New Glarus Brewing Company – Hopster Hopped Wheat

New Glarus Brewing Company – Hopster Hopped Wheat

Hopped Wheat
Bottle
Bottled on: 2/16/15
Tasting on: 3/17/15
Glass: Craft Pint

Aroma: Overtones of floral, grassy and earthy hops. Undertones of spicy hops, cinnamon, and hints of citrus. 9/10

Appearance: Deep straw to gold. Bright white head. Good clarity. 9/10

Flavor: Hop bitterness in the beginning, followed by bubblegum in the middle. The end is spicy, most notably cloves, with some banana as well. A clean aftertaste with some lingering banana, minor hop bitterness and bubblegum. 18.5/20

Mouthfeel: Medium with moderate carbonation. Minor alcohol. 8/10

Overall Impression: The earthy bitterness of the hops combines with the spicy phenols of the yeast to create a complex and remarkable beer. 46.5/50

Final Score: 91%