Hell Or High Watermelon Wheat Beer | 21st Amendment Brewery
Brewed by:
21st Amendment Brewery
California, United States
21st-amendment.com
Style: Fruit / Vegetable Beer
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 4.90%
Availability: Year-round
Notes / Commercial Description:
No notes at this time.
Added by BeerAdvocate on 07-10-2002
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Ratings: 2,818 | Reviews: 761
3.81/5 rDev +13.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Watermelon beer? What will they think of next? Very little head that lasted a very short time. I, personally, could not detect any discernible smell. However, the taste was exactly as advertised by the name. Resheshing, crisp watermelon dominates. I like its uniqueness. Hey, does drinking this count as a serving of fruit?!?
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look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Watermelon beer? What will they think of next? Very little head that lasted a very short time. I, personally, could not detect any discernible smell. However, the taste was exactly as advertised by the name. Resheshing, crisp watermelon dominates. I like its uniqueness. Hey, does drinking this count as a serving of fruit?!?
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3.81/5 rDev +13.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.8/5 rDev +13.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Bought this on a whim while grabbing a few other items at the lolcal bottle shop. Dark orangish in color with a fizzy soda-like had that disappeared quickly. Wheat and yeast aromas with a definite sweet watermelon aroma as well. Syrupy feel with a burst of carbonation in the beginning. Wheat and yeast flavors in the front that taper to sweet watermleon and orange flavors. Much better than I thought it would be. Pretty refreshing and easy to drink on a hot summer day.
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Bought this on a whim while grabbing a few other items at the lolcal bottle shop. Dark orangish in color with a fizzy soda-like had that disappeared quickly. Wheat and yeast aromas with a definite sweet watermelon aroma as well. Syrupy feel with a burst of carbonation in the beginning. Wheat and yeast flavors in the front that taper to sweet watermleon and orange flavors. Much better than I thought it would be. Pretty refreshing and easy to drink on a hot summer day.
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3.8/5 rDev +13.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
I didn't know what to expect but some guys recommended this @ Beltway Liquors, here in Baltimore. I'm usually disappointed when it comes to "novelty beers" so I did not have high expectations; this one is pretty refreshing, though. Don't expect to be overwhelmed with the watermelon flavor, it's pretty subtle and comes in toward the back of the taste. Almost zero hoppiness, I do detect a little spice in there. Makes for an interesting combination with the watermelon. I think this would be an excellent session beer in warm weather. Would pair nicely with salad or most any kind of fruit. Moderate carbonation--seems like just the right amount for this beer. Nothing remarkable a/b smell or appearance. Cans make for excellent portability and more compact for storage.
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
I didn't know what to expect but some guys recommended this @ Beltway Liquors, here in Baltimore. I'm usually disappointed when it comes to "novelty beers" so I did not have high expectations; this one is pretty refreshing, though. Don't expect to be overwhelmed with the watermelon flavor, it's pretty subtle and comes in toward the back of the taste. Almost zero hoppiness, I do detect a little spice in there. Makes for an interesting combination with the watermelon. I think this would be an excellent session beer in warm weather. Would pair nicely with salad or most any kind of fruit. Moderate carbonation--seems like just the right amount for this beer. Nothing remarkable a/b smell or appearance. Cans make for excellent portability and more compact for storage.
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3.8/5 rDev +13.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Can from Perry's Liquor in Livermore CA
A - POured a slight hazed yellow color with a white head that leaves some spotty lacing behind
S - Is fairly light with wheat and some watermelon
T - Starts off like most wheat ales with wheat upfront then the watermelon starts coming through and dominates the finish
M - This beer has a light body with higher carbonation to it
O - While I'm not that into fruit beers this one is pretty good as the fruit flavoring isn't overpowering making it very easy to drink this is going to be a good beer as the weather warms up worth trying sometime if you see it
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Can from Perry's Liquor in Livermore CA
A - POured a slight hazed yellow color with a white head that leaves some spotty lacing behind
S - Is fairly light with wheat and some watermelon
T - Starts off like most wheat ales with wheat upfront then the watermelon starts coming through and dominates the finish
M - This beer has a light body with higher carbonation to it
O - While I'm not that into fruit beers this one is pretty good as the fruit flavoring isn't overpowering making it very easy to drink this is going to be a good beer as the weather warms up worth trying sometime if you see it
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3.8/5 rDev +13.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Appearance - Light yellow, with a slight haze and a fairly thick but shortlived white head after the pour.
Smell - Slight watermelon on the nose, with sweet and a little spiciness.
Taste - Very nice sublte sourness, like from a slightly less than ripe melon. Watermelon was not overpowering but noticable. Nice clean wheat beer at the front of the sip.
Mouthfeel - Good and crisp. Spritzy, like you would expect a summer brew.
Overall, very nice effort from 21st Amendment. As always, I love their cans for convienence sake. An easy drinking beer when you want something just a little different. If you are looking for huge depth and complexity, this beer is not for you. If judged for what it is, it deserves a try.
