Montana Trout Slayer Wheat Ale - Big Sky Brewing Company

Vancer

Illinois

2.7/5  rDev -24.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Semi-clear lemon yellow pour, kinda surprising, with a dollop of white foam head on top. Spackles of lace on the way down.

Subtle malt aroma, not much going on here. Ditto on the quaff - bland and boring brew, lifeless taste of corny wheat with a dip of bread - not an wheat ale at all.

I know pale wheat ales are not gonna be flavor packed, more of a session brew - but man, was this a disappointing brew.

Serving type: bottle

02-07-2010 19:45:18 | More by Vancer

Spikester

Oregon

3.76/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Clear gold with one finger of white head. Good amount of lacing follows head recession.
Smell this is one of the first wheat ales that smelled like banana to me.
Taste is equally banana, slight cloves, a nice compliment of hops.
Mouthfeel was slick with a bit more carbonation than usual. Medium bitter finish. Slight dryness.
Overall a tasty and enjoyable wheat ale.

Serving type: can

05-18-2013 06:09:17 | More by Spikester

Bowers-Brew

Illinois

3.61/5  rDev +0.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A - Not real hazy for wheat beers - sediment a little chunky.

S - Nice wheat body with citrus notes.

T - Clean taste, not as much wheat flavor as I hoped for.

M - Not excessively carbonated, but goes down smoothly and tingles the tongue a little.

O - Good beer. I've had better from Big Sky. I could imagine putting a few of these back whilst flicking a jig.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 22:10:41 | More by Bowers-Brew

cadaugherty

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -9.5%

05-08-2013 00:25:04 | More by cadaugherty

jmint

Missouri

4/5  rDev +11.4%

05-07-2013 05:13:58 | More by jmint

tronester

Oklahoma

3.56/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Pours a clear golden with almost no head. Smell is of green apple and some grain. Taste begins with some light caramel, then some bread, followed by some mint, anise and fennel flavors. An herbal, tart finish. Mouthfeel is good, though carbonation a bit low. Overall a good beer.

Serving type: bottle

05-02-2013 23:37:30 | More by tronester

Ispeakforthetrees

Colorado

4/5  rDev +11.4%

05-01-2013 00:10:12 | More by Ispeakforthetrees

45nDown

Arizona

3.25/5  rDev -9.5%

04-30-2013 06:15:00 | More by 45nDown

Swosu19

Oklahoma

3/5  rDev -16.4%

04-30-2013 01:07:17 | More by Swosu19

tbeq00

California

3/5  rDev -16.4%

04-22-2013 03:12:31 | More by tbeq00

Beerswag

California

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%

04-21-2013 20:46:36 | More by Beerswag

GermanAlcazar

Mexico

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%

04-19-2013 08:38:30 | More by GermanAlcazar

guytyping

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%

04-08-2013 00:06:19 | More by guytyping

superspak

Michigan

3.9/5  rDev +8.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

12 ounce bottle into pint glass, best before 3/7/2013. Pours hazy golden straw color with a 1-2 finger fairly dense and fluffy white head with great retention, that reduces to a small cap that lingers. Spotty foamy lacing clings down the glass, with some light streaming carbonation. Aromas of lemon, pear, pepper, orange zest, wheat, clove, bread, floral, grass, herbal, and light banana. Very nice aromas with good strength and balance of malt and hop notes. Taste of lemon, pear, pepper, orange peel, wheat, clove, floral, grass, bread, herbal, and light banana. Lingering notes of citrus, light fruit, pepper, wheat, clove, floral, grass, herbal, and light banana on the finish for a bit. Very nice balance of citrus, malt, and spicy hop flavors; with a good amount of robustness for 5%; and zero cloying flavors after the finish. Medium carbonation and body; with a lightly creamy, smooth, and crisp mouthfeel that is nice. Alcohol is well hidden with only a slight warming noticed after the finish. Overall this is a very nice pale what ale! Very nice balance of citrus, malt, and hop flavors; and extremely smooth to drink with plenty of flavor. Really enjoyed this one.

Serving type: bottle

04-03-2013 03:51:17 | More by superspak

hermit990

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%

03-31-2013 00:10:00 | More by hermit990

Razorback09

Oklahoma

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%

03-29-2013 20:48:21 | More by Razorback09

bigbeers84

Minnesota

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%

03-27-2013 10:12:17 | More by bigbeers84

pyrobedlam

Colorado

4/5  rDev +11.4%

03-24-2013 01:03:52 | More by pyrobedlam

HamGlade10

Oklahoma

4.25/5  rDev +18.4%

03-20-2013 21:44:30 | More by HamGlade10

JeffSuttonTX

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%

03-11-2013 02:33:37 | More by JeffSuttonTX

Caskaway

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +25.3%

03-10-2013 23:36:11 | More by Caskaway

BoFoSho

Washington

4.1/5  rDev +14.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

I usually don't like beers with deceiving names. But Big Sky's Trout Slayer is one exception. This is what I call a mild wheat beer, very refreshing and easy to drink. The smell was a tad unusual, with hints of grape and apple. It almost smelled like a cider. Besides that aspect I enjoyed drinking the Trout Slayer. Drinking a few of these will make you believe you're a decent fly fisherman. Now go slay some trout!

Serving type: bottle

03-06-2013 07:08:11 | More by BoFoSho

bperry65

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev -9.5%

03-02-2013 23:01:38 | More by bperry65

GossageBrewery

Missouri

4.35/5  rDev +21.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured this American Wheat Ale from a 12 oz bottle into a pint glass. Poured a nice white head, great retention and excellent lacing. The aroma consisted of fresh baked bread. Medium bodied, there is a foundation of malted wheat, floral hop flavor and it has a semi dry finish. Great session beer, smooth and a big dose of hops. Probably my favoirte American Pale Wheat Ale.

Serving type: bottle

03-02-2013 17:36:43 | More by GossageBrewery

craigmj7

Kansas

3.75/5  rDev +4.5%

02-23-2013 18:20:28 | More by craigmj7