In-Heat Wheat - Flying Dog Brewery

dgthompson

New York

4.1/5  rDev +16.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Was hanging with my brother, shopping in the local beer distributor that has a great selection of microbrew and German beers. As we were walking to the counter to pay for what we were holding, we passed a rack of Flying Dog beers. I had already picked out Paulaner Hefeweizen, my favorite beer, to turn my brother on to it, and we decided to pick up the In-Heat Wheat Hefeweizen as well. I've tried many hefeweizen's, many I like, many I don't particularly care for - this Flying Dog brand was surprisingly near the top of the heap. Not as good as Paulaner, or most of the other big 6 German brands, but the best American Hefeweizen I've tasted. I actually like the wacky label and all that, and that is what drew our eye to the six pack... however I might guess that most serious hefeweizen drinkers might skip over this thinking it wasn't a serious beer.

I will definitely be buying much more of this beer in the future... in fact, I'll probably pick some up today after work to drink with my Turkey at Thanksgiving tomorrow.

Serving type: bottle

11-21-2007 12:46:14 | More by dgthompson

craftbrew502

Kentucky

2.5/5  rDev -29.2%

05-20-2013 00:53:39 | More by craftbrew502

benwood84

Illinois

4.43/5  rDev +25.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

I love this beer. It has a hint of clove and banana but it's not overpowering.

I do wish it weren't as heavy. It's not really that heavy, but the sweetness would pair better if it were a bit lighter. I love this beer in the summer.

Overall a great beer. I can't drink it all the time, but I'm pretty excited when I find it in a bar.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 02:59:30 | More by benwood84

dan027

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -15%

05-17-2013 02:39:13 | More by dan027

CanisMajor

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev +6.2%

05-16-2013 21:24:50 | More by CanisMajor

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -0.8%

05-16-2013 16:53:16 | More by Slatetank

MistahBeah

Massachusetts

3.58/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Appearance: Cloudy orange. Initially a two finger white head that becomes a small murky layer of tiny bubbles. Lots of tiny bubbles. Slightly darker than typical hefeweizens. Some lacing but it retreats back into the beer

Aroma: Yeasty banana breadiness. Cloves. Some spiciness. What you'd expect but nothing groundbreaking

Taste: Tastes a little tart. Super crisp wheat. Coriander and cloves. Banana and bready yeasts on the back palate that lingers. Again, nothing new here. Does taste truer to form than most American hefeweizens so bonus points there

Mouthfeel: Crisp. Smooth despite the abundance of carbonation. A tad watery. Very quaffable

Overall: One of the better American hefe's I've tried. Very sessionable for any occasion. Especially good for warmer weather. Granted this has nothing on true German hefeweizens but I would get this again

Serving type: bottle

05-16-2013 01:44:12 | More by MistahBeah

njpencook

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +27.5%

05-15-2013 02:48:53 | More by njpencook

Slay40

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +20.4%

05-12-2013 02:31:46 | More by Slay40

twenty5

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -7.9%

05-10-2013 19:22:58 | More by twenty5

Xzfgiimtsath

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -0.8%

05-10-2013 05:56:22 | More by Xzfgiimtsath

blknikon

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -0.8%

05-07-2013 22:13:58 | More by blknikon

DaKur

Rhode Island

3.75/5  rDev +6.2%

05-01-2013 00:50:22 | More by DaKur

Lurkerson

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -15%

04-28-2013 20:24:11 | More by Lurkerson

AngusOg

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev +6.2%

04-28-2013 01:45:59 | More by AngusOg

Kelp

New Hampshire

3.25/5  rDev -7.9%

04-27-2013 20:21:54 | More by Kelp

DrBass

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +20.4%

04-26-2013 01:47:59 | More by DrBass

Stevie_Janowski

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +20.4%

04-23-2013 03:39:33 | More by Stevie_Janowski

GRE680

Michigan

2/5  rDev -43.3%

04-20-2013 23:11:13 | More by GRE680

huddyball

New Hampshire

2.5/5  rDev -29.2%

04-20-2013 19:34:00 | More by huddyball

dmk91

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +20.4%

04-20-2013 03:08:37 | More by dmk91

PatrickInPgh

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -0.8%

04-20-2013 01:26:51 | More by PatrickInPgh

BigTrubble

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +6.2%

04-18-2013 23:54:38 | More by BigTrubble

username

Maryland

4/5  rDev +13.3%

04-18-2013 22:15:46 | More by username

DaveTeach

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +34.6%

04-18-2013 01:07:16 | More by DaveTeach