Your Favorite American Style Wheat Ales

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by ThirstyFace, May 23, 2013.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
Page 1 of 4
  1. ThirstyFace

    ThirstyFace Initiate (0) Jan 11, 2013 New York

    I know lots of folk get down on these and can't discuss without effortlessly blurting out "Weihenstephaner", "proper German....." etc.

    Anyway, my faves...

    Captain Lawrence Sun Block. Shit name. Gorgeous beer, and perhaps the most refreshing beer I know

    Southern Tier Hop Sun. Former fave, but CL chopped it down

    FFF Gumballhead. I don't expect t an arguement here

    Anchor Summer Beer. The brilliance is so subtle, but that slight tart finish and the everlasting creamy head...


    That's all I got in NY...minus the FFF, which I get when traveling to IL frequnetly
     
    #1 ThirstyFace, May 23, 2013
    alysmith4 likes this.
  2. woosterbill

    woosterbill Pooh-Bah (2,807) Apr 6, 2009 Kentucky
    Pooh-Bah

    I haven't heard anything about it coming back this year, but NEBCO Alphaweizen is amazing. Fingers crossed for its return!
     
    #2 woosterbill, May 23, 2013
    VelvetExtract, Errto and seplo like this.
  3. Handyandy58

    Handyandy58 Initiate (0) Aug 3, 2011 California

    Oberon. Can't get away from it during a midwest summer, but damn if it's not tasty.
     
    #3 Handyandy58, May 23, 2013
    ressling, mecummins, adamjthompson00 and 1 other person like this.
  4. Rileyman

    Rileyman Initiate (0) Dec 15, 2006 North Carolina

    Boulevard 80 Acre Hoppy Wheat Ale. Good stuff!
     
    #4 Rileyman, May 23, 2013
    312HopBomb, guezarka, Hugonaut13 and 10 others like this.
  5. Jeremy_H

    Jeremy_H Initiate (0) Apr 16, 2013 Illinois

    Its a toss between FFF Gumballhead and Half Acre Akari Shogun!
     
    #5 Jeremy_H, May 23, 2013
    312HopBomb, Hugonaut13 and haruspexvic like this.
  6. Jake1605

    Jake1605 Initiate (0) Nov 24, 2009 Missouri

    Boulevard Wheat
    Bell's Oberon

    I'm not a fan of the aggressively hopped wheat. I'll pass on Gumball Head & 80 Acre.
     
    #6 Jake1605, May 23, 2013
    zachary80 likes this.
  7. FanofHefe

    FanofHefe Pooh-Bah (2,217) Feb 13, 2010 Illinois
    Pooh-Bah

    Still a big fan of Oberon. Perfect in the summer for me.
     
    #7 FanofHefe, May 23, 2013
  8. thegodfather2701

    thegodfather2701 Savant (1,125) Nov 3, 2005 North Carolina

    Mine is Lagunitas A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale, its freaking awesome. A delicious beer but you have to be careful because it will creep up on you given its alcohol content. I've never had Gumballhead, but would love to try it. I'm not a big fan of Oberon and I have tried it many times.
     
    #8 thegodfather2701, May 23, 2013
    malatinodesign, alucard6679, guezarka and 11 others like this.
  9. herrburgess

    herrburgess Grand Pooh-Bah (3,077) Nov 4, 2009 South Carolina
    Pooh-Bah

    Little Sumpin' Sumpin', Gumballhead, and Oberon, with the last of those, IMO, having redefined the style (remember those U.S. "wheats" from the 90s?) to make it one of the more unique U.S. "craft" offerings out there.
     
    #9 herrburgess, May 23, 2013
    guezarka and alysmith4 like this.
  10. ThirstyFace

    ThirstyFace Initiate (0) Jan 11, 2013 New York

    I'm an unapologetic fan. Can't believe I forget to mention Oberon. Can't wait to have some when I'm in OBX next week
     
    #10 ThirstyFace, May 23, 2013
  11. mikecharley

    mikecharley Savant (1,214) Nov 6, 2008 Pennsylvania
    Trader

    I'd have to say Oberon.
     
    #11 mikecharley, May 23, 2013
  12. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    Wheat beers don't have enough flavor for me unless it's a wheat IPA. Gotta' have some hops in there. :slight_smile:
     
    #12 PapaGoose03, May 23, 2013
    Kadonny likes this.
  13. jcb7472

    jcb7472 Initiate (0) Jul 13, 2011 Florida

    Sumpin' Sumpin', although it tastes more like an IPA. It's one of my favorites.

    More in the style, I like Bell's Oberon and Southern Tier Hop Sun.
     
    #13 jcb7472, May 23, 2013
    alysmith4 likes this.
  14. garymuchow

    garymuchow Pooh-Bah (2,878) Aug 31, 2001 Minnesota
    Pooh-Bah

    several good ones mentioned, but for ease of access around these parts (MN), and a good price, 80 Acre is a good drink.
     
    #14 garymuchow, May 23, 2013
  15. rboinski

    rboinski Initiate (0) Mar 19, 2012 California

    Gumballhead for wheat, lil sumpin for just an awesomely drinkable beer
     
    #15 rboinski, May 23, 2013
    alysmith4 and Kreko7 like this.
  16. rtrasr

    rtrasr Savant (1,032) Feb 16, 2009 Arkansas

    I like Boulevard Wheat.
     
    #16 rtrasr, May 23, 2013
    mudbug likes this.
  17. darky

    darky Initiate (0) Apr 16, 2010 South Dakota

    I need to give this one a second spin methinks.
     
    #17 darky, May 23, 2013
  18. shredder83

    shredder83 Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2013 Illinois

    gumballhead is my favorite wheat ale ever!
     
    #18 shredder83, May 23, 2013
    alysmith4 likes this.
  19. kingofhop

    kingofhop Initiate (0) May 9, 2010 Oklahoma
    In Memoriam

    Boulevard wheat. Orange and lemon slices, optional.
     
    #19 kingofhop, May 23, 2013
    312HopBomb likes this.
  20. MooseBoose

    MooseBoose Initiate (0) Jun 6, 2007 Wisconsin

    1) Oberon
    2) Gumball

    I hate Sumpin Sumpin. All the rest I have had, meh
     
    #20 MooseBoose, May 23, 2013
Page 1 of 4
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.