Leinenkugel's Sunset Wheat

My beer tastes lean heavily towards the blond end of the spectrum. In terms of mainstream brews I like Michelob Ultra or Budweiser. The lighter beers tend to have a brighter flavor without the bitter acidic aftertaste that some of the darker brews leave. I have had tasted some nicely balanced beer of the darker variety but tend to be cautious in my experimentation.

I first tried Leinenkugels Sunset Wheat during Christmas. It was on tap at the local bar. I enjoyed it enough to make it my choice to join me for the Superbowl. I placed a couple of glasses in the freezer to get a nice chill on them before pouring the beer. With glass tilted, the beer poured nicely leaving a moderately sized head. The aroma was pleasant with hints of citrus. The wheat provided a nice amber straw color with a cloudy consistency. I garnished with a healthy slice of orange for added balance.

Although Leinenkugel’s Sunset Wheat has a darker color, the beer lacks the bitter aftertaste I dread. The flavor has a smooth balanced taste with citrus notes balanced by the thicker wheaty flavor. The flavors are a combination of wheat, pale malt, cluster hops and coriander. The coriander is not too spicy but balances nicely with the orange garnish. Leinenkugel’s Sunset Wheat avoids the headiness of other wheat beers I have sampled with a nice balance of spice, citrus and grain.

Leinenkugel’s Sunset Wheat is available year round. It is available on tap or through retailers like Wal-Mart, where I purchased a six-pack of long-neck bottles. The price is slightly more expensive than other beers that I like, but it was nice to experiment with a slightly gamier beer. The six-pack was around $7.50 placing it in the higher end for equivalent packaging of other brands.

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