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Appearance - Light yellow, with a slight haze and a fairly thick but shortlived white head after the pour.
Smell - Slight watermelon on the nose, with sweet and a little spiciness.
Taste - Very nice sublte sourness, like from a slightly less than ripe melon. Watermelon was not overpowering but noticable. Nice clean wheat beer at the front of the sip.
Mouthfeel - Good and crisp. Spritzy, like you would expect a summer brew.
Overall, very nice effort from 21st Amendment. As always, I love their cans for convienence sake. An easy drinking beer when you want something just a little different. If you are looking for huge depth and complexity, this beer is not for you. If judged for what it is, it deserves a try.
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3.8/5 rDev +13.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.8/5 rDev +13.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Pours a hazy, really pale, yellow with a one-finger white head. Goes quickly with no lacing. Not a great smell. Smells tart and a little sour, hints of wheat and yeast as well. Flavor begins with some light wheat flavor before a pleasant watermelon and honeydew sweetness rounds out this simple flavor profile. Really refreshing melon flavor, nailed it without making it taste like watermelon juice. Solid fruit beer minus the off-putting aroma.
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look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Pours a hazy, really pale, yellow with a one-finger white head. Goes quickly with no lacing. Not a great smell. Smells tart and a little sour, hints of wheat and yeast as well. Flavor begins with some light wheat flavor before a pleasant watermelon and honeydew sweetness rounds out this simple flavor profile. Really refreshing melon flavor, nailed it without making it taste like watermelon juice. Solid fruit beer minus the off-putting aroma.
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3.8/5 rDev +13.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Hazy very pale gold color. Nice white head, super tight and persistent.
Aroma wheat with a whiff of watermelon.
Taste is malted wheat with a decent hint of watermelon.
I don't understand some of the very negative reviews of this beer.
C'mon guys.
If you've ever brewed something like this you'd understand the difficulty of harmonizing these
Subtle flavors.
Maybe if it were 10% blended with artisianal Sumerian Goat chocolate and aged on 40 yr old
Whisky barrels, it would be worthy!
It is what is billed as, a 4.9% American wheat with watermelon!
It may not be a masterpiece, but it is a good refreshing fruit wheat beer.
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look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Hazy very pale gold color. Nice white head, super tight and persistent.
Aroma wheat with a whiff of watermelon.
Taste is malted wheat with a decent hint of watermelon.
I don't understand some of the very negative reviews of this beer.
C'mon guys.
If you've ever brewed something like this you'd understand the difficulty of harmonizing these
Subtle flavors.
Maybe if it were 10% blended with artisianal Sumerian Goat chocolate and aged on 40 yr old
Whisky barrels, it would be worthy!
It is what is billed as, a 4.9% American wheat with watermelon!
It may not be a masterpiece, but it is a good refreshing fruit wheat beer.
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3.79/5 rDev +13.1%
look: 2.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
Canned on 3/26/12 drank on 7/7/13
Hazy, light yellow colored beer with a momentary fizzy white head. Poor retention, no lacing.
Fresh watermelon in the aroma. Some sweet, fruity yeast. Faint malt sweetness, and no hop aroma. I like this beer's aroma quite a bit. It's different.
Fresh watermelon in the flavor. Funky (not sour). Smooth, and creamy. Some malt sweetness, little to no hop flavor.
Medium bodied beer with an extremely smooth, creamy mouthfeel. Delicate carbonation. an average length wet finish.
I understand this beer may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I like it a lot. If you're looking for a good, refreshing summertime lawn mower type beer, this may be right up your alley.
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look: 2.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
Canned on 3/26/12 drank on 7/7/13
Hazy, light yellow colored beer with a momentary fizzy white head. Poor retention, no lacing.
Fresh watermelon in the aroma. Some sweet, fruity yeast. Faint malt sweetness, and no hop aroma. I like this beer's aroma quite a bit. It's different.
Fresh watermelon in the flavor. Funky (not sour). Smooth, and creamy. Some malt sweetness, little to no hop flavor.
Medium bodied beer with an extremely smooth, creamy mouthfeel. Delicate carbonation. an average length wet finish.
I understand this beer may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I like it a lot. If you're looking for a good, refreshing summertime lawn mower type beer, this may be right up your alley.
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3.79/5 rDev +13.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.79/5 rDev +13.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
On tap @ 21st Ammendment/San Francisco CA (from notes)
Pilsner glass w/watermelon wedge.
Not too cloudy amber color. Slightly bitter. Really standard American Wheat profile, if subpar. The watermelon wedge rescues this significantly although maybe they had to tone down the wheat to balance with the fruit? I dont know ...
Fun to drink though, very light, summer-y.
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look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
On tap @ 21st Ammendment/San Francisco CA (from notes)
Pilsner glass w/watermelon wedge.
