Mission St. Hefeweizen - Steinhaus Brewing Co.

Reidrover

Oregon

3.98/5  rDev +11.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

22 oz bottle from Trader Joes in Salem. $1.99 Nice lookng cloudy yellow beer with a lovely half inch white frothy head Surprisingly nice strong "hefe" aromas..banana,bubblegum.clove..unexpected. Taste is like the aroma but a little subdued..more wheat in the taste..slight lemon . LIked the mouthfeel on this very smooth and semi dry finish Very nice American hefe..i was expecting far worse. Good summer beer and cheap

Serving type: bottle

08-23-2011 04:33:48 | More by Reidrover

tito42

Missouri

3.15/5  rDev -11.8%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

Poured from bottle to a weizen glass. Bottled on 7/15/2011. Purchased at Trader Joe's, brewed in Paso Robles (Firestone Walker contract brew I believe).

A: Unfiltered straw with amber hues, hardly any carbonation to note. Decent head when poured dissipates quickly.

S: Strong doughy aroma with lots of cloves. Some apple and banana in the nose as well.

T: Huge amount of wheat, some clove, and only faint banana and apple notes. Mostly wheat, not much balance.

M: Light-bodied with an extremely dry, almost unpleasantly so, finish and no creaminess to speak of.

O: Not bad for $1.99 per 650 mL, but not very good either. There are better value options to be had at TJ's.

Serving type: bottle

08-19-2011 01:13:39 | More by tito42

DoubleJ

California

3.53/5  rDev -1.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

I have no idea what "Mission St." is trying to symbolize, but it was inexpensive ($1.99 for a 22 ounce bottle.) Let's hope the contents are good. On to the beer:

A pour into the Weihenstephaner glass brings a show like any other German hefeweizen. An eye catching yellow-orange color that's unfiltered and a big billowy head on top. The nose is on the mark as well; banana bread and a little spicy clove. As time goes on, the banana bread fadeds and brings more standard wheat malt. All told, the nose still remains appetizing.

Mission St. Hefeweizen easily justifies the cost. While not as full flavored as a Franziskaner, it's easily better than an Erdinger Hefe-weizen. The mix of lemon and banana bread work with a touch of clove to make this solid beer. Light bodied with a moderate amount of carbonation. Overall, it comes very close to what an authentic Bavarian hefeweizen should be, but at a bargain price.

Serving type: bottle

08-15-2011 05:57:04 | More by DoubleJ

1Adam12

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev -2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Very light light orange. Smells of heavy wheat and loads of bananas. Possibly some orange. Small bit of zest. Tastes the same minus the zest. Very heavy on the wheat, very HUGE on banana. Not a whole lot more than that. Maybe the slightest bit of orange. Mouthfeel is way too light. Very plain. Very boring. Not much of a finish. No layers. Just light, carbonated....boring. Nothing special. However, overall, at 1.99 this is very drinkable. Well worth 2 bucks. Beautiful for these insane amounts of 90+ degree days that are going on this summer.

Serving type: bottle

08-07-2011 00:34:55 | More by 1Adam12

Beerenauslese

California

3.53/5  rDev -1.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Thought I'd try this given it is contract brewed by Firestone Walker for Trader Joe's. A bomber for 1.99.

Body is hazy gold. Poured into a Kolsch glass to a 3/4 inch head of white foam, quickly dissipates to a ring and leaves no lacing.

Smells of fresh lemons and oranges with a bit of spice.

Tastes pretty acceptable, has the acid upfront, then settles in with banana and clove, and has a long dry, buttery, and slightly hopped finish.

Body is light and carbonation is spritzy, overall, pretty refreshing.

A quaffable hefeweizen and a good value for the price. But not extraordinary.

Serving type: bottle

08-05-2011 00:57:56 | More by Beerenauslese

bboven

Texas

3.93/5  rDev +10.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Color me impressed.

Medium gold body, hazy but not bottle conditioned. Head dissipates too quickly, however.

Light banana and clove, but nothing overpowering.

Again, banana in the front but a very nice finish due to the hops. definitely makes you want another sip.

Just a bit thin and drying for the style.

This is a good hefe. I say that because I don't like them normally. I would say it's a good beginner for the style because of the dry finish. Not perfect, but I' buy it again.

Serving type: bottle

08-03-2011 20:50:44 | More by bboven

jondeelee

Massachusetts

3.48/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Purchased a bottle of this at Trader Joe's for a pittance--I believe somewhere around $3.50 for a bomber. Upon opening, the nose has a good yeasty Italian bread overtone, joined by strong touches of banana, orange, and berry.

