flavor along with some spice/pepper. There's just something off with the flavor which is hard to describe. I'm not picking up any wheat flavor in it.

M : Light, good carbonation

D : I've had a lot better witbiers. I'll pass on this one.

Serving type: bottle

07-11-2008 00:21:35 | More by mhewes

tmitch75

Illinois

4.2/5  rDev +18%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Monthly club selection for June. Cloudy pale yellow color with thick white head of small bubbles.

Smells like I'd expect a witbier to smell with notes of lemon peel, coriander, and a touch of pepper.

Taste is similar but more orangey with a nice grapefruit flavor from the hops. Nice light mouthfeel with just the right crispness.

Very drinkable and a pretty good example of the style.

Tasted on 6/23/08.

Serving type: bottle

07-05-2008 03:54:16 | More by tmitch75

tugdriver7

Maryland

3.73/5  rDev +4.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Being a bit of a German purist when it comes to malt beverages, I am not a real fan of Belgian beers; but I've found that they can be a lot of fun because variety of ingredients does a lot to create some really good flavors. Didn't know a lot about this one (or the brewery), but I'm glad I tried it. Rich, hazy yellow color with massive, foamy head that lasted and lasted (and then laced the glass all the way down). The fruity--citrusy--hops and (orange?) hits your nose immediately, but subtlely. And the taste is reminiscient of the best Belgian white beers, bubbly and a bit on the sweet/fruity side. Very refreshing. Perfect summer beer. Hasn't converted me to Belgians, but I love the change now and then.

Serving type: bottle

06-29-2008 23:52:26 | More by tugdriver7

smcolw

Massachusetts

3.98/5  rDev +11.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Interesting spots of orange in the otherwise white head. Very cloudy and orange gold color--looks almost like a creamsicle.

Classic Belgian aromas of wheat, corriander, nutmeg, and orange peel.

Initially, I thought that this beer was very dry. Soon after the first sip I started to detect some orange flavors along with the spices mentioned above. Dry aftertaste though with some yeast and hop bite. Good body.

This isn't my favorite style, but it is a good representation of it.

Serving type: bottle

06-29-2008 21:45:25 | More by smcolw

hiikeeba

Texas

3.88/5  rDev +9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A - Pours up cloudy yellow with a dense, creamy white head.

S - Faint smell of something citrusy, and a hint of spice. Very fleeting.

T - Slight citrus flavor, some spice, and finishes with an herbal flavor. Chamomile?

M - Feels a little thin, but nicely carbonated

D - A couple of these would go down easy on a hot afternoon. But the herbal flavor is a odd.

Serving type: bottle

06-24-2008 22:21:20 | More by hiikeeba

allengarvin

Texas

3.6/5  rDev +1.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

June 2008 beer of the month selection. Into a 12-oz mug, this beer has an appropriate color--a quite cloudy straw color--but even a vigorous pour couldn't get much head out of it. Nose is pretty faint. There's some light fruity aroma and a tad bit of spice. Very tart and acidic flavor, making it nicely refreshing, but the traditional wit flavors are hardly in abundance. Coriander is strong, but there's not much yeast character. Body is medium with a neutral texture.

Serving type: bottle

06-24-2008 02:55:26 | More by allengarvin

dpkpr

Texas

3.88/5  rDev +9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Received bottle from a beer-of-the-month club membership. Only discernable freshness indication is on the cap, with what looks like a "3" and a 22 over it. I'll presume that means it was bottled on March 22, 2008, which means it may have been sitting in a warehouse for the past two and a half months. Pours a wonderful cloudy gold with a very nice head. So far so good. Not much aroma to speak of. Taste is consistent with the style. Light, with no discernable hop bitterness. Wheaty notes. Nice, not cloying fruitiness. Nothing spectacular, but respectable. Light body, but nicely balanced. It would probably be great with salad, but could be overpowered by bold tastes. Very drinkable and a good story about Pete to go with it.

Serving type: bottle

06-13-2008 00:30:05 | More by dpkpr

russpowell

Oklahoma

3.9/5  rDev +9.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours an effervescent golden with much clarity & 3+ fingers of eggshell white head into my Hoeegarden tumbler. This hazes as I drain the bottle; good lacing & head retention

S: Pepper & phenolic notes

T: Lemony, grainy, some tartness & a touch of grapefruit hops up front. Wheaty & tart notes, apricot, grapeskins. plus dryness as this warms. Finishes grainy, & juicy with nice fruittyness

MF: Medium bodied, spritzy with nice balance

Drinks very easy, a good take on the style. My first Okie beer, pretty good!