Not too cloudy amber color. Slightly bitter. Really standard American Wheat profile, if subpar. The watermelon wedge rescues this significantly although maybe they had to tone down the wheat to balance with the fruit? I dont know ...
Fun to drink though, very light, summer-y.
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3.79/5 rDev +13.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.79/5 rDev +13.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.79/5 rDev +13.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
3.79/5 rDev +13.1%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5
A: Poured a clear yellow; not exactly what I expected from a wheat beer. Pretty sizable white head.
S: It has a faint hint of watermelon in the smell (not real watermelon, but something like a watermelon flavored jolly rancher). Smells clean and refreshing, though.
T: Somewhat yeasty, with a slight watermelon (once again, Jolly Rancher) flavor. It's not overbearing, but it's definitely there. However, the beer itself tastes a bit watery.
M: Fairly watery, pretty thin, and low on carbonation. Nothing too special.
D: Very very very easy to drink. It's thin, it's kind of watery, it's tastes decent. The novelty of the watermelon might wear off after just one can, but it's just super easy to drink a lot of this stuff.
Overall: It's definitely worth trying (at least for novelty sake). It's not a bad beer, but if you take out the watermelon aspect, this is just your run of the mill American wheat beer.
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look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5
A: Poured a clear yellow; not exactly what I expected from a wheat beer. Pretty sizable white head.
S: It has a faint hint of watermelon in the smell (not real watermelon, but something like a watermelon flavored jolly rancher). Smells clean and refreshing, though.
T: Somewhat yeasty, with a slight watermelon (once again, Jolly Rancher) flavor. It's not overbearing, but it's definitely there. However, the beer itself tastes a bit watery.
M: Fairly watery, pretty thin, and low on carbonation. Nothing too special.
D: Very very very easy to drink. It's thin, it's kind of watery, it's tastes decent. The novelty of the watermelon might wear off after just one can, but it's just super easy to drink a lot of this stuff.
Overall: It's definitely worth trying (at least for novelty sake). It's not a bad beer, but if you take out the watermelon aspect, this is just your run of the mill American wheat beer.
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3.79/5 rDev +13.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.79/5 rDev +13.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
Straight from the can. You defiantly get that watermelon taste with a wheaty back end. Light taste and refreshing the watermelon defiantly helps. Not bad!
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look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
Straight from the can. You defiantly get that watermelon taste with a wheaty back end. Light taste and refreshing the watermelon defiantly helps. Not bad!
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3.79/5 rDev +13.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.78/5 rDev +12.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5
Poured from a 12 oz can into a pint glass.
Pours a fairly clear yellow. Little over a one finger pure white head. Head dissipates in a couple minutes and left a thin ring. Left an ok amount of lacing down the glass, nothing special.
Smells very watermelony, can't get much of anything else, maybe a bit of wheat. Not off putting, it actually makes me want to see what the beer is all about.
Tastes of some subtle watermelon, the flavor of which is nicely balanced by the wheat in this ale. Nice flavor, very clean finish.
Feels nicely carbonated at first, but doesnt finish with as much as it starts. Fairly light bodied.
I could drink a million of these. Nice flavor, but quite light bodied
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5
Poured from a 12 oz can into a pint glass.
Pours a fairly clear yellow. Little over a one finger pure white head. Head dissipates in a couple minutes and left a thin ring. Left an ok amount of lacing down the glass, nothing special.
Smells very watermelony, can't get much of anything else, maybe a bit of wheat. Not off putting, it actually makes me want to see what the beer is all about.
Tastes of some subtle watermelon, the flavor of which is nicely balanced by the wheat in this ale. Nice flavor, very clean finish.
Feels nicely carbonated at first, but doesnt finish with as much as it starts. Fairly light bodied.
I could drink a million of these. Nice flavor, but quite light bodied
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3.78/5 rDev +12.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Almost three finger of fuzzy white head has huge popping bubbles that turn rocky as it slowly fades. Body is a hazy golden straw colored that truely glows when held to light. Nose has tones of citrus, honey dew, fresh dried wheat and sassafras. With first sip you sit back and see that there is this juicy hint of melon that bursts onto the palate. Some pale rustic hops join with the soft wheat feel that leaves a consistent mellow hue on the mouthfeel. the fruit in this one is more like watermelon rind. Super clean and nicely drinkable. Would make a wonderful summer beer.
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look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Almost three finger of fuzzy white head has huge popping bubbles that turn rocky as it slowly fades. Body is a hazy golden straw colored that truely glows when held to light. Nose has tones of citrus, honey dew, fresh dried wheat and sassafras. With first sip you sit back and see that there is this juicy hint of melon that bursts onto the palate. Some pale rustic hops join with the soft wheat feel that leaves a consistent mellow hue on the mouthfeel. the fruit in this one is more like watermelon rind. Super clean and nicely drinkable. Would make a wonderful summer beer.
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3.78/5 rDev +12.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Hell Or High Watermelon Wheat Beer from 21st Amendment Brewery
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