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Gumballhead
3 Floyds Brewing Co.


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- From:
- 3 Floyds Brewing Co.
- Indiana, United States
- Style:
- American Pale Wheat Beer
Ranked #3 - ABV:
- 5.6%
- Score:
- 93
Ranked #3,168 - Avg:
- 4.19 | pDev: 10.26%
- Reviews:
- 1,688
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Tuesday at 11:45 PM
- Added:
- Apr 17, 2003
- Wants:
- 962
- Gots:
- 1,488
SCORE
93
Outstanding
93
Outstanding


Notes:
An American wheat beer with a refreshing, crisp citrus finish. This delicious session beer is brewed with boatloads of Amarillo hops.
35 IBU
35 IBU
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Reviewed by Otter-the-Beer-Man from Maryland
4.09/5 rDev -2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.09/5 rDev -2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
L: translucent light copper color. Fine carbonation bubbles throughout. Generous head trying to hold on.
S: citrusy, subtle rather than overpowering
T: citrus taste on top of a satisfying wheat base
F: matches the carbonation and color very well
O: a fine wheat ale. Glad 3Fs are now in MD
Tuesday at 11:45 PMS: citrusy, subtle rather than overpowering
T: citrus taste on top of a satisfying wheat base
F: matches the carbonation and color very well
O: a fine wheat ale. Glad 3Fs are now in MD
Reviewed by NorsemanOne from Utah
4.09/5 rDev -2.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.09/5 rDev -2.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Canned on 8.16.22
12oz can poured into a willi glass
Pours bright bjt cloudy golden with a finger foamy head, little lacing left behind and settled into a slight ring. 4.25
Aroma off the can is mostly lemon dominant citrus. Off the glass I get much more hops and then followed by some lemon zest. 4
Taste is a fairly mild bitter hoppy and bready mix, with lemon peeking it's head out. 4
Body is even balanced carbo and creamy wheat mix with a residual but subtle bready aftertaste. 4.25
Overall a great and very tasty summer wheat beer. More savory than sweet, filling over refreshing, but very good overall. 4.25
May 21, 202312oz can poured into a willi glass
Pours bright bjt cloudy golden with a finger foamy head, little lacing left behind and settled into a slight ring. 4.25
Aroma off the can is mostly lemon dominant citrus. Off the glass I get much more hops and then followed by some lemon zest. 4
Taste is a fairly mild bitter hoppy and bready mix, with lemon peeking it's head out. 4
Body is even balanced carbo and creamy wheat mix with a residual but subtle bready aftertaste. 4.25
Overall a great and very tasty summer wheat beer. More savory than sweet, filling over refreshing, but very good overall. 4.25
Reviewed by ramseye4 from Virginia
4.16/5 rDev -0.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
4.16/5 rDev -0.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
A- huge fluffy head that leaves lots of lacing, beautiful golden straw color that is delightfully opaque, and some enticing sediment swirling around
S-Citrus fruit, piney hops, grapefruit
T-Surprisingly hop forward, resin, honey, some bread rising up in the center, citrus fruit
M- low point of the beer as it’s a bit flimsy, but not enough to detract from the taste aroma and appearance.
O- looks great and tastes great. Surprisingly hoppy for the style but it works!
Feb 15, 2023S-Citrus fruit, piney hops, grapefruit
T-Surprisingly hop forward, resin, honey, some bread rising up in the center, citrus fruit
M- low point of the beer as it’s a bit flimsy, but not enough to detract from the taste aroma and appearance.
O- looks great and tastes great. Surprisingly hoppy for the style but it works!
Reviewed by Papercut4 from Wisconsin
4.24/5 rDev +1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.24/5 rDev +1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Pours out of the can a slightly opaque orange-gold with about a finger of head and nice lacing. Smells like pine, grapefruit, and maybe even mango? Tastes like grapefruit and a good hop-malt balance. Fizzy mouthfeel that's nice and crisp
Jan 29, 2023Rated by Kiiz
4.5/5 rDev +7.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.5/5 rDev +7.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
A little expensive but it’s the gold standard of crushable wheat ales
Jan 11, 2023Reviewed by patre_tim from Thailand
4/5 rDev -4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev -4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Golden filtered with a half finger of white head.
Smells of pine, pineapple, green olives and apple sauce.
The taste is of honey, malt, pine, orchids, lemon and a hint of bitterness.
Light body with moderate carbonation.
I got this in Grand Rapids, MI, and am drinking it in Phuket Thailand, Dec 23rd, 2022. American Wheat Pale Ale, ok, converts any hop head over.
Dec 23, 2022Smells of pine, pineapple, green olives and apple sauce.
The taste is of honey, malt, pine, orchids, lemon and a hint of bitterness.
Light body with moderate carbonation.
I got this in Grand Rapids, MI, and am drinking it in Phuket Thailand, Dec 23rd, 2022. American Wheat Pale Ale, ok, converts any hop head over.
Rated by naikwot
3.07/5 rDev -26.7%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
3.07/5 rDev -26.7%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Tea and jasmine - right after some pumpkin ale.
Sep 23, 2022Reviewed by Nass from Florida
3.95/5 rDev -5.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
3.95/5 rDev -5.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
I like the can artwork, great use of color. The taste reminds me of a pale ale mixed with a wheat ale. Moreover, on the taste I'm getting a mild mix of piney hops but nothing overwhelming my palate, orange, grapefruit, & juicy fruit gum near the finish. Cheers! B
Sep 11, 2022Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway
4.12/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.12/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On tap at Copenhagen Beer Festival 2011. Golden colour, moderate white head. Lovely piney and resinous aroma, also notes of tropical fruits. The flavour has also notes of pine and tropical fruits, very pleasant and thirstquenching.
Jul 26, 2022Reviewed by DaveMaciolek21 from New Jersey
3.87/5 rDev -7.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.87/5 rDev -7.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pale gold pour, nice white foam cap with some staying power. The nose is citrus. Tangerine and lemon citrus prevails in the taste, with a delicious white wheat punch toward the finish that brings cracker and a refreshing bite. This is a great summer go-to.
Jul 13, 2022Reviewed by HappyGuy12345 from New Jersey
4.2/5 rDev +0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.2/5 rDev +0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Poured from 12 ounce can into pint glass
Look: Clear/transparent yellow with 2 fingers of head with good retention.
Smell: Subtle hints of citrus
Taste: Clean lager taste with hints of wheat and citrus
Feel: Medium bodied with good carbonation
Overall: An impressive American-style wheat beer that is refreshing on a warm day
May 21, 2022Look: Clear/transparent yellow with 2 fingers of head with good retention.
Smell: Subtle hints of citrus
Taste: Clean lager taste with hints of wheat and citrus
Feel: Medium bodied with good carbonation
Overall: An impressive American-style wheat beer that is refreshing on a warm day
Gumballhead from 3 Floyds Brewing Co.
Beer rating:
93 out of
100 with
6389 ratings
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