Cornstalker Dark Wheat | Thunderhead Brewing Company
Brewed by:
Thunderhead Brewing Company
Nebraska, United States
thunderheadbrewing.com
Style: American Dark Wheat Ale
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 5.20%
Availability: Year-round
Notes / Commercial Description:
A fantastic Dark Wheat. Clean, roasty, round, and surprisingly dry. Incredibly drinkable.
Added by zdk9 on 06-17-2010
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Ratings: 109 | Reviews: 36
3.56/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
A: Pours surprisingly dark--essentially opaque, showing a brown hue when held to the light. This is more like what I might expect from a stout. Creamy, sandy brown head with decent retention.
S + T: The hallmark banana scent is present, though I feel like I detect a coffee aroma, as well. A little bit of a sweet, bubblegum like follow through. It's somewhat confusing with each smell. The taste makes more sense with the banana and bubblegum tastes like other wheat beers, along with a little bit of roastiness.
M + O: Medium bodied, and maybe just a tad more carbonation than necessary. It leaves a bit of residual flavour on the finish that is a little bitter. A decent offering.
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look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
A: Pours surprisingly dark--essentially opaque, showing a brown hue when held to the light. This is more like what I might expect from a stout. Creamy, sandy brown head with decent retention.
S + T: The hallmark banana scent is present, though I feel like I detect a coffee aroma, as well. A little bit of a sweet, bubblegum like follow through. It's somewhat confusing with each smell. The taste makes more sense with the banana and bubblegum tastes like other wheat beers, along with a little bit of roastiness.
M + O: Medium bodied, and maybe just a tad more carbonation than necessary. It leaves a bit of residual flavour on the finish that is a little bitter. A decent offering.
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4.35/5 rDev +19.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Black beer with a light brown colored head. Smell of dark chocolate maybe a bit of coffee. Flavor has mildly spicy, malty, Irish cream, chocolaty taste. Might sound strange, but the aftertaste reminds me a little of eggnog. Mouthfeel is creamy and soothing.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Black beer with a light brown colored head. Smell of dark chocolate maybe a bit of coffee. Flavor has mildly spicy, malty, Irish cream, chocolaty taste. Might sound strange, but the aftertaste reminds me a little of eggnog. Mouthfeel is creamy and soothing.
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4.02/5 rDev +10.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
I didn't check the date on the can before it was tossed, but I don't think it was very old.
Nearly black body with tiny chestnut highlights, pretty clear compared to very opaque pints I've had in the past. Finger of tan head, some lacing around the weizen glass which seems to help the head stay longer.
Mostly roasty aroma with some malted corn. Faint fresh bread and toasted wheat bread, a pinch of pumpernickel. No alcohol nor a big German yeast character as per the American style.
Flavor is similar to the aroma with a little caramel sweetness, chocolate, and a dry finish. Very light bitterness at the end.
Surprisingly crisp and dry with a little chew or fluff to it in the middle. Very drinkable.
While not mind-blowing, it's a very good American Dark Wheat. Good in the winter, good in the summer, just good all around.
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look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
I didn't check the date on the can before it was tossed, but I don't think it was very old.
Nearly black body with tiny chestnut highlights, pretty clear compared to very opaque pints I've had in the past. Finger of tan head, some lacing around the weizen glass which seems to help the head stay longer.
Mostly roasty aroma with some malted corn. Faint fresh bread and toasted wheat bread, a pinch of pumpernickel. No alcohol nor a big German yeast character as per the American style.
Flavor is similar to the aroma with a little caramel sweetness, chocolate, and a dry finish. Very light bitterness at the end.
Surprisingly crisp and dry with a little chew or fluff to it in the middle. Very drinkable.
While not mind-blowing, it's a very good American Dark Wheat. Good in the winter, good in the summer, just good all around.
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3.06/5 rDev -15.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
L: Surprisingly dark envisioned more transparency. Looks like a porter
S: Not all that much some roasted malt and faint corn.
T: Tastes like an average porter to me. I really didn't expect so much roast. I really dont care for strange corn taste coming thru.
F: Nothing special on the full side.
O: Average if you dont mind the weird corn/adjunct taste in the background it ruins it for me so I am glad I got a sample pack.
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look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
L: Surprisingly dark envisioned more transparency. Looks like a porter
S: Not all that much some roasted malt and faint corn.
T: Tastes like an average porter to me. I really didn't expect so much roast. I really dont care for strange corn taste coming thru.
F: Nothing special on the full side.
O: Average if you dont mind the weird corn/adjunct taste in the background it ruins it for me so I am glad I got a sample pack.
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3.25/5 rDev -10.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Drank straight from the can; no visual cues.
Corn & malt in the nose.
Medium mouthfeel.
In the flavor, corn & malt with a faint whiff of toffee. Not very interesting.
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look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Drank straight from the can; no visual cues.
Corn & malt in the nose.
Medium mouthfeel.
In the flavor, corn & malt with a faint whiff of toffee. Not very interesting.
