Hills Special Wheat
Yaletown Brewing Co.

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From:
Yaletown Brewing Co.
 
British Columbia, Canada
Style:
Hefeweizen
ABV:
Not listed
Score:
88
Avg:
3.95 | pDev: 7.85%
Reviews:
5
Ratings:
13
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 26, 2013
Added:
Sep 06, 2003
Wants:
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Gots:
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In Bavaria this style of beer is called Hefeweizen. Brewed with a unique yeast culture it is cloudy
with refreshing spicy and fruity character.
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Ratings by chickenm:
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Rated by chickenm from Canada (BC)

4.25/5  rDev +7.6%

Sep 07, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.75 by YalovaIA from Iowa

Nov 26, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by KevinCraft from Canada (BC)

Jul 28, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by jrempel from Canada (BC)

Jul 08, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by napetry from North Carolina

Jun 17, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by prisdefer from New York

Jul 27, 2012
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Reviewed by atigerlife from Hawaii

3.6/5  rDev -8.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Had this on my 2012 annual visit to Vancouver.

Pours dark & cloudy with a 1-finger fluffy white head. Good retention.

Aroma of clove, banana dominate.

Taste is of bubble gum, clove and banana.

Mouthfeel has a light body and lightly cleansing.

Overall, this is a drinkable brew. Not great, but decent enough.
May 27, 2012
 
Rated: 3.75 by cbnz from Canada (BC)

May 22, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by bumchilly25 from Canada (BC)

May 13, 2012
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Reviewed by GClarkage from California

4/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Mid September 2005. Had at the Yaletown Brewery in Vancouver, BC.

Presentation- via samplers from the tap.

Appearance- Nice cloudy golden pour. 1/2 inch creamy white head and light lace.

Smell- Cloves, bananas and citrus...nice start.

Taste- Lots of banana flavor, a light touch of clove and some other citrus notes I can't put my finger on.

Mouthfeel- Average carbonation.

Drinkability- Impressive! Pretty rare to I find a hefe in the US or Canada that tastes like and actual hefe. Good job!
Sep 30, 2005
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Reviewed by canucklehead from Canada (BC)

3.88/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
They got his one rright with the proper cloudy pale gold with a nice white fluffy head. The banana notes are there but the main body is well constructed. Not as good as the Hugo's Hefe in Victoria but very respectable. Try the summer seasonal as well which is a Rasberry Wheat.
Aug 16, 2004
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Reviewed by TheLiterati from California

4.03/5  rDev +2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this beer, from its signature straw color, to its hearty body.

The signature essences of clove and banana that are typical for this style were nicely balanced and well carbonated, giving it an initially crisp mouthfeel that gave way to a smooth and steady finish.

My server was kind enough to bring me a taster-sized glass of their seasonal Raspberry Wheat as well. I don’t usually like fruit beers, but - much to my surprise - the infused raspberry balanced with an already kicking wheat base was quite delightful.
Aug 14, 2004
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Reviewed by gueuzegeek from New Jersey

4.12/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This beer was a very cloudy straw to gold color. The aroma was truly full of the banana fragrance. They do refer to it as a hefe, and this batch did do the name justice. The taste was chock full of the banana/clove taste and did linger as it left my palatte! I had a chance to speak to the brewer, and it seems at times, he does take some liberties at trying different things with his brews. I really enjoyed this brew and felt it was a nice representation of its style. As I only had a small sample size of this brew, I may not have gotten the full appreciation of the head. One note I will make, is with regards to a previous reviewer's comment about a strange metallic taste, and that is, when I eat certain foods that can occur!! Next time you are there, give it another shot!!
Oct 13, 2003
Hills Special Wheat from Yaletown Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 13 ratings