Monday, January 1, 2007

Wheat

Wheat beers are created by fermenting mostly wheat instead of barley. It gives the brew a much smoother and sweeter taste. Many wheat beers are unfiltered with the yeast left in giving it a cloudy to milky color. Variations include German weisse and Hefeweizen, to the Belgium witbier.

Flavors generally are creamy, yeasty, and bread flavors. Undertones of citrus are also present. In the German variety, the citrus is more of a complement to the beer. For Belgium, many create very tart citrus flavors.

Wheat beers should be refreshing on a hot day. Light and crisp along with smooth and creamy.

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