Serving type: bottle

05-28-2008 03:48:12 | More by russpowell

Mexinate

Minnesota

3.03/5  rDev -14.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2 | overall: 4

Served in a weizen glass, the pour was strong but the head was not quick to rise. After the pour there was only maybe a 1" head that dissipated quickly. A nice hazy pale yellow translucence and a lot of rising bubbles don't make me miss it.

Smell is weak grass, and a little citrus. The cloves come out a little more on the tongue but it's nothing overpowering. Sweetness and a tart flavor round out the after taste. It's really a light drinking wit and if I had the taste for two or three more I could really pound these down without any problem. The only issue I would have would be the tart flavor lingering in my mouth. Otherwise, very nice, easy-drinking summer beer.

Serving type: bottle

05-16-2008 02:16:03 | More by Mexinate

Jwale73

Rhode Island

4.05/5  rDev +13.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

Thanks to wolffman17 for the opportunity to try this one. Served in a nonic. This one was a gusher; shot out of the bottle and filled 2/3 of my glass with a light, fluffy white cascade of foam (looked like a mushroom cloud coming out of my glass). Lots of sticky cloud-like lacing with good adhesion. Hazy, pale orange-gold color. Grassy smell in the forefront, with yeast and clove nicely blended into the background. Taste similar to nose with a pleasant citrusy flavor; however, not particularly astringent for a wit. Mouthfeel was surprisingly more subdued considering the volume of the head, with a mild tartness at the finish. This brew went down so easy that I think I'll have another - would make a great summer staple.

Serving type: bottle

05-10-2008 18:26:35 | More by Jwale73

scootny

New York

3.45/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Thanks to wolfman17 for this one. From a 12 oz stubbie bottle into a Witte glass. On the cold side, say 42 degrees. A bright and hazy yellow gold. The glass is thick with yeast. A one and a half finger head rises, hangs for a few, and departs leaving some lace and a wispy covering of foam. Mild carbonation is evident.

Lemony and sweet. Light wheat malt and mild hops as well. As it warms yeasty fruitiness develops.

Taste is like the nose, lemony and sweet. Wheat malt core is nicely structured to support the flavors. Present but not overpowering. Hops kiss the back of the palate in the finish. There is a too strong phenolic band-aid component however that is keeping me from truly loving it. As the beer warms it diminishes but it never really gets out of the way. It is standing on a lovely Belgian banana/fruit yeast aspect that would really take the beer somewhere.

Mouthfeel is medium and perfectly carbonated. Refreshing in it's nature as my mouth is craving more.

Drinkability could be a perfect five were it not for the phenolic monster in the room. Definitely a four point five.

Could be I got a bad bottle because no one else mentioned the strong armed band-aid monster. There is much to recommend here and as such I would love to try another bottle.

Serving type: bottle

04-10-2008 21:19:55 | More by scootny

Yetiman420

Ohio

4.08/5  rDev +14.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Thanks to Beertracker for the trade!

Served at 40 degrees in a standard (Lefthand) pint glass.

The bottle contained a small layer of sediment on the bottom which was poured along with the beer. The beer poured to a white, 2-finger head with a wonderful golden cloudiness. Filtered wheats be damned. In my book, this is what a wheat beer should look like!

The aroma was clean and spicy - consistent with what one would expect from this style. Taste equaled the aroma - clean with light citrus notes. The beer had a full mouth feel. I overuse "clean" once more to describe the finish which was very clean. As the glass emptied, a nice stay remained reminding me of my journey. The one aspect I missed from a true Belgian style was the lack of sourness. Just a hint would make this feel more Belgian than American wheat. I did detect more of the Belgian aroma around ¾ of the way through.

Overall this beer has incredible drinkability. I'd love to have this offering on tap at my house on a hot summer day.

Serving type: bottle

03-31-2008 14:24:10 | More by Yetiman420

TheManiacalOne

Rhode Island

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Acquired via trade from timbro81, so a big Thank You goes out to him. Poured from a 12oz bottle into a US tumbler pint glass.

A: The beer is a light gold color, with a short off-white head that fades slowly and leaves a decent lace on the glass.

S: The aroma is a little faint but contains mostly wheat and Belgian yeast with a little citrus.

T: The taste is very bready with flavors of Belgian yeast, wheat, lemon and light spices. The malt character is thin overall but pretty hearty for the style. There's a mild but complimentary hops presence. The after-taste is slightly bready and slightly sweet.

M: Smooth and crisp, medium body, medium-to-high carbonation, clean finish.

D: Tasty, goes down easily, not too filling, decent kick, good representation of style, it's a good beer to drink for a while but normally I'd prefer something a bit more flavorful. I didn't really find anything to special about this beer that would make my want to pick it again.

Serving type: bottle

01-31-2008 04:57:53 | More by TheManiacalOne