Shock Top Honey Bourbon Cask Wheat

I'll admit it -- I actually kind of like Shock Top (the horror!  "real" craft beer geeks would never enjoy a beer made my A-B!).  I came across a pretty new variety (so new it isn't even listed on their website as of my writing this post) last time I put together a sixer -- Honey Bourbon Cask Wheat:

Vittles:
American Wheat or Rye Beer
5.5% abv

Score:
Appearance: 8/10
Aroma: 20/25
Taste: 33/40
Mouthfeel: 8/10
Style: 4/5
Drinkability: 8/10
Overall: 81/100

Impression:
If you've ever had any Shock Top varieties, you know about 90% of what to expect with this beer.  It poured out a decent head with great retention but left no lacing as it drank down.  The aromas and flavors are yeasty, malty, slightly spicy, and mild, but there are some moderate honey notes both in the nose and on the tongue.  The honey character was a little cloying at first, and my husband found it to be too sweet for his tastes.  I really don't smell or taste any evidence of bourbon stave aging, which is a little disappointing.  I was hoping for something a little more distinct than the rest of Shock Top's offerings, but I guess they don't want to stray too far from the base formula.  Overall, it's not bad.  If you like any of the other ST beers (even in secret), you should give this one a try.

Cheers!