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3.58/5 rDev -1.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Can poured into a pilsener glass
Pours a dark ruby brown, two finger brown fizzy foam cap thay quickly settles.
Aroma of wheat grain, roasted malts, whiff of smoke
Taste of roasted malts, light smoky taste
Very low sudsing, fizzy, roasted malt taste lingers
Nice beer
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look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Can poured into a pilsener glass
Pours a dark ruby brown, two finger brown fizzy foam cap thay quickly settles.
Aroma of wheat grain, roasted malts, whiff of smoke
Taste of roasted malts, light smoky taste
Very low sudsing, fizzy, roasted malt taste lingers
Nice beer
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4.08/5 rDev +12.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
4.08/5 rDev +12.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.25/5 rDev +16.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
3.78/5 rDev +3.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.4/5 rDev -6.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
3.73/5 rDev +2.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Poured from a 12oz can into a lager glass. L: black opaque. That was a surprise. Head was weak and faded nearly instantly. Zero lace. S: roasted grains. T: coffee. F: fairly thin. A bit of carbonation. O: a nice easy drinking dark beer.
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look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Poured from a 12oz can into a lager glass. L: black opaque. That was a surprise. Head was weak and faded nearly instantly. Zero lace. S: roasted grains. T: coffee. F: fairly thin. A bit of carbonation. O: a nice easy drinking dark beer.
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3.49/5 rDev -4.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
3.61/5 rDev -0.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
Taste: Big malty wheat and corn notes with a hint of sweet.
Dark Brown in color and semi opaque.
Smokey bready nose.
Medium almost full body.
Some lace to the head.
Complex roasted finish.
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look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
Taste: Big malty wheat and corn notes with a hint of sweet.
Dark Brown in color and semi opaque.
Smokey bready nose.
Medium almost full body.
Some lace to the head.
Complex roasted finish.
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3.98/5 rDev +9.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Appearance : Wow. Pours way darker than I thought it would. Dark chocolate color with 100% opacity. The head starts out 2 fingers and then recedes to a small ring.
Smell : Cocoa malts, karo syrup, barley wort, some slight hop, and a little bit of coca-cola. The semi-sweet aroma is inviting.
Taste : The dark malts come out right away, with lots of toasted flavor, and a delicious french roast coffee taste rushes in. A bitter sting of hop finishes out the tail end of the coffee flavor, giving it the impression of a chewed bean. Impressive.
Feel : Light to medium bodied, moderate carbonation, a slightly pasty semi-dry, roasted finish.
Overall : Creative, interesting, unique. I'd have it again.
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look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Appearance : Wow. Pours way darker than I thought it would. Dark chocolate color with 100% opacity. The head starts out 2 fingers and then recedes to a small ring.
Smell : Cocoa malts, karo syrup, barley wort, some slight hop, and a little bit of coca-cola. The semi-sweet aroma is inviting.
Taste : The dark malts come out right away, with lots of toasted flavor, and a delicious french roast coffee taste rushes in. A bitter sting of hop finishes out the tail end of the coffee flavor, giving it the impression of a chewed bean. Impressive.
Feel : Light to medium bodied, moderate carbonation, a slightly pasty semi-dry, roasted finish.
Overall : Creative, interesting, unique. I'd have it again.
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3.52/5 rDev -3.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
A - Pours a pitch black with a two-finger tan head. The head recedes quickly leaving some light soapy lacing.
S - Aroma is roasted malts and light coffee.
T - The flavor is roasted malts, coffee, and a light fruity sweetness.
M - Light bodied with medium carbonation. Thin mouthfeel with a crisp finish.
O - An okay beer. The flavors are light and mellow.
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look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
A - Pours a pitch black with a two-finger tan head. The head recedes quickly leaving some light soapy lacing.
S - Aroma is roasted malts and light coffee.
T - The flavor is roasted malts, coffee, and a light fruity sweetness.
M - Light bodied with medium carbonation. Thin mouthfeel with a crisp finish.
O - An okay beer. The flavors are light and mellow.
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3.25/5 rDev -10.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.5/5 rDev -3.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.63/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 4
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 4
3.67/5 rDev +0.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
2.92/5 rDev -19.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
look: 4.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
3.11/5 rDev -14.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Nice looking beer, dark with a thin tan head.
Aroma is roasty and slightly charred.
The taste was a bit strange to me, it comes off as a bit burnt with a little too much of
the char flavor coming through.
Mouthfeel seemed a bit thin for a wheat beer.
Overall, not entirely pleasant.
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Nice looking beer, dark with a thin tan head.
Aroma is roasty and slightly charred.
The taste was a bit strange to me, it comes off as a bit burnt with a little too much of
the char flavor coming through.
Mouthfeel seemed a bit thin for a wheat beer.
Overall, not entirely pleasant.
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Cornstalker Dark Wheat from Thunderhead Brewing Company
Beer rating:
3.64 out of
5 with
109 ratings
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