Beer 101: American wheat ale...

[madinmaryland]

American wheat ale, or American light wheat as it’s also known, is perfect for the hot summer months

This all-American version of a German-style hefeweizen originating in the Pacific Northwest ranges from pale to golden in color and can be quite hazy if not filtered. It has a long-lasting head with a crisp and refreshing taste, and somewhere between a light to medium body.

Unlike their German weizen counterparts, you will not find the telltale flavors and aromas of banana and clove because they are fermented with normal ale yeast. Still, there might still be some fruitiness in the aftertaste coming from ale fermentation.

This style is often served with some kind of citrus fruit wedge to cut the wheat or yeast flavor but is not really needed to enjoy the style.

Its average alcohol by volume (ABV) range is 2.8-7.0 percent

Read more at: http://eatocracy.cnn.com/2010/08/06/beer-101-american-wheat-ale/?hpt=Sbin

Sounds like it is about time for a cold one!!

:beer:

[MajorChode]

1. I like Sunshine Wheat from New Belgium

I prefer some German hefeweizens, but Sunshine Wheat is cheaper and still quite good. It's also available at most the supermarkets around here.

[backscatter712]

6. Odell's Easy Street Wheat is also good! n/t

[MilesColtrane]

2. Not a fan of weizenbier....

Give me a crisp, cool pilsner on a hot day.

Czech style: Pilsner Urquell

or

German style: Bitburger

It's all good

[liberaltrucker]

3. I have to give it a try

Seems my cold Bud pales (no pun intended)
in comparison.

:beer:

[handmade34]

4. this is all I've got to offer... you supply the mug

[smalll]

5. "This style is often served with some kind of citrus fruit wedge..."

because without it, it tastes like NOTHING! :shrug:

[Odin2005]

7. Meh, I like IPAs, or some Long Island iced tea.