Best of Beer Camp has been nothing short of kick ass this year, with all the brews I've tried being well balanced and tasty, yet unique in their own way. The Weizenbock is one of my favorite styles, but as we all know, there's not necessarily an abundance of them around. Sierra Nevada is helping change all that with this one.
Pours a murky brownish-orange with an exceptional tan head that actually turns white at the top edges. Froth suspends for a good while and evaporates more than disintegrates. A thick sheet stays behind and clings to the glass.
A tangy citrus aroma provides cover for a sweet malt base. Coriander and cinnamon mingle with some banana and clove. Banana, sweet bread, cinnamon, a touch of grain, and a tiny drop of maple syrup to the tongue. A distant note of sour apples are nicely blended.
Medium mouth-feel and initially creamy with a dry ending. There is a lingering sweetness that is never cloying, but could be toned down a bit, which mind you, is a personal preference.
A complex Weizenbock whose elements make for unique drinking, but not at the expense of refreshment.
Weizenbock
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