12/2008 MAGIC HAT CIRCUS BOY HEFEWEIZEN
We will keep our comments brief and to the point --- this beer (in bottle) is a big disappointment. It tastes nothing like any other wheat beers we have sampled. It is dull, malty in the mouth, and it lacks the yeasty fireworks that make hefeweizens so delightful. The dry finish is CIRCUS BOY's lone attractive feature. It is drinkable, but it is not worth the money we paid for it. (Rating **3/4)

Labels: Hefe Weizen, Hefeweizen, Magic Hat, Vermont

 

5/2007 HARPOON BREWERY UFO HEFEWEIZEN
How does this American-made wheat beer compare to the great wheat beers of the old world? Not badly. Unlike, say, Schneider Weisse, this hefeweizen lacks the wild clove and bubble gum notes. Nonetheless, at the end of a hot day, UFO is awfully satisfying. The wheat profile is evident; the head is robust. And at $23 for 24 12-ounce bottles (the price we paid at at a Costco), it's a bargain. (Rating***3/4)

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Labels: Harpoon, Hefe Weizen, Hefeweizen, Massachusetts, Vermont, Wheat Beer