In-Heat Wheat
Appearance - Light golden-yellow color. Cloudy, but not as cloudy and many hefes I've had. Better swirl the last few ounces next time.... Did not produce a good head; it was not thick and most of it disappeared quickly. Some head remained for the entire beer. Smell - Clovey aroma present. Actually smells quite spicy. I do not detect the presence of hops. Taste - Yeasty, yet smooth, with clove and spice notes, and with a tangy and bubbly afterbite. The taste is pleasant. Somewhere in there is just the slightest hint of pineapple or mango (maybe banana?). This beer has quite a few flavors going on at one time. Mouthfeel - This beer has a thicker mouthfeel than expected. However, given the light, smooth flavor, this is not necessarily a drawback. Drinkability - This beer goes down easily despite all the flavors (subtle and otherwise) packed inside. I would buy another. Comments - This is my first Flying Dog beer. I look forward to sampling the rest of their lineup. The beer is not perfect, but is ahead of many. It is definitely worth a try. When I rinsed out the bottle, there was a whole bunch of yeast that I missed. Therefore, those reading my review should take this into account when considering my "Appearance" rating.