Marine Layer Hefeweizen
Rip Current Brewing

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From:
Rip Current Brewing
 
California, United States
Style:
Hefeweizen
ABV:
5.1%
Score:
83
Avg:
3.56 | pDev: 9.55%
Reviews:
3
Ratings:
25
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 20, 2019
Added:
Apr 11, 2013
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  2
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Ratings by mactrail:
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Reviewed by mactrail from Washington

3.97/5  rDev +11.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
On tap at Local Habit in San Diego. Handsome cloudy amber in the tall tulip with good head to start. Spritzy in the mouth, though perhaps less creamy than a good German version. Tangy and fairly light bodied.

The malty flavors fill the mouth. A little bit sharp with a different mix of esters. Fruity and spicy, but tastes more like a Saison with a German influence. Very drinkable and a nice alternative to some of the richer, thicker Hefeweizens. Pleasing maltiness with a lighter touch. Not so much banana but a nice touch of fruit, and something spicy but missing the often-overbearing cloves.
Apr 11, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.5 by Rimbimhoot from Illinois

Jan 20, 2019
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Reviewed by GarrettB from Colorado

3.54/5  rDev -0.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
July 19th, 2015 - Rip Current's Marine Layer is still around (as of December 2018) and there's a good reason why. Starting from the pour, it presents itself as a thick, chewable brew, opaque with flavor, and in this instance, poured straight up to the brim. The smell is also dense and sweet, with graham cracker, banana and clove making an aromatic trifecta. The flavor tastes like a classic hefe, with an extra edge of tang, and the mellowing effect of banana and orange. There is, I think, more citrus notes than is typical for hefe, but I suppose that keeps the orange peel from being invited to the party.
Dec 23, 2018
 
Rated: 3.39 by Wontonst from California

Dec 17, 2018
 
Rated: 4.04 by Texasfan549 from Texas

Jun 15, 2016
 
Rated: 4.31 by MickeyHopHead from California

Jun 13, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by Taphouse_Traveler from Florida

Mar 27, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by straightlambic from California

Jul 07, 2015
 
Rated: 3.6 by LyneNoella from California

Nov 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by SDRedDevil from California

Sep 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by zestar from California

Aug 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by the_encinitan from California

Aug 02, 2014
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Reviewed by BakerBeer13 from California

3.92/5  rDev +10.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
SMELL --
Citrusy.

TASTE --
Crisp (but less crisp than other Hefes), mild citrusy, and I am picking up a smooth honey taste.

COLOR --
This Hefeweizen is completely unfiltered. It is a super cloudy, warm, glowing soft yellow. Its funny, the Germans made a Cristalweizen to add clarity to Hefe to make it more beautiful compared against the Pils, but I think this super cloudy beer just looks very appetizing and pleasant.

MOUTHFEEL --
Super smooth and creamy. Feels the way a good Hefeweizen should feel.

OVERALL --
Yes. Although this still falls short of a great, fresh German Hefe while in Germany, it sure as hell is close. On the othe hand, it can definitely hold its own against against some of the great Hefes out there, and its complete lack of filtration sets it apart.
Mar 10, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by Eriktheipaman from California

Nov 27, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by largadeer from California

Sep 13, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by tickingtimebomb from California

Sep 12, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by westcoastbeerlvr from California

Sep 08, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by CheapBeerBuzz from California

Sep 07, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by Soto from North Carolina

Sep 07, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by Beermazter310 from Nevada

Sep 01, 2013
Marine Layer Hefeweizen from Rip Current Brewing
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 25 ratings