The Love

Starr Hill Brewery

The Love

American Wheat Beer
Year-Round
Virginia
United States

Judges Ratings 86

Aroma: 22 / 24
Flavor: 36 / 40
Appearance: 4 / 6
Mouthfeel: 6 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20

Description

The Love is distinguished by its extremely light body and fruity aroma, finished with spicy notes.

Beverage Profile

ABV: 5.10%
IBUs: 9
Served at: ()
Hops:
Malts:

Judges Review

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By Mike Castagno

Judges Ratings 86

Aroma: 22 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 36 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 4 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 6 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20 / 20

Bright aromatics of citrus, pear and apple marry with a light grainy note and a faint hint of spice. Although commonly associated with the Hefeweizen style, banana and clove characteristics were nearly completely absent. This is clearly more of an American Wheat than a German one. There is tartness up front with a slight spiciness and light lemon flavor before giving way to a huge sweetness in the finish, which nears cloying. It seems like the low carbonation enhances this sweetness. The wheat character in this beer is quite pleasant. All-in-all, this is a good beer for a hot summer day and would be much better if it could be made a little drier.

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