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Flying Dog In-Heat Wheat
Denver, Colorado
BJCP Category: 15A Weizen/Weissbier
Flying Dog Brewing Co. <visit site>
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[expand]Total Score: 38/50
Very drinkable and enjoyable. Higher carbonation levels, a little lighter body and some reduced yeast content would make this a more refreshing and brighter beer. more >
[close]Total Score: 38/50
Aroma: Classic clove phenols and banana esters in a pleasant balance. Sweet malt base. No hop aroma—OK. No supporting or contrasting vanilla or bubblegum notes. No off aromas. (10/12)
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Appearance: Golden color is on target. Very cloudy, yeast laden. While this defines the style, this is somewhat more than most Munich examples. Thin head dissipated quickly leaving a thin collar around the glass. Unusual for this style. Not very carbonated so this may contribute to the low head and retention. (2/3)
Flavor: Clove and banana up front with a sweetish malt base that’s not particularly indicative of the bready or grainy character of wheat. A bit tart but OK for style. Malt fades at the end leaving some hop bitterness in the finish to help offset the sweetness. A fairly well-balanced beer. This sample lacks the bright luster of many hefeweizens. Amount of yeast may be dulling the overall character. (15/20)
Mouthfeel: Medium to full body with a heavy mouthfeel. Carbonation low for the style. Creamy fullness from the wheat and yeast is not offset by typically high effervescence. A little rough bitterness/astringency on the tongue in the finish. (3/5)
Overall Impression: Very drinkable and enjoyable. Higher carbonation levels, a little lighter body and some reduced yeast content would make this a more refreshing and brighter beer. Still a pint would demand another especially if being drunk with pork, potatoes and spaetzel, or just sitting around on a hot summer's eve. (8/10) -
[expand]Total Score: 36/50
This beer seems a little heavier in all aspects than the best German examples I have tasted, as seems the case sometimes with American interpretations of classic continental styles. more >
[close]Total Score: 36/50
Aroma: Bready malt, slight clove phenols with banana undertones. Slight alcoholic notes. Spicy Noble hop aroma subdued, but accentuated by clove-like phenols. Banana aroma becomes more pronounced as the beer warms, as does a grainy wheatiness. (8/12)
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Appearance: Buttercup yellow, with deepening, nearly orange tones; murky with fine white biscuity head. Some large bubbles, dissipate a little too quickly. Needs a good straight pour down the middle of the glass. (3/3)
Flavor: Banana clove up front, with not a lot of the bready grain character at first. Wheat flavors emerge as the beer warms, reminiscent of the grain bin full of wheat-berries at the natural food store. Hop flavors definitely subdued. Acidic lemony bite at the end provides a crisp finish, with just a hint of hop bitterness that lingers. A perfect example of when clove phenols are appropriate in a beer. (15/20)
Mouthfeel: Effervescent carbonation almost stings the tongue, body to the medium-full side. Hop bitterness combines with acidity to create a mouth-coating finish, like fresh citrus peel, slightly numbing but not sticky or cloying. (3/5)
Overall Impression: This beer seems a little heavier in all aspects than the best German examples I have tasted, as seems the case sometimes with American interpretations of classic continental styles. Still, it is refreshing and festive. A great excuse to drink beer at 9:57 on a Sunday morning, preferably out on the deck with a plate of potatoes and sausage, and a steaming cup of aromatic coffee. (7/10) -
[expand]Total Score: 35/50
A good, refreshing example of the Bavarian wheat style. The hop bitterness is a little aggressive, but the yeast delivers a complex flavor profile. more >
[close]Total Score: 35/50
Aroma: Lemony aroma, clove and vanilla underneath with just a hint of banana ester. The wheat malt lends a bready, slightly earthy character that blends with the yeastiness. Has just a touch of lactic character, which is acceptable. (9/12)
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Appearance: Quite hazy, to the point of being murky. Yeast sedminent was probably roused during transit. Amber color falls in the middle of the guidelines, and though head retention is decent, it falls a little short of the best German examples. (2/3)
Flavor: Starts with a smooth wheat malt character: bready and biscuitlike. Fermentation character comes through nicely, with kiwi and banana esters and clove phenols. The finish is a little rough—hop bitterness seems high but is also accented by the yeast bite. The slight lactic sourness enhances the thirst-quenching character. (14/20)
Mouthfeel: Astringency detracts from the finish, but the malt character is just enough to balance without being cloying. A higher carbonation level would give it more liveliness. (3/5)
Overall Impression: A good, refreshing example of the Bavarian wheat style. The hop bitterness is a little aggressive, but the yeast delivers a complex flavor profile. It is encouraging to find such a well-crafted weizen made in the United States. (7/10) -
[expand]Total Score: 39/50
Great yeast and wheat character but the body keeps it from being as refreshing as it should be. It seems heavy and a bit big. more >
[close]Total Score: 39/50
Aroma: Classic banana/clove aromatics, moderately strong. Has a bit more clove than banana. Some tartness and a noticeable wheat aroma. Fresh and yeasty. Hints of vanilla and bubblegum. No significant faults. (11/12)
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Appearance: Appropriately cloudy with a permanent haze. Big white head, long lasting and rocky. Classic yellow color. (3/3)
Flavor: Initial banana and wheat is strong and lasts throughout the palate. Some clove, tartness and dryness in the finish. Fresh, yeasty taste. Low bitterness—barely noticeable, but could be lower; the dryness accentuates the bitterness. Just a hint of hop flavor. Clean Pils malt plate. Perception of sweetness initially but this is probably just from the body and esters; this is a dry beer. Impression of strength, with a light alcohol flavor. (15/20)
Mouthfeel: Medium-full body, too thick! High carbonation—great! Light tartness gives a mouth-puckering sensation. No alcohol warmth, OK. Thick body hurts refreshing quality. (3/5)
Overall Impression: Great yeast and wheat character but the body keeps it from being as refreshing as it should be. It seems heavy and a bit big. Bitterness is a little high but not greatly so. Less hop flavor would help the yeast/malt character. Nice wheat flavor and tartness: hold the lemon! (7/10)
