Highland Cattail Peak Wheat - Highland Brewing

carolinahophead

North Carolina

4.28/5  rDev +19.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

This is 2010 rendering of Highland Brewing Co.'s Cattail Peak Organic Wheat beer.
A: The color is of a cloudy gold and of a summer's sunset after a mountain thunderstorm.
S: This beer has a clean orange/banana aroma with an unique malt combination present. The lemon comes out when it warms up to a hot summer day.
T: What an easy drinking summer brew. It has a smooth finish with opportunity for an arrange of grilled food to go along with. The wheat is there along with a nice malt and maybe some rye added in.
M: A medium body with a nice finish. The Cattail Peak and being organic, reminds me of why this beer is a summer classic.
D : We have decided this Highland edition is definitely easy to drink and a great drink on a hot carolina day . Its not too heavy but has enough fresh taste to allow the novice beer drinker to enjoy.
A : Give it up to Highland for creating an unique organic brew for everyone to drink during these hot summer days. Love it on tap and in 12 oz bottles.

Serving type: on-tap

07-13-2010 23:35:27 | More by carolinahophead

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