This evenings post is just some quick tasting notes. I will be sure and do a more thorough Legend Brewing post in the coming days and weeks.
Legend Hefeweizen (Richmond, Virginia)
www.legendbrewing.com/
Style: Hefeweizen
ABV: 5.1%
Aroma:
Fairly restrained banana esters on the nose, for a hefeweizen. I do pick up some grainy, wheaty malt character. Also detect slight citrus (lemon) notes.
Appearance:
Light golden in color, barely a one finger head, and very cloudy. This is an unfiltered wheat beer, served "mit hefe" (with yeast)
Flavor:
The typical banana esters and clove-like phenolics that define the style are noticeable, but not overpowering. Like in the aroma, lemony citrus notes also evident in the flavor.
Mouthfeel:
Pretty light bodied with a nice, smooth finish.
Overall, a pretty respectable offering. I like the balanced banana/clove character, unlike alot of other American craft brewed hefeweizens which tend to be banana bombs. I do wish the beer had a bit more body. To me, the best hefeweizens feature a nice soft pillowy white head and a nice chewy malt body.
Legend Hefeweizen (Richmond, Virginia)
www.legendbrewing.com/Style: Hefeweizen
ABV: 5.1%
Aroma:
Fairly restrained banana esters on the nose, for a hefeweizen. I do pick up some grainy, wheaty malt character. Also detect slight citrus (lemon) notes.
Appearance:
Light golden in color, barely a one finger head, and very cloudy. This is an unfiltered wheat beer, served "mit hefe" (with yeast)
Flavor:
The typical banana esters and clove-like phenolics that define the style are noticeable, but not overpowering. Like in the aroma, lemony citrus notes also evident in the flavor.
Mouthfeel:
Pretty light bodied with a nice, smooth finish.
Overall, a pretty respectable offering. I like the balanced banana/clove character, unlike alot of other American craft brewed hefeweizens which tend to be banana bombs. I do wish the beer had a bit more body. To me, the best hefeweizens feature a nice soft pillowy white head and a nice chewy malt body.
Man, you have been busy. Last time I checked on here you just had the intro post.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work!
Thanks, Kevin! Finding the time to post something each day has been a challenge. Much more so than finding the time to drink a beer.
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