Wheat State Golden
Free State Brewing Co.

Wheat State GoldenWheat State Golden
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From:
Free State Brewing Co.
 
Kansas, United States
Style:
Kölsch
ABV:
5.1%
Score:
81
Avg:
3.52 | pDev: 13.64%
Reviews:
29
Ratings:
108
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 08, 2018
Added:
Oct 13, 2002
Wants:
  4
Gots:
  25
Being located in the biggest wheat producing state in the nation, a refreshing wheat beer is a must-brew. The Wheat State Golden is usually our lightest beer. It is fashioned after the Kolsch beers made around Cologne. It is traditionally brewed in the Alt Style like our Ad Astra Ale and has about 25% wheat malt. There is just a touch of caramel malt to add the golden color, and the rest is pale malt. The Golden is lightly hopped with Yakima Perle for bittering, and Hallertau Hersbrucker hops for aroma.

20 IBU
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Ratings by alittlehazy:
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Reviewed by alittlehazy from Kansas

3.78/5  rDev +7.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Poured from a growler to a nice golden color with a light white head that worked it's way down to a thin layer after a minute or two. Smell wasn't at all overpowering, but had a nice wheaty airy aroma to it. Mouthfeel is nice with dry bubbly feeling to it. Besides a little malty dryness and an almost sweet aftertaste this beer didn't exactly make my taste buds explode. Nevertheless, this is a great summer beer, extremely refreshing and easy to drink.

I prefer Free State's oatmeal stout or their copperhead pale ale, but for a first time, I'd grab this one again.
May 23, 2003
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.5 by ryancl from Minnesota

Nov 08, 2018
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Rated by Captain69 from Illinois

4.14/5  rDev +17.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Light taste of wheat , that makes this beer very refreshing on a hot summer day
May 23, 2018
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Reviewed by hoptheology from California

3.71/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Hazy pale golden pour with a 2 finger fluffy head. It fades to a 1/2 finger and leaves some lace behind. Opacity is 40%.

Aromas of golden malts, baked grain, honey, and floral.

Nice baked flavor, some fruitiness from pears and apples. A nice honey sweetness finishes the profile.

Feel is lightly creamy, mostly carbonated, a dusky dry finish.

Overall, a pretty solid golden ale. I'd revisit it on tap.
Sep 18, 2016
 
Rated: 3.76 by cavitae from Missouri

Jul 31, 2016
 
Rated: 3.4 by Aaron197 from Kansas

Jun 21, 2016
 
Rated: 4.55 by hashmads from Colorado

Jun 18, 2016
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Reviewed by SD-Alefan from South Dakota

3.21/5  rDev -8.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Pours out of the bottle a clear gold with a creamy white head.
The aroma is grainy with a hint of spice. Pretty subtle.
Taste is cracker and grain with a bit of spice and a slightly bitter finish. A bit of sweet toffee.
Mouthfeel is light and bubbly.
Easy drinking.
May 11, 2016
 
Rated: 3.25 by TheHopsman from Nebraska

Apr 17, 2016
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Rated by Try-em-all from Missouri

3.03/5  rDev -13.9%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Cloudy in the glass, fair scent, smooth going down, expected a little more flavor. Not sure I am going to try this one again.
Mar 04, 2016
 
Rated: 2.74 by aratcliffe from Kansas

Jan 23, 2016
 
Rated: 4.5 by cbcb from Kansas

Dec 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by zaraspook from Illinois

Oct 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by Chucker17 from South Dakota

Oct 04, 2015
 
Rated: 3.85 by Penrodeo from Kansas

Aug 31, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by TClonKC from Missouri

Aug 16, 2015
 
Rated: 2.4 by Halfbrother83 from Illinois

Aug 14, 2015
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Reviewed by PhilHeinricke from Virginia

2.69/5  rDev -23.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 4 | overall: 2.5
Meh

I visit Lawrence, KS, about once a year for business purposes. Free State Brewing Co. seems to be the go-to restaurant for out of towners. It's recommended frequently. It's a restaurant but also a craft brewery. You can get the brewskies at the restaurant or in any liquor store in the area. This is one of the flagship beers available year round. I got a six pack of bottles.

I was not happy. It's just not very good. Sorry.
Jul 02, 2015
 
Rated: 3.56 by alostplot from Illinois

May 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.17 by andyjeigh from Oklahoma

May 09, 2015
Wheat State Golden from Free State Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 81 out of 100 with 108 ratings