On the tongue, the beer begins with a fruit hit, as oranges, apricots, bananas, and pear notes wash across the tastebuds. These are tempered by subtle hints of spiciness, including light clove and white pepper. Toasted grain flavors are very light, and come across as fresh baguette. At the end of the mouthful, the banana flavors increase in potency, joined by a slight buttery tang. The aftertaste is a continuation of these latter flavors, and fades at a moderate pace. Mouthfeel is medium-light, and carbonation is medium.

Overall, this is surprisingly decent beer for the price, and while it won't be able to compete with a $10-per-bottle hefeweizen, it's certainly holds its own, and will likely be very appreciated by the casual drinker.

Serving type: bottle

07-28-2011 20:05:50 | More by jondeelee

hwwty4

Missouri

3.53/5  rDev -1.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured a double deuce into my Tripel Karmeliet tulip.

This beer pours a bruised orange with a tawny 2 inch cap that quickly disappears into nothing. Just a thin line around one side of the glass. No lacing is noticed. The aroma is nice for the style. Up front is some nice, but in no way overpowering banana, with a bit clove and just a hint of bready malts. My biggest turn off with a beer is when the banana goes through the roof. The aroma has this section nailed. The flavor falls off a bit though. While the banana and clove are still there, its almost as if they have been diluted with water. Just a hint of nuttiness at the finish with no tang from the wheat. Also as it warms there is an underlying vanilla flavor. Don't know where that one comes from. The mouthfeel is soft. Carbonation is a little prickly and it finishes dryly. This beer is a medium of the road Hefe but when its price point is taken into consideration it really moves it up in my book. Next time you in Trader Joe's pick one up.

Serving type: bottle

07-22-2011 22:31:09 | More by hwwty4

StoutishDan

Georgia

3.95/5  rDev +10.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Heft 22 oz bottle into a standard pilsner glass (only cause I think they're pretty cool).

A - Pours a medium fluffy head that fades pretty quickly to just a thin layer. Not much lacing. The color is orange with a touch of yellow. Nice and unfiltered.

S - Sour and sweet with some bananas. Slightly nutty, almost unnoticeable.

T - Immediate and lasting sourness with some bananas up front. Bananas seem to make an appearance throughout. No bitterness at all. Finishes with a slight yeasty taste.

O - Overall the beer is not bad at all. Personally I'm not too fond of the sourness of this particular hefeweizen. I'll keep coming back to the bananas. Love it.

Serving type: bottle

07-21-2011 17:44:33 | More by StoutishDan

Florida9

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Cloudy, dirty orange in color. Forms a noisy bit of bubbly head that is gone before I can even take my first sip. No lacing what-so-ever.

S: Lightly sweet aroma of banana and faint spice. Some orangey citrus. A little vanilla.

T: Flavor is quite light. Mild sweetness. Banana, orange, fruit salad. A quick burst of sugary sweetness after the swallow, but it is fleeting. Quick finish. No bitterness to speak of.

M: On the lighter side of medium. Soft carbonation.

O: A decent hefe. Nothing too great, but this one is very approachable and quite easy to drink. Neither the flavor nor the nose are very strong. And with the price of $2 or $3 a bottle, I'd definitely pick this one up again.

Serving type: bottle

07-21-2011 02:15:39 | More by Florida9

Northsider

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +19%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Bottle, picked up from Trader Joe's. I picked this one up on a whim while shopping. Looked interesting.

Appearance is typical of a hefeweizen: cloudy yellow, thin white head. Taste was strongly fruity, lots of hints of orange peel. Taste was pretty good...banana and cloves came strong. Mouthfeel was relatively smooth.

Overall a decent hefe...I'd definitely pick this up again from Trader Joe's.

Serving type: bottle

07-19-2011 04:40:42 | More by Northsider

MattyGEE26

California

4.13/5  rDev +15.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance: Pours a dark, burnt orange. 1 finger of white, creamy, thick head. Nice lacing all the way down.

Smell: Of course you notice the banana at first, but past that there are hints of citrus, cloves, and nutmeg.

Taste: Smooth wheat, banana, and spicy cloves. Finishes with a slight cidery taste. Very good for the price. Smells a bit better than it tastes, but that isn't bad because the smell is awesome.

Mouthfeel: It's somewhat thick, perfect for a Hefe. Nice carbination, too.

Overall: A very solid Hefe, especially for an American company. Not as good as a world class Hefe like Weihenstephaner or Ayinger (Which I had two days ago-highly recommend). Worth a purchase, but if you have high quality German Hefeweizens available, Mission St. will be a one time deal.

Serving type: bottle

06-26-2011 03:49:13 | More by MattyGEE26

LXIXME

New Mexico

3.7/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours a clear bubbly orange tinted golden color beneath a white medium sized carbonated head that quickly dies leaving a very small bubbly lacing.

The aroma is citrus with oranges leading the way, there is a light spice hint the aroma but I could tell what it was.

