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Shotgun Betty

Hefeweizen/Hefeweissbier

Jun 122014

Brewer Reveiwer’s take: It could be the three hour layover after a 20 hour day in the Charlotte airport, but this is one of the best Hefeweizen beers the brewer reviewer has tasted. Top 5 most definitely. Smooth and not over carbonated. Easy to drink Hefeweizen with delicious banana and clove notes. The artwork on the bottle sold me and the flavor will keep me coming back for more. Too bad the layover was only three hours

Scale 1-5 (5 being the best)

Aroma: 4; Appearance: 4; Flavor: 5; Mouthfeel: 5; Stylistic Accuracy: 4; Overall Impression: 5

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.8%
Brewed By Lonerider Brewing
8816 Gulf Ct #100
Raleigh
North Carolina
USA
North America
(919) 442-8004
www.loneriderbeer.com

Brewer’s Notes: Part vixen, part vigilante, Shotgun Betty uses her sharpshooting skills to target those that show a weakness for wheat beer with a body that won’t quit. This German-style hefeweizen features a rich, banana-clove nose and refreshing dry finish.

I was in the Virgin Islands once. I met a girl, we ate lobster and drank pina coladas. At sunset we made love like sea otters. That was a pretty good day. Why couldn’t I get that day over and over and over? Would you like Shotgun Betty over and over like Phil? Submit your review below.

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Hefeweizen/Hefeweissbier Traits

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Beer Style Description

The aroma and flavor of a Weissbier with yeast is decidedly fruity and phenolic. The phenolic characteristics are often described as clove- or nutmeg-like and can be smoky or even vanilla-like. Banana-like esters should be present at low to medium-high levels. These beers are made with at least 50 percent malted wheat, and hop rates are quite low. Hop flavor and aroma are absent or present at very low levels. Weissbier is well attenuated and very highly carbonated and a medium to full bodied beer. The color is very pale to pale amber. Because yeast is present, the beer will have yeast flavor and a characteristically fuller mouthfeel and may be appropriately very cloudy. No diacetyl should be perceived. A traditional wheat-based ale originating in Southern Germany that is a specialty for summer consumption, but generally produced year-round.

Alcohol By Volume Range

4.3-5.6

IBU's Range

8-15

Aroma

Moderate to strong phenols (usually clove) and fruity esters (usually banana). The balance and intensity of the phenol and ester components can vary but the best examples are reasonably balanced and fairly prominent. Noble hop character ranges from low to none. A light to moderate wheat aroma (which might be perceived as bready or grainy) may be present but other malt characteristics should not. No diacetyl or DMS. Optional, but acceptable, aromatics can include a light, citrusy tartness, a light to moderate vanilla character, and/or a low bubblegum aroma. None of these optional characteristics should be high or dominant, but often can add to the complexity and balance.

Appearance

Pale straw to very dark gold in color. A very thick, moussy, long-lasting white head is characteristic. The high protein content of wheat impairs clarity in an unfiltered beer, although the level of haze is somewhat variable. A beer “mit hefe” is also cloudy from suspended yeast sediment (which should be roused before drinking). The filtered Krystal version has no yeast and is brilliantly clear.

Flavor

Low to moderately strong banana and clove flavor. The balance and intensity of the phenol and ester components can vary but the best examples are reasonably balanced and fairly prominent. Optionally, a very light to moderate vanilla character and/or low bubblegum notes can accentuate the banana flavor, sweetness and roundness; neither should be dominant if present. The soft, somewhat bready or grainy flavor of wheat is complementary, as is a slightly sweet Pils malt character. Hop flavor is very low to none, and hop bitterness is very low to moderately low. A tart, citrusy character from yeast and high carbonation is often present. Well rounded, flavorful palate with a relatively dry finish. No diacetyl or DMS.

Mouthfeel

Medium-light to medium body; never heavy. Suspended yeast may increase the perception of body. The texture of wheat imparts the sensation of a fluffy, creamy fullness that may progress to a light, spritzy finish aided by high carbonation. Always effervescent.

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