Highland Cattail Peak Wheat - Highland Brewing

AlexJ

North Carolina

3.25/5  rDev -9.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Well hazed apricot yellow with a foamy white head that leaves subtle lace. Retention is good.

Aroma is a bit milder than I expected from Highland. Almost standard APWA notes of tangy wheat, light citrus, subtle spice, and grassy/floral hops.

Flavor a bit more pronounced then the nose but on the same line. Wheat and citrus, light honey and spice, with a herbal floral note and grassy hop finish.

Body is nice and slick with good wheaty effervescence. Smooth and quaffable, body may be the best aspect. Definately worth trying but not as exciting as I hoped. I wasn't too impressed withg the Shining Rock either, but am very glad to see this great brewery trying new things. I will buy anything they brew!

Serving type: bottle

07-23-2008 20:07:19 | More by AlexJ

baklo

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +4.5%

04-21-2013 12:35:03 | More by baklo

TheBeerAlmanac

Kentucky

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%

04-01-2013 13:25:09 | More by TheBeerAlmanac

iemailjack

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%

01-08-2013 03:38:38 | More by iemailjack

4runner4ever

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%

12-02-2012 04:37:26 | More by 4runner4ever

ncstateplaya

North Carolina

3.25/5  rDev -9.5%

11-27-2012 16:10:06 | More by ncstateplaya

GeoCait

Tennessee

3.25/5  rDev -9.5%

11-21-2012 01:51:40 | More by GeoCait

dharmabum1102

North Carolina

3/5  rDev -16.4%

08-08-2012 00:56:06 | More by dharmabum1102

swgwilt

Tennessee

3.75/5  rDev +4.5%

05-24-2012 01:36:01 | More by swgwilt

Brewsed

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +11.4%

04-18-2012 20:36:21 | More by Brewsed

GMan

Tennessee

3.75/5  rDev +4.5%

04-15-2012 23:34:50 | More by GMan

OldTime

Georgia

3.75/5  rDev +4.5%

01-28-2012 17:30:49 | More by OldTime

wrwhite174

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%

01-20-2012 20:56:16 | More by wrwhite174

Cyberkedi

Georgia

3.43/5  rDev -4.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Comes out of the bottle a clear solar yellow with a thick, fluffy white head that does not stick around too long. Strong aroma is wheaty, yeasty and rather fruity, the latter being mainly sweet citrus - orange with more than a hint of lemon. Flavor is typical of a decent wheat beer, being wheaty with an undertone of yeast and a citrus hint. Texture has average body and a fair amount of fizz. Nothing special, but still refreshing. Brings a ray of sunshine into a chilly winter day.

Serving type: bottle

01-16-2012 23:22:34 | More by Cyberkedi

nickfl

Florida

3/5  rDev -16.4%

01-15-2012 20:12:47 | More by nickfl

EasyReader

North Carolina

3/5  rDev -16.4%

12-31-2011 19:36:54 | More by EasyReader

whitekiboko

South Carolina

2/5  rDev -44.3%

12-27-2011 01:04:29 | More by whitekiboko

bigdaddyvoodoo

Tennessee

3/5  rDev -16.4%

12-26-2011 03:28:33 | More by bigdaddyvoodoo

jophish17

Georgia

2.5/5  rDev -30.4%

12-24-2011 11:30:50 | More by jophish17

jak

North Carolina

3/5  rDev -16.4%

12-11-2011 23:40:54 | More by jak

nmann08

Maryland

4/5  rDev +11.4%

12-05-2011 00:35:30 | More by nmann08

TEAMHOLT

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +11.4%

11-14-2011 17:13:10 | More by TEAMHOLT

chinchill

South Carolina

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

Undated, recently purchased bottle served in a pint glass. Some sediment in the bottom of the bottle added near end of tasting.

Pours a pale golden amber with a very slight haze. Very little head and this dissipates quite quickly. Some visible carbonation.

S - Nice but mild aroma of toasted grains with a bit of subtle floral

T - Most "wheat" beers are, to me, at least a bit unappealing. This is one in the minority that has a thoroughly pleasant taste, with a variety of grain elements and a significant hop component. We're not talking hop slam here, just a nice noticeable hop contribution [Palisade and German Hersbrucker} to the sweet/bitter balance {IBU = 17}and the overall flavor. Strong finish with a fine hop-tinged, toasted grain aftertaste.

M - Given the apparently low carbonation, a surprising crispness, partially from the hops. Semi-dry finish. Medium-light body.

O - Very drinkable; this one goes down about as quickly and easily as any beverage. As a bonus, this is an organic beer as certified by Clemson University. Excellent for style.

Serving type: bottle

08-17-2011 00:31:04 | More by chinchill

tdm168

North Carolina

3.25/5  rDev -9.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Pours a golden yellow with one finger of head. Decent retention. Smells of grains and wheat. Taste is wheat, yeast, and a hint of citrus. Good carbonation, crisp, smooth, and light bodied.

Just another weak summer beer. Rather forgettable. I'll ignore it next year.

Serving type: bottle

08-08-2011 12:53:26 | More by tdm168

bucklemyshoe

Georgia

3.4/5  rDev -5.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

12 oz bottle into a Sam Adams Perfect Pint.

A: It pours yellow-orange with a finger of white head.

S: Lots of cereal malts, some citrus, and some metallic notes.

T: Cereal malt, tangerine, grapefruit, and some yeasty notes.

M: The body is light and a little low in carbonation.

O: This is beyond mediocre. It is very quaffable but it is not special at all.

Serving type: bottle

07-30-2011 23:34:28 | More by bucklemyshoe