Beer Review: Uinta Hazel Amber Wheat

Serving Type: Bottle

ABV: Four percent

Appearance: This poured in the form of a tea-colored brown. There was a darker brown hue towards the lower three-quarters of the glass and gave way to some golden colors in the upper portions. That led to a thin and bubbly white head that didn't have much activity even after the pour.

Smell: I was a little bit surprised to get some dark roastiness in this. Mostly darker malt. As for sweetness there was some hints of brown sugar.

Taste: The malt and roast profile hit me on the front of the tongue. The sweetness from the brown sugar kicked in about mid-way back and there was a small patch of bitterness on the finish. Overall, this was a good combination, but this just seemed a bit bland. Also, it felt as if it was a bit watered down. Not that it really was, but it kind of had that feel to it.

Overall Rating: 

Dark Wheat Ales are something I'm getting acquainted with still, but this one just didn't cut it for me. Not as strong or complex as I would have thought. One thing is for sure, though. i love the bottles that Uinta uses. Notice the compass rose etched on the outside of the bottle. Really cool.