Major Tom's Pomegranate Wheat
The Fort Collins Brewery

Major Tom's Pomegranate WheatMajor Tom's Pomegranate Wheat
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From:
The Fort Collins Brewery
 
Colorado, United States
Style:
Witbier
ABV:
5.2%
Score:
74
Avg:
3.19 | pDev: 16.61%
Reviews:
228
Ratings:
450
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Apr 25, 2019
Added:
Mar 16, 2005
Wants:
  6
Gots:
  22
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Rated: 2.75 by Kolb from Montana

Apr 25, 2019
 
Rated: 3.42 by TheHopsman from Nebraska

Sep 10, 2017
 
Rated: 3.15 by superfriend from Wisconsin

Jul 17, 2017
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Reviewed by Lone_Freighter from Vermont

3/5  rDev -6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
This was poured into a nonic pint glass. The appearance was a hazy burnt orange color with a one finger white foamy head that dissipated within about a minute leaving messy foamy and bubbly lacing. The smell had a sweet to sour to tart pomegranate and a little bit of honey on the back end as it warms. The taste was sour and sweet through the fruit and the wheat combination. A light sweet pomegranate aftertaste leads into a wet finish. On the palate, this one sat pretty light on the body with the wheat seeming to be lacking a bit. Overall, I say this was a decent fruit beer. Fort Collins probably could have used a bit more wheat to make a slight heavier body, unless they were trying to make a super sessionable fruit beer. I might have again depending upon what else is served.
Jun 23, 2017
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Reviewed by Wasatch from Colorado

4/5  rDev +25.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12 oz. Can

Pours a nice yellow color, nice carbonation, with a pretty nice small off-white head, which leaves some sticky lacing behind. The nose is hoppy, malty, yeasty, with some citrus. The taste is hoppy, malty, citrusy. Medium body, with a nice dry/bitter finish. Overall, a pretty tasty brew.
Apr 05, 2017
 
Rated: 3.63 by Dweedlebug from Pennsylvania

Feb 25, 2017
 
Rated: 2.14 by Bammer21 from Illinois

Feb 06, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by Scott_McCool from Florida

Dec 11, 2016
 
Rated: 3.3 by Docrock from Illinois

Dec 04, 2016
 
Rated: 1.75 by Hopstout from Minnesota

Nov 14, 2016
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Reviewed by WoodBrew from Ohio

2.99/5  rDev -6.3%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
I bought a can of Major Tom off the single shelf at Binnys. It poured a murky gross yellow with thin white head that is not leaving any lace. The scent had hints of biscuit. The taste was fruity with some wheat counter. The Mouthfeel was lighter in body with good carbonation. Overall it's not for me.
Oct 09, 2016
 
Rated: 3 by Scott17Taylor from Iowa

Sep 08, 2016
 
Rated: 3.62 by jtk21351 from California

Aug 26, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by onlymurderers from Illinois

Aug 25, 2016
 
Rated: 3.13 by tylerstravis from Colorado

Aug 17, 2016
 
Rated: 3.46 by DownyIsHungry from Minnesota

Aug 16, 2016
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Reviewed by woodychandler from Pennsylvania

3.4/5  rDev +6.6%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.5
I had this in bottle form a while back, and I may even have a bottle still buried in my backlog, but tonight belongs to The CANQuest (tm)!

From the CAN: "Ameri[CAN]-style fruit wheat beer brewed with pomegranate and pink peppercorn for a hazy-golden hue, mild hop aroma and sweet, tart finish. Tried-and-true and cleared for landing."; "Family owned & operated since 2003"; "Pairs well with: Steamed Mussels, Lemon Meringue Pie"; "Ale brewed with pomegranate juice and spices".

Upon Crack!ing the CAN open, I immediately got some foaming through the vent. I am tiring of babysitting beers that CANnot behave in a CANstructive manner. I decided not to ChANce an inverted Glug & went with a gentle one, instead. I ended up with two fingers of puffy, fluffy, bone-white head with moderate retention. Color was a cloudy (not hazy, own it!) Yellow-Gold (SRM = 4 - 5). Nose smelled like JuicyFruit chewing gum - very fruity, but too much of a mélange of aromas to discern one from another. Mouthfeel was thin-to-medium, not outright watery, but definitely lacking in body. The taste was interesting, jumping from sweet to tart and back again, but it never established itself one way or the other. That said, it was perfect on a hot, humid summer evening. Finish was dry and refreshing and when combined with its old wetness coming out of my reefer, it was welcomed.

As it turned out, I was correct! There was, indeed, one hiding in the Bottle Backlog awaiting me. Today is Su, 11 Dec 2016 & I am divesting myself of these pesky bottles.

From the bottle: "Our most unique creation is the result of the tasteful infusion of pomegranate into one worthy wheat ale. The outcome is a refreshingly crisp, straw blonde brew that finishes sweet and tart - just the way we like it."

I really agitated the bottle before Pop!ping the cap, especially since it is a Wheat Beer of some stripe, not necessarily a Witbier. An aggro pour produced two-plus fingers of dense, rocky, eggshell-white head with good retention. Color was a cloudy Amber (SRM = > 7, < 9). Nose had a tartness that I might have identified as cranberry had I not known that it was wheat and pomegranate. Mouthfeel was medium. The taste was nicely tart, not overpowering, and while I still might not have been able to guess pomegranate, it was not cranberry, either. The wheat gave it a light dryness that made it refreshing. Finish was semi-dry and more suited for hot, humid summer weather. So be it.
Aug 15, 2016
 
Rated: 3.22 by Wer34truh from Minnesota

Jul 19, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by jvgoor3786 from Arkansas

Jul 19, 2016
 
Rated: 4.5 by psoriasaurus from Thailand

Jun 23, 2016
Major Tom's Pomegranate Wheat from The Fort Collins Brewery
Beer rating: 74 out of 100 with 450 ratings