I drank the last of this batch of Smoked Wheat two nights ago -
My refrigerator was just slightly too cold, so the beer was a bit slushy; consequently, the clarity and head were affected. However it smelled great and tasted as good as ever. I am convinced that the use of the Bavarian yeast was a good choice, as it seemed - in my mind - to compliment the darker malts and hops as well as the wheat.
I did have enough time to snap this poor-quality photo:
As I said, it was half-frozen; otherwise, the beer would be a LOT clearer, and the head would have been much better, I am sure.
This remains one of my favourites. I'd highly recommend it to anyone who has an interest in the various rauchbiers that are out there. The combination of rauchmalz and wheat is definitely a good one.
So I get stationed in the one post I never expected to find any decent beer, yet lo and behold I find a stock pile of Westy 12 here... In Korea. Apparently the army, or at least aafes does look out for us.
Supposed to have been a black IPA. My son was born early and wrecked any sense of normalcy in my house. I forgot to dry hop until I was halfway done bottling. I'm throwing it into the ring at a local competition for giggles. View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1475189770.754601.jpg
View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1475266816.753816.jpg Clocking in at 6.8% ABV, this Gefälschte Festbier is a delicious, malty treat. Clearing nicely. Needs a little bit of age to mellow but still a great beer. Maybe next year I won't procrastinate so much and get it done long before Oktoberfest. Prost!