When you’re chowing down on ribs at Memphis in May, you know summer has arrived. As such, it’s time to put away the porters and stouts and try some tasty wheat beers. Leinenkugel’s Sunset Wheat (Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin) certainly qualifies as one of these.
Like many wheat beers, this golden brew was a bit hazy and poured into my pint glass with very little head (perhaps one finger’s worth). It featured the typical yeasty, bready aromas that many wheat beers share. The strongest flavor was of orange, while licorice was surprising as a subtle but noticeable secondary flavor. Herbal notes played in the background but didn’t contribute enough to distract me from the overarching sweet flavor of this brew. With little to no hop presence, Leinenkugel’s Sunset Wheat is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
With a bit more body, this brew would do more to satisfy those of us who prefer a beer with a bit of heft to it. Still, it was a tasty, thirst-quenching brew, and that’s hard to knock. I give Leinenkugel’s Sunset Wheat a solid 72 points out of 100.
Photo: BeerAdvocate.com
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