Leinenkugel's Sunset Wheat - Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company

tectactoe

Michigan

3.39/5  rDev +0.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25

Pours a tainted copper color with peachy, golden highlights - inevitable witbier haze throughout, capped off with a frothy, almost-creamy white head that settles shortly after the pour and deposits trace amounts of lacing on the glass. Surprisingly aromatic, nice combination of light spices, wheat, and a collection of fruitiness. Lemon zest and orange peels are the most prominent, but I feel like there's some other kind of berry in there. To be completely honest, the aroma draws a striking resemblance to a big bowl of Fruity Pebbles. The dry wheat aroma settles things down a bit. Not getting much of a hop profile, if any, from the nose.

The taste draws from that same fruitiness; lemon and orange zest, again, some type of unidentifiable berry. The spice comes out a bit more, side by side with the bread-filled, wheat laced backbone. Some slightly floral and delicate perfumey aromas and tastes start to jump out - not sure if it's from the hops or from some of the spices used. Wheat stays strong despite the fruit onslaught. Maybe it's just my nose tricking me, but I even get a subtle taste of Fruity Pebbles as well. I'm telling you, try this one and tell me it doesn't smell/taste like Fruity Pebbles. Overall a bit watery at times, it wouldn't hurt to be amped up a bit in terms of robustness and/or flavor, but then again, I guess that's not what you expect from a Leinie wheat beer. Pretty thin body, medium-high amount of carbonation gives it a tight, crispy snap.

This one holds a special place in my heart because it was the first "craft" beer (albeit possible faux craft, but that's beside the point) I ever had, and it was long before my actual endeavor into craft beers. My friends and I used to go to the store and pick up a few six packs of Sunset Wheat and play video games all night. Those were the days. Upon revisiting, I'm definitely not nearly as infatuated with this brew as I once was, but it's not a bad beer at all. Still remains sessionable and nice for a summertime cool-down.

Serving type: bottle

01-24-2013 21:02:17 | More by tectactoe

brewcifix

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev +11.6%

05-20-2013 23:08:14 | More by brewcifix

BeerForMuscle

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +19%

05-20-2013 18:56:50 | More by BeerForMuscle

touchmeimsac

Pennsylvania

2.5/5  rDev -25.6%

05-20-2013 13:35:34 | More by touchmeimsac

LeahM

New York

3.5/5  rDev +4.2%

05-19-2013 03:59:22 | More by LeahM

ZombiesAteMyDog

Indiana

3/5  rDev -10.7%

05-18-2013 23:33:29 | More by ZombiesAteMyDog

iHeartMNBeer

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev +11.6%

05-18-2013 03:16:59 | More by iHeartMNBeer

Nolen12

Kentucky

3.25/5  rDev -3.3%

05-16-2013 20:12:16 | More by Nolen12

leftstagebrew

North Carolina

2.75/5  rDev -18.2%

05-16-2013 15:42:03 | More by leftstagebrew

pcsnyder

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -3.3%

05-15-2013 13:23:36 | More by pcsnyder

mralbertson

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev +4.2%

05-15-2013 01:30:58 | More by mralbertson

KerryCummins1977

Kentucky

3.75/5  rDev +11.6%

05-15-2013 00:10:28 | More by KerryCummins1977

twenty5

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -10.7%

05-12-2013 21:07:28 | More by twenty5

Slay40

Michigan

2.5/5  rDev -25.6%

05-11-2013 03:09:07 | More by Slay40

JackMcAwesome

Florida

3.89/5  rDev +15.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Poured from the bottle to a mug.

Look: You have to pour a bit aggressive to get a nice one finger head going. It pours a golden brown that is hazy throughout. The head diminishes to a thin ring and it leaves a decent amount of lacing.

Smell: Getting some things that I don't generally smell in a Witbier, peach is the most prevalent. Seems to be a bit of coriander maybe? A very pleasant aroma that stay throughout.

Taste: Generally good. Lots of wheat and malt with a bit of the fruit that you smell. Maybe a type of berry as well. Black or blue maybe? Not sure. I generally don't like those type of berries, but it's working out nicely here.

Feel: Very light and refreshing. I wish it was hot out so I could enjoy that a bit more. The carbonation level is right around my preference.

Overall: I was very surprised by this. I picked it up in a mix-six but would definitely grab a full six next time. It's light and fun, and with the lower abv, I could knock a few back in mid-day after some yard work. (Always a plus)

Serving type: bottle

05-10-2013 21:36:42 | More by JackMcAwesome

bbluemzbeer

California

2.85/5  rDev -15.2%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75

I am glad I bought one bootle at the store. It is was way to sweet and 'fruity.

Appreance: Golden yellow with a white frothy head
Smells L fruits and whean
Taste YOu can taste fruits, with no balnce ot it '
Mouthful : is very acidic in the mouth

Overall : I would pick up a blue moon any day before this beer. THis is an average beer on hot summer day at best !

Serving type: bottle

05-10-2013 07:12:27 | More by bbluemzbeer

spedprof

West Virginia

3.25/5  rDev -3.3%

05-10-2013 01:19:37 | More by spedprof

blknikon

Massachusetts

2.25/5  rDev -33%

05-08-2013 00:08:40 | More by blknikon

Damian74Shensky

South Carolina

3.25/5  rDev -3.3%

05-05-2013 23:31:15 | More by Damian74Shensky

ZEB89

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -3.3%

05-05-2013 13:10:18 | More by ZEB89

John_B

Michigan

2.75/5  rDev -18.2%

05-04-2013 23:14:11 | More by John_B

tallfellapgh

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +19%

05-01-2013 00:59:57 | More by tallfellapgh

Black_ox

Missouri

3.5/5  rDev +4.2%

04-30-2013 22:37:04 | More by Black_ox

Mleblanc25

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev +11.6%

04-30-2013 00:33:15 | More by Mleblanc25

GMUPatriot_inKansas

Kansas

3.75/5  rDev +11.6%

04-27-2013 22:00:36 | More by GMUPatriot_inKansas