Sunday, May 13, 2012

Sunday Sips: Dreamweaver Wheat

Beer Name:  Dreamweaver Wheat

Brewed By/In:  Troeg's Brewing Co. / Hershey, PA

Beer Type:  Hefeweizen

Best Served In:  Weizen glass

ABV:  4.8%

Characteristics:  Hazy but beautiful golden color.  I took the website's advice and poured three-quarters of the bottle, swirled the remaining quarter and then poured it into the glass.  This resulted in some seriously tick and long-lasting foam.  The carbonation of this light libation enhances the clove flavors that are balanced by smooth banana-like notes.  Finishes clean and dry with no hop aftertaste.

Food-pairing:  Seafood, sushi, corn-on-the-cob


Overall:  8.0 - tasty, fruity, and sits well on warm afternoons like these.  Although my palate shies away from the flavors of a hefeweizen normally, Troeg's does it right.  Jazz it up with a chilled lemon slice to add an acidic dimension.  Dreamweaver Wheat is available year-round but is certainly most enjoyed on warmer days like these.  So let's raise a glass to chatting with your mom on the porch and honoring their impact on lives.  Slainte!

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