Sunspot
Greenbush Brewing Company

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From:
Greenbush Brewing Company
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
Hefeweizen
Ranked #138
ABV:
6%
Score:
85
Ranked #21,019
Avg:
3.77 | pDev: 13.26%
Reviews:
36
Ratings:
242
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jul 31, 2023
Added:
Jul 08, 2011
Wants:
  5
Gots:
  47
Grain: White wheat, 2 row malt, black malt and flaked wheat

Hops: Saaz

Yeast: German wheat yeast

Specs:
15 ibu
6% abv
8.1º Lovibond
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Reviewed by lewdwig from Michigan

3.79/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Poured hazy golden into a mug at the brewer. Finger of white head becoming a thin cap, minimal lacing. Scent of cloves. Taste of cloves and a hint of banana, a touch of funk in the aftertaste and pepper. Easy drinker.
Jul 31, 2023
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Rated by Jule17 from Ohio

2.77/5  rDev -26.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 3
:( soap
Jul 22, 2023
 
Rated: 3.85 by dd53grif from Michigan

Mar 11, 2022
 
Rated: 4 by Guinnsslvr from Illinois

Oct 09, 2021
 
Rated: 3.49 by shreead from Michigan

Sep 20, 2021
 
Rated: 4.37 by smturn70

May 03, 2021
 
Rated: 4.07 by Hoptometrist from Ohio

Aug 26, 2020
 
Rated: 3.83 by guzzleacoldone from Ohio

Jul 25, 2020
 
Rated: 3.75 by rare_bird from Michigan

Dec 03, 2019
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

4/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Unknown vintage; drank 8/1/15 @ the Family Compound.

See-through dull orange appearance.

Minimal eggshell head; strong lace.

Banana, apple cider & mild caramel notes in the nose.

Medium mouthfeel.

Banana, caramel & apple cider flavors; a balanced, refreshing hefe.
Oct 17, 2019
 
Rated: 5 by JimboBrews54 from Michigan

Sep 01, 2019
 
Rated: 3.85 by Eric_T_07 from Illinois

Jun 23, 2019
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Reviewed by defunksta from Wisconsin

4.17/5  rDev +10.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Appearance: Pours a bright, effervescent orange color with a massive and beautiful head that lingers and sticks, forming giant bubbles that really showcase the thick and rich yeast quality.
Aroma: Initially, subtle aromas of lemon citrus. Strong aromas of medicineal clove, banana, bread, and yeast follow. Reminds me of a band-aid, but the sweet aromas make it pleasant.
Taste: Strong flavors of clove and yeast upfront. Some banana in the middle, which turns into a banana bread sweetness on the finish. I detect only pale and wheat malts. Finishes delectably sweet as expected for the style.
Feel: Medium bodied. This beer is so smooth. The unfiltered yeast give it such a body that is present, but not too heavy or oily. Nice and appropriate banana bread sweetness left on the palate.

Overall: A really excellent American hefeweizen. The clove, banana, and wheat bread are all showcased well. It drinks incredibly rounded and smooth. Nothing bad to say here. I would say it fits the style perfectly and don't see any areas for improvement.
Jun 11, 2019
 
Rated: 3.81 by Jotunsynth from Illinois

May 25, 2019
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Rated by chisox2005 from Illinois

2.97/5  rDev -21.2%
look: 5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
drank it with sushi, its alright
Nov 28, 2018
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Rated by hermanrs from Michigan

4.68/5  rDev +24.1%
look: 3 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 3 | overall: 5
DELICIOUS!! Best on tap but bottled is great too.
Sep 27, 2018
 
Rated: 3.6 by LarrysDeerGut from Illinois

Sep 05, 2018
 
Rated: 3.98 by Grinky from Illinois

Aug 14, 2018
 
Rated: 3.88 by BenjaGrif from Iowa

Jul 02, 2018
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Reviewed by Jim67 from Michigan

3.99/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Had on tap in a 16oz pint glass.
L: hazy. Orange with a slight green . White head that laced the glass.
S: fruit and bread.
T: very nice and balanced.
F: some fiz not too thick
O: good wheat
Dec 30, 2017
Sunspot from Greenbush Brewing Company
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 242 ratings