Hell Or High Watermelon Wheat Beer
21st Amendment Brewery

Hell Or High Watermelon Wheat BeerHell Or High Watermelon Wheat Beer
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From:
21st Amendment Brewery
 
California, United States
Style:
Fruit and Field Beer
Ranked #342
ABV:
4.9%
Score:
77
Ranked #27,224
Avg:
3.36 | pDev: 19.64%
Reviews:
802
Ratings:
2,982
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 09, 2024
Added:
Jul 10, 2002
Wants:
  132
Gots:
  782
Like Lady Liberty, we stand for independence and perseverance. In the pursuit of innovative beer, there is no obstacle too great. No journey too long. No fruit too gigantic. This American wheat beer is brewed with real watermelon, for a flavor that’s surprisingly crisp, dry and refreshing—summer in a can.

17 IBU
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Ratings by blackc5:
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Reviewed by blackc5 from Washington

2.81/5  rDev -16.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Poured from a can into a pint glass at around 42F.

A - Light straw colored body that is slightly hazy with over 2-finger white head. No lacing whatsoever.

S - Little going on here - some wheat for sure is there, and the watermelon is detectable, but the overall scent is quite mild, and one-sided. No hops to speak of.

T - Well, no aluminum for me so that is a plus. Otherwise, this comes off as a very mild wheat beer with the additive watermelon that is quite forward actually. It is surely not an unpleasant taste, but doesn't taste nearly as good as it sounded when I first saw the sixer and decided to try it. No hops to speak of here either. Drink it cold - the taste worsens as it warms...

M - Hmm, BMC-like in it's wateriness. Pretty high carbonation, but a 3 rating is probably generous here.

D - Sure, its good in that this could be refreshing on a hot day, but it surely does leave one disappointed in the overall package. Perhaps good to bring to a summer BBQ, but not really the type of beer to savor.
Jun 01, 2010
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3 by AbeO

Mar 09, 2024
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Reviewed by Chris_NZ from New York

1.37/5  rDev -59.2%
look: 1.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1.5
This is close to water, but weird tasting. Like rotten watermelon.
So bad!
Particularly disappointing if you're expecting a hefeweizen. It bears no relation.
Dec 20, 2023
 
Rated: 3.69 by sbradley41 from Pennsylvania

Dec 10, 2023
 
Rated: 3.5 by Buddance from Massachusetts

Aug 17, 2023
 
Rated: 3.88 by heymikew from California

Aug 05, 2023
 
Rated: 4.25 by Wilkolaczek94 from Connecticut

Jul 05, 2023
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Reviewed by jjamadorphd from Florida

3.92/5  rDev +16.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Great summer seasonal brew - it was a very good balance between the wheat and malt opposite the mild watermelon flavor - damn fine. Crisp, light-bodied mouthfeel with a smell that was noticeably muted. I'll be on the lookout for more of these...
Jun 27, 2023
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Reviewed by whynot44 from Missouri

3.42/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Very slightly hazy golden color with a very respectable foamy head and even some decent lacing. The aroma is watermelon and bready wheat malt. The taste is light, crackers and watermelon, real watermelon flavor is nice.
The body is light, good carbonation, smooth, very drinkable.
Altogether, this is light and refreshing, good for a hot weather cooler, should be decent accompaniment for a backyard cookout.
Jun 13, 2023
 
Rated: 3.64 by Beergod420 from Michigan

Jan 31, 2023
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Reviewed by PotatoBug9023 from Oregon

4.06/5  rDev +20.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Better than expected-- makes sense they chose a rather light beer base to pair with the watermelon because its light fruity watermelon flavor likely would be more muted if paired with other complex beer flavors. That being said, I had hoped for a tad more body given that it is a wheat beer. The watermelon flavor was exceptional -- expected to see natural flavors on the ingredients but was surprised they could deliver on the watermelon without them. Would purchase again but probably not often.
Dec 28, 2022
 
Rated: 4.4 by Mikeking99 from Florida

Sep 29, 2022
 
Rated: 4.09 by KameHouse

Aug 24, 2022
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Reviewed by rudiecantfail from Pennsylvania

3.6/5  rDev +7.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
12 ounce can poured into a tulip glass. No canning information given.

L---Just this side of crystal clear, medium bright gold color. Big fluffy head faded slowly and left nice lacing. Plenty of bubbles coming up from the bottom.

S---Sweet wheat, but I don't get any watermelon.

T---Same as the nose. In a blind taste test, I would identify it as a wheat beer. But not a fruited one.

F---This is supposed to be a crushable summer beer. That's exactly what it feels like.

O---Pretty meh.
Jun 29, 2022
 
Rated: 4.02 by CaptainMac from Pennsylvania

Jun 07, 2022
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Reviewed by Cdriver0414 from Kentucky

4.02/5  rDev +19.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
A perfect choice for a crushable summer beer. It's light and the watermelon adds refreshment to your typical wheat beer profile. This beer isn't gonna win any gold medals but if your looking to cool down on a hot day without being slowed down then this is a great choice.
Jun 06, 2022
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Rated by Dalkri from Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +19%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A very satisfactory attempt at a watermelon beer. This beer tastes like eating crackers and drinking watermelon juice. Very pleasant.
May 17, 2022
 
Rated: 4.25 by Beecham from California

May 11, 2022
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Reviewed by KT3418 from Colorado

3.68/5  rDev +9.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
I'd have this again but wouldn't buy it again probably. I agree with the average concensus. Definitely not a bad beer to me but forgettable, I actually assumed I already tried this
May 03, 2022
 
Rated: 2.08 by TMoney2591 from Illinois

Mar 02, 2022
Hell Or High Watermelon Wheat Beer from 21st Amendment Brewery
Beer rating: 77 out of 100 with 2982 ratings