5.4% Alcohol by Volume
Color of Head #FFE7BE
Color of Body #FFB734

Man, there is nothing like visiting a state with relaxed alcohol laws to make you realize how boring your state is. I just got back from visiting my brother in Kentucky, and they have this place called the Liquor Barn there. It's kind of a combination the Fresh Market, and well, a place that has a whole lot of alcohol. It was the most overwhelming experience of my life. For those of you who don't know me, I love more than just wheat beer. I like whiskey, sausage, cheese, boar (in general, manly food), and every kind of beer. In the food section, there was a a block of cheese that totaled over $100 that had been cut up in huge chunks for samples. I made soooooo many discreet passes by that thing to munch. And there were probably a good 300 breweries represented there. Like I said, overwhelming. I really hope Tennessee loosens up so we can get a place like this. Anyway, one of the beers I got was Sam Adam's hefeweizen, which is what I am drinking tonight. It should be pretty good, as they don't put out a bad beer (with the exception of the Cherry Wheat).

The hefeweizen pours a nice, creamy head which smells very crisp and citrusy. The beer has the color of a golden lager, and is not very cloudy at all. There are a few wisps of yeast floating around in there, but the beer is so bright that it looks really clear. It hits the sides of your tongue with a little bit of bitterness, but finishes smooth, with little aftertaste. The Samuel Adams hefeweizen has an unusual taste that is fruity. It doesn't taste of olives at all, which is unusual for a hefe, at least to me. The hops give it a little bit of a pineapple taste. The rest of the fruit flavor is a mix of lemon an orange, with a bit of lime thrown in. but what stands out in this beer is how much the hops stands out without being too bitter.

I wasn't disappointed at all drinking this. A lost a little faith in Sam Adams after the last brew I tried, but this one brings me back to the flock. It's a bit of an unusual take on a hefeweizen, but not a bad one. And while it's not my favorite hefe out there, I'd definitely grab it to try if I were you. It's a solid beer with a lot of good, unique qualities, and is a nice departure from the norm. 80/100.