Sierra Nevada Kellerweis

Nothing says summertime to me quite so much as a good hefeweizen on a hot sunny day.  Thankfully, I had a Sierra Nevada Kellerweis stowed away in my keezer, so I cracked it open and kicked back to relax:

Vittles:

Weizen

4.8% abv

Score:

Appearance: 10/10

Aroma: 23/25

Taste: 37/40

Mouthfeel: 9/10

Style: 5/5

Drinkability: 8/10

Overall: 92/100

Impression:

On initial taste, it wasn't as banana-y or clove-y as I would have hoped.  It had a sharp, astringent taste for the first few sips, but then it seemed to mellow out a bit, and it became more enjoyable.  After that initial odd taste, this beer turned into a very good example of a hefeweizen, and I thoroughly enjoyed the yeasty goodness to the last drop.  There weren't many surprises here -- it smells and tastes of wheat, yeast, clove, banana, and a hint of citrus.  The finish is mostly clean but slightly sticky.  It's the kind of beer that feels nutritious when you drink it.  I'll have to look for this one again!

Cheers!