Wheat Beer

[mgortel]

I have been reading alot about wheat beers on posts....and although I have been a beer drinker for many years....I don't recall ever actually drinking a wheat beer...commercial or otherwise.

Can I get some recommendations on some good wheat beers to try commercially....so I can decide if I want to try a home brew wheat recipe?

Thanks!

 

[jms081]

I've always been a fan of Boulevard Wheat... I actually just did my first brew over the weekend and it was the Coopers Wheat so I can't wait to try it!

 

[Brewbelly]

There are Wheat beers and there are Wit beers (white beer)

Wheat beers have pronounced wheat characteristics and are not fruity (such as Boulavard Wheat... or Left Hand Haystack Wheat)

Witbiers are half wheat and half pilsner with fruity and flowery tastes/aromas
such as Blue Moon or Avery's White Rascal.

 

[Displaced MassHole]

My favorite wheat beer is Sam Adams Summer Ale. There are tons out there and I'm sure everyone has they're favorite. I'll list a few commercial examples I can think of off the top of my head.

Blue Moon
Wiemere Bros. Hefeweizen
Shock Top
Bud Light Wheat (Never had it, dont really plan to)
Sam Adams Coastal Wheat
Hoegarden (SP)



Now that I'm trying to think of them I'm drawing a blank. Just go to a decent packy/liquor store and I'm sure they will have a bunch.


PS if your looking for a really good wheat beer to brew try Biermuncher's "Can I get a WITness" It's freaken awesome, super easy to brew, and in fact I'm drinking a pint of it as I type.

 

[Airborneguy]

Hefeweizen = Weinstephaner. Period.

 

[Pappers_]

Sure! Not all wheat beers are alike, there are many styles within that category.

Belgian Witbier - Hoegaarden or my personal favorite Blanc du Chambly by Unibroue

American White Ale - Allagash White

Wheat Pale Ale - Three Floyds Gumball Head

Lots of people like German wheat beers, Hefeweisen and Dunkelweisen - they're not my favorites so I can't really point you in the right direction.

Cheers

 

[mgortel]

Great! Thanks for the feedback everyone...this gives me a great starting point.

 

[Pick]

Don't forget Paulaner. My favorite!

 

[tamoore]

Bell's Oberon is about the only one I can stomach, honestly.
It's good enough that you can barely tell it's a wheat...

 

[wyzazz]

Widmer Hefeweizen, although it's not really a hefeweizen, it's an American Wheat.

 

[Gman2]

Easy Street wheat from Odel.

It is the best!

 

[BraveSirRobin]

I personally favor the American Wheat varieties more so than Belgian Wit or Hefeweizen. I think both Goose Island and Sam Adams put out quality American Wheat beers that are widely available.

 

[Pappers_]

I personally favor the American Wheat varieties more so than Belgian Wit or Hefeweizen. I think both Goose Island and Sam Adams put out quality American Wheat beers that are widely available.

You're right - I didn't mention Chicago's own Goose Island 312. Its a light american style wheat beer, very refreshing and tasty. A great choice!

 

[McGarnigle]

Aventinus if you want to try a strong, dark wheat.

 

[azscoob]

Hefeweizen = Weinstephaner. Period.

I quite agree with that statement, I also like an occasional Hacker-Pschorr as well.

 

[JBrady]

I'd say Bells Oberon for a american style wheat and Paulaner Hefe for a german style wheat.

 

[doctorRobert]

First - You need to try a bavarian hefeweissen. These are much different than any american wheat (weihenstephan, paulaner, schneiderweiss, & others). These are very yeasty, cloudy, and flavorful, while american wheats are a little clearer and crisp.

Then I think the best domestic wheat is pyramid (west states only). Sam Summers is popular but I've gotten sick of it quite frankly. Also Sierra Nevada has a very popular wheat that should be similar to the german wheats.

Then you have the Belgians, I like Long Trial's Belgian White.

 

[natefrog255]

Goose Island's "312" is my favorite wheat beer. Its advertised as an 'Urban Wheat Ale'.

 

[natefrog255]

First - You need to try a bavarian hefeweissen. These are much different than any american wheat (weihenstephan, paulaner, schneiderweiss, & others). These are very yeasty, cloudy, and flavorful, while american wheats are a little clearer and crisp.

Then I think the best domestic wheat is pyramid (west states only). Sam Summers is popular but I've gotten sick of it quite frankly. Also Sierra Nevada has a very popular wheat that should be similar to the german wheats.

Then you have the Belgians, I like Long Trial's Belgian White.

I don't know what aftertaste flavor bavarian's have, but I've never liked them. But I love american wheats. Unfortunately my first wheat batch ended up as a bavarian.