Goose Island 312

I asked for a hefeweizen and this is what I got. To say the least I was pleasantly surprised by the refreshing taste this beer possesses. Not too hoppy but having a delightful strength that most light beers are missing, this will definitely be one that I try again. Being a wheat beer I expected something mild with somewhat of a strong taste that pairs well with oranges and lighter proteins. Again I was pleased with the atypical mildness this beer presents. Citrus is what remains on the palate and characterizes and summarizes the overall taste. 

Paulaner Hefeweizen

                        

I tried this beer for the first time in 2011 from a representative while I was working at a restaurant. The delegate poured the beer upside down in the glass until the head was at the top. Apparently this was to allow the foam to draw out favors from the beer. For me, this just meant I had to wait longer to enjoy the ensuing inebriation. As far as my habits today go, I no longer make such a spectacle before drinking the beer, especially at home. For the taste of the beverage, and for those unfamiliar with hefeweizens, I would describe it as a medium beer somewhere between a heavy lager and an amber with an IPA base. While a traditional IPA can be described in part as having extremely hoppy notes, this beer is heavy in taste while being light in that bitter hop filled character. One thing that separates this Paulaner standby from its competitors is the light and crisp tone and aftertaste a drinker is presented with while consuming.