Bruery – Hottenroth

I picked this one up at Perfect Pour when I saw it hiding in the seasonal section partially because I have been trying all the Bruery beers, but also because I wanted to compare it to my berliner weisse.

Aroma:
Slight detectable sourness. Considerable wheat smelled present (though it probably didn’t help that I stuck my nose in it )

Appearance:
Light straw, almost light pilsner like in color. Slight cloudiness with consistent stream of CO2 with both large and small bubbles. Pours with a small amount of head the disappears almost immediately.

Flavor:
Immediate mild sourness, followed by a stronger sourness in the back of the throat. Finishes with strong wheat flavors that linger. Not much else comes through.

Mouthfeel:
Extremely light. Sour and wheat give it a nice flavor and feel initially, but feels very watery in the middle. Not much body at all.

Overall Impression:
A nice light but sour and refreshing drink. Probably a little to light on the body and flavor. To get away with such a light and watery middle this beer should add more sourness or maybe some fruit to give it more character. A little more carbonation would also help. The character of this beer only gets worse as it gets warm and looses carbonation.

This is a good attempt at the style but think some of the traditional styles have a bit more character. Definitely worth trying if you like this style and want something REAL light.