The taste is more oranges/citrus with added spices-ginger nutmeg added well to the taste, I'm not much of a hefe drinker but this stuff was above the norm. A light slightly sour/bitter aftertaste was pretty decent, not a draw back at all. Honestly I could drink a few more of these and I'm usually a Oktoberfest/ipa/and other dark beers drinker.

Serving type: bottle

06-19-2011 23:27:05 | More by LXIXME

Bockrules

New Mexico

3.6/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

poured from a 22 oz bomber into a weizen glass

A - Pours a slightly hazy golden blonde with a huge 3 finger fluffy, yellow-hued head. Not as cloudy as I was expecting and plentiful streams of carbonation rush to the head. Head is gone halfway down the glass and leaves behind no lacing at all.

S - Moderate, inviting banana and clove smell with lots of malt. Standard hefeweizen smell, nothing too special.

T - Cloves and wheat flavors upfront. The body has banana and spice flavors and excellent balance with hops mingling with wheat to keep the flavor interesting. The finish is dry and banana bready that slowly fades dot leave a yeasty flavor on the back of the tongue. Would have scored slightly higher, but I got bored with the flavor halfway through the bottle.

M - Medium-light and highly carbonated. Suits the style well.

This is a simple, textbook take on a hefeweizen, however it works. Middle of the road price for a decent beer. Certainly worth the $2 or so for the bomber to try it, but not something I would seek out as this beer does little for the eyes.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2011 04:08:40 | More by Bockrules

ZAP

Minnesota

4/5  rDev +12%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A-Golden peach colored...light creamy off white head..

S-Banana....citrus....

T-Really shines here...Fresh barely ripe banana with a perfect flavor for a hefe...light citrus on the finish which adds a quenching dimension..

M-Body is about right...medium...creamy and smooth...easy drinking.

O-This is a pleasant surprise. Got it at Trader Joes and while I can't remember the price I'm pretty sure it was pretty cheap. I wouldn't confuse this with fresh Ayinger but this is a very nice every day hefe I could drink all summer long. Recommended...particularly when you factor in the price point.

Serving type: bottle

05-08-2011 21:32:27 | More by ZAP

EORS

Maryland

3.9/5  rDev +9.2%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Had seen something to the effect that this beer was now being put out by Firestone Walker for Trader Joe's, but I'm not sure whether that's the case or not. Poured from a 22 oz bottle into a hefeweizen glass.

Appearance: definitely the weakest aspect of the beer. Head is thin and doesn't last more than a few seconds. Nice golden color, paler around the edges, with a small amount of carbonation.

Smell: Mostly a pleasant, musty aroma from the yeast, with a little bit of spiciness and hints of banana and citrus at the end.

Taste: Mellow body with a bit of hop bitterness at the end, not much in the way of spiciness or citrus flavor, but certainly solid for the style.

Mouthfeel: A tad watery, but not overly so, carbonation adds a bit of a tingle. Overall very smooth.

Overall: The taste won't blow you away, but it will come as a pleasant surprise. A great value beer, and certainly better than other offerings at or above the price. (1.99 for a 22oz bottle) Worth looking into if you're having a bunch of people over and want to put out something more interesting than the usual.

Serving type: bottle

05-08-2011 04:58:36 | More by EORS

BuckeyeNation

Iowa

3.68/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Goldenrod with lemon peel trim and a lightly crackly crown of clam shell colored foam that leaves almost nothing of itself on the sides of the glass. Not a great start... or even a good one.

The nose is a comeback of sorts, with plenty of the banana fruitiness and zesty clove spiciness that is the hallmark of the style. Let's hope the brewers managed to put it all together where it matters most.

Like the other two Mission St. beers that I've reviewed so far, Hefeweizen is better than average. It doesn't quite make it up to the next level, but when price is factored in, it's an easy recommendation for those who enjoy beer of this style.

The flavor profile delivers nothing out of the ordinary, but then that's how hefeweizens should be. The banan-o-meter score is a more than respectable 2.5/5.0 and the clove esters bring a lovely balance to the proceedings. Sweet and bitter are balanced too. Tangy wasn't invited to the party.

When ABV is taken into account, mouthfeel size is fine. The bubbles are slight too buzzy early, then settle down some by the second pour. There are a few more positives than negatives, which is why the score is what it is.

Mission St. Hefeweizen follows in the footsteps of Blonde Ale and Brown Ale in terms of overall quality. This is a pretty good effort that deserves a single bomber purchase the next time you're in Trader Joe's.

Serving type: bottle

04-14-2011 12:34:59 | More by BuckeyeNation

GregBlatz

Ohio

3.53/5  rDev -1.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A - Pours a nice golden orange. This was a 22oz bottle and poured into my traditional wheat glass, I wasn't able to rouse the yeast very much. So, the color is slightly cloudy, and I bet the second pour will be more so. Head was 1" then settled to 1/4 with no lacing on a chilled glass.

