Howling Wolf Weisse Bier
Grand Teton Brewing Company
Story by:
Chris Guest
Hefeweizen / Weissbier
Year-Round
Idaho
United States
Judges Ratings 75
Aroma: 18 / 24
Flavor: 28 / 40
Appearance: 4 / 6
Mouthfeel: 9 / 10
Overall Impression: 16 / 20
Description
Howling Wolf Weisse Bier is an unfiltered Bavarian-style Hefeweizen. Brewed with a hearty amount of wheat, this Weissbier pours a light clouded golden color with a generous head. Gently hopped to balance the malt sweetness, Howling Wolf’s flavors and aromas are subtle with a hint of fruit and spice. At 5% alcohol by volume, this light-bodied ale is a refreshing session beer for any time of year.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 4.70%
IBUs: 14
Served at: ()
Hops: German Tradition
Malts: Idaho 2-Row Malted Barley, CaraHell, Pale Malted Wheat, Vienna
Judges Review
By S J Klein
Judges Ratings 75
Aroma: 18 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 28 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 4 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 9 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 16 / 20 / 20
This beer pours into the glass with very little head despite copious bubbles. It has a slight cloudiness and is closer to amber than straw in color. In the nose, I picked up clove and banana, a slight green apple, a touch of goatiness, and maybe even a little old yeast scent. It also has a subtle caramel character in the nose. The beer is dry, with forward notes of banana and clove. It is slightly peppery and phenolic, with a yeasty finish. There is no notable hop flavor, but a slight bitterness in the back for balance. In the mouth it is dry and effervescent, with a slight sharpness on the tongue. It’s a decent example of a bavarian hefeweizen. All of the notes are there, but It hasn’t traveled well. I imagine at the brewery it has an almost bread-like yeastiness though. Looks like a trip to Idaho is in order!
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