Blind Squirrel Brewery is based in Plumtree, NC. They have a unique set up that includes a resturant and lodge that litteraly make this a beer destination. So wheather you are looking for a weekend getaway or just 22 ounces of bliss this brewery has you covered. So their American Hefeweizen has a 5.3% ABV. It pours a nice pale gold color and it is aggressively carbonated. Seriously be very gentle when you pour this one. That massive head that forms persists for a long time. If I drink this one again I'm pouring it into a stein or a tankard. The massive head makes you feel like you are drinking a very German beer. For added authenticity bring your own moustache. This one is going to be fun. So this one is tough to get a good nose from because that head is just so thick you can't smell anything else. What I could smell was the sweet characteristic aroma of a hefeweizen. This one is so carbonated that you taste the carbonation. It makes this a bit sweeter and gives it a light acid tang. There is a nice cool sensation to this beer. I very much wanted a hot summer day to sit on the porch and enjoy this one. Well if you live in North Carolina you know that we havn't had many warm summer days this year. Alas I had to settle for a nice brisk day on the porch. So the beer has very light flavors. I assume this is filtered as there was almost no sediment left in the bottle and the beer was very clear. As you would expect from a hefeweizen there sin't much hops flavor so not much citrus in this one either. It was a nice sweet malty beer. Had there been summer in North Carolina this year this might have been a favorite beer of mine for those hot afternoons. I expect it would have been quite enjoyable. If you enjoy a hefeweizen you should pick this one up, skip the orange wedge, it stands fine on its own. Check out their current beer selection here.
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