S - Metallic scent with grain. Very little ester, banana or clove. Relatively clean, but hints of a Bavarian style.

T - Well, the banana and clove came on strong in the taste. Very nice banana flavor up front, with the clove playing a background character. Sweetness from the grain with a slightly noticeable oxidation note.

M - Mild carbonation, nice full mouthfeel.

O - Very nice beer. I forget what I paid for it, but if it was from Trader Joe's, I bet it was $2 or $3 per 22oz bottle. I will buy this again.

Serving type: bottle

04-10-2011 23:13:02 | More by GregBlatz

Pardishcreel

California

4.38/5  rDev +22.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Drank out of a 22 oz bottle, poured a cloudy orang color with stinker head that dissipated at a normal pace. The aroma was yeasty and banana tones. The taste was that of a Belgium wheat very clean with a good mouthful. This is a good hefe that I will buy again on another occasion.

Serving type: bottle

03-28-2011 03:14:33 | More by Pardishcreel

mikeg67

New Jersey

2.8/5  rDev -21.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2

A bomber. Pours hazy-golden with a small, white head, lively carbonation and nor too much hefe in the bottle. Aroma is sweet, malty with some fruity and hoppy notes. Light, slightly crisp body. Flavors are some yeast, apples, sweet malt and hints off spicy hops. Short, dry finish. This brew lacks flavors and complexity of good hefeweizen.

Serving type: bottle

03-14-2011 14:16:47 | More by mikeg67

BieresDesMoines

Iowa

3.1/5  rDev -13.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

22oz from Trader Joe's. Pours very hazy with a yellowish almost orange hint. The head is big but loosens up a lot very quickly and resides quite a bit. The aroma is spicy with a bit of cardboard and some orange. The flavor is almost oddly spicy with cinnamon and ginger in there and has a flavor reminiscent to orange candy. Some clove and sharp hoppiness sneak in there but overall there really isn't the kind of depth of flavor I would like from a nice hefe. This is really too sweet for my tastes, but it's not all together bad. The mouthfeel is the classic full bodied balanced with champagne bubbliness that many of the great Hefeweizens display.

Serving type: bottle

02-21-2011 16:22:58 | More by BieresDesMoines

SuperSpy

Georgia

2.98/5  rDev -16.5%
look: 2 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5

A - Cloudy golden straw appearance. There is a four-finger, eggshell head that dies off far to quickly, with no visible activity in the glass. The initial appearance was promising but after about 10 seconds the beer looks pretty dead and uninviting.

S - The aroma has plenty of clove, a good helping of grainy bread, and a touch of lemon.

T/M - Light-medium bodied but overall the mouthfeel is lacking due to the complete absence of carbonation. There is plenty of clove in the flavor, as well as hints of wheat. Mildly sweet and overall a very enjoyable flavor. I expect a spritzer like finish from my hefeweizen but there is none here due to lack of carbonation.

D - Good flavor, but bad presentation. Overall the beer just doesn't leave you with much to walk away with. Fix the carbonation and I think it would have a positive impact on appearance, mouthfeel and taste.

Serving type: bottle

02-13-2011 17:52:12 | More by SuperSpy

richkrull

Wisconsin

3.7/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Picked this one up at Trader Joes over the weekend.

Poured a cloudy golden color with quite a bit of head. Smells sweet, citrus, and spice. Tastes like wheat, orange and coriander. Pretty smooth easy to drink beer. Very drinkable, no overpowering flavors. Pretty good for the price.

Serving type: bottle

02-12-2011 00:08:08 | More by richkrull

zeff80

Missouri

3.65/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Poured out a clear, golden orange color with a one-finger, khaki colored head with small bubbles. It left little to no lacing.

S - It smelled of clove, wheat, banana and a touch of lemon.

T - Good spicy flavor with clove, wheat and a strong banana presence.

M - It was crisp, sharp and smooth. A light bodied hefe with a dry finish.

D - This is a nice hefe and a great bargain at $1.99 for 22oz at Trader Joe's.

Serving type: bottle

02-09-2011 02:18:40 | More by zeff80

negroobserver

New York

3.23/5  rDev -9.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Appearance: Light Golden Amber color. Filtered, but with a light haziness similar to unfiltered hefeweizens.

Smell: Malty. Fruits (light citrus scent)

Taste: Lacking. I had trouble distinguishing any of the flavors from the malts. There is a very mild fruity scent.

Mouthfeel: Good carbonation, but a little strong.

Drinkability: Very drinkable, particularly ice cold on a summer day.

GRADE: B-/C+

Serving type: bottle

01-22-2011 03:41:14 | More by negroobserver