Hefeweizen
Goose Island Beer Co.

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From:
Goose Island Beer Co.
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
Hefeweizen
ABV:
4.8%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.74 | pDev: 12.57%
Reviews:
14
Ratings:
38
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 14, 2016
Added:
Jul 10, 2003
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  2
Brewed at Clybourn brewpub, not the production brewery. Needs to be moved here: http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/1148
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Ratings by Redrover:
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Reviewed by Redrover from Wisconsin

4.23/5  rDev +13.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I had this one on tap at the Wrigleyville outpost.

The beer was a golden yellow. Minimum head. Very hazy and with nice lacing. Perfect pour and perfect appearance for style

Smell is clove and spice. Lots of malt rises up to meet your nose. Very nice!

The taste is very German which to me means they have the taste nailed. The beer is incredibly refreshing. Great wheat malt balance. Spicy notes are just perfect.

Easy to drink beer here and a damn fine representative of this style!
Jul 10, 2003
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.65 by Chris-1911 from Illinois

Nov 14, 2016
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Reviewed by Beric from Massachusetts

3.59/5  rDev -4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Served on the brewery tour in mid-July. Honestly not super impressed with this hefeweizen, though it was definitely among the more drinkable options served at the tour. Definitely a drinkable American hefeweizen, but one that lacks a lot of the depth and richness of the German exemplars. Decent flavors, if a little sweet and overbearing on the banana note, and with a thin malt backbone. Drinkable.
Aug 28, 2016
 
Rated: 3.25 by MattMorin from Illinois

Oct 21, 2015
 
Rated: 3.35 by misternebbie from Pennsylvania

Feb 03, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by BRami127 from Illinois

Oct 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by MattWatson37 from Mississippi

Sep 04, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by JC95ISU from Iowa

Aug 26, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by HattedClassic from Virginia

Aug 10, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by Aaron_Kerkvliet from Wisconsin

Jul 31, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by BrewmanCapote from Illinois

Jul 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by OnWisconsin from Wisconsin

Jul 14, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by 773-F-I-B from Illinois

Jun 27, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by DOCRW from Kentucky

Jan 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Nightrain from Illinois

Sep 14, 2013
 
Rated: 2.75 by jjd315 from Pennsylvania

Sep 01, 2013
 
Rated: 4.75 by ChicagoShakeAndBake26 from Illinois

Aug 29, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Bieniek30 from New York

Aug 05, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by spycow from Illinois

Jul 28, 2013
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Reviewed by deebo from Michigan

3.4/5  rDev -9.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
On tap at Clybourn.
A-Very hazy, white filmy head. Burnt yellow color.
S-Clove, banana bread, malty.
T-Like most other hefes but with some alcohol bite. Also some phenols. Overall quality is grainy with nice notes of banana like esters and cloves.
M-Nice smooth body.
O-The alcohols take away from the drinkability of this hefe. A bit bitter in the finish for my taste.
Jul 27, 2013
Hefeweizen from Goose Island Beer Co.
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 38 ratings