Harpoon UFO Hefeweizen

20100826:
I went to a wine and beer tasting today and this was the second drink I tried.

I wrote the following: "This beer was light."

[20180221 Edit]

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UFO Hefeweizen

Relevant Links:
UFO Hefeweizen Website
UFO Hefeweizen (UFO Hefeweizen Website)
Harpoon UFO Hefeweizen
UFO Hefeweizen | Harpoon Brewery & Beer Hall(BeerAdvocate.com)

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Website Information:

BEER CHARACTERISTICS - UFO HEFEWEIZEN
UFO Hefeweizen is an American unfiltered wheat beer. Perhaps UFO’s initial sensory perception is also its most prominent: a cloudy golden color and a dense, frothy head. The yeast, which has not been filtered out, accounts for the cloudiness of UFO. Wheat malt tends to create a larger head than barley malt, the cereal grain most often used in brewing. When served in a traditional wheat beer glass with a lemon, UFO presents an appealing and distinctive visual image.

The aroma has a faint but clear citrus-like character. This is produced by the special yeast and accounts for the Bavarian tradition of serving hefeweizens with a lemon. The lemon accentuates the yeast’s fruity, tart fragrance. UFO has a soft mouthfeel and a refreshing, light body. The wheat malts and subtle hopping give the beer a mild, delicate flavor. UFO has a clean finish. Unlike some imported hefeweizens, UFO does not have the spicy, tropical flavors typical of European-brewed style.

The overall character is a cloudy appearance with a citrus-like aroma, light body, and clean finish. Serve with a lemon.

BEER SPECIFICATIONS - UFO HEFEWEIZEN
Style: American Unfiltered Wheat Beer
History:
Brewed since 1998
Original Gravity: 12 P
Color: 10 EBC
Alcohol by Volume: 4.8%
IBU’S: 19

PAIRING SUGGESTIONS
spicy foods, seafood, green salads

Tasting 20100826

20100826:
This was mainly a beer tasting. The beer was dispensed from kegs and poured into plastic or paper cups. There was also boxed wine.

1) Flying Dog Doggie Style Classic Pale Ale
2) Harpoon UFO Hefeweizen
3) Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA
4) Dos Equis Ambar
5) Pinot Grigio (boxed wine)
6) Cabernet Sauvignon (boxed wine)
7) Dos Equis Ambar

Links to My Posts:
Flying Dog Doggie Style Classic Pale Ale
Harpoon UFO Hefeweizen
Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA 20100826
Dos Equis Ambar

[20110131]

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Original Note:

Flying Dog (1). Not bad. There's a medium taste, medium bitter.
They had Bud Light.
They had Dogfish Head (3) 60 Minute IPA. Good beer.
UFO Hefeweizen (2) This beer was light.
They had Dos Equis Ambar (4). I love the taste. (7)
Pinot Grigio (5)
Cabernet Sauvignon (6)

The note was last edited 20100827 5:02 AM.

Leinenkugel's Red Lager

20100814:
Today I went to a birthday party and I brought a six-pack of Leinekugel's Red Lager. 6:37 PM ET

(20100814)

Later in the evening, after wine and before a caipirinha, I had a bottle. I wrote the following: "The Leinenkugel has a bitterness at the end. Light bitterness though. Alright, not quite my type. Dom liked it." 11:17 PM ET

[20200110 Edit]

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20120229:
I wrote: "This Leinenkugel's Red Lager has a nice and easy taste. Nothing particularly special, but satisfying. Well..." 4:44 PM

[20120503]

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Leinenkugel's Red Lager

(20120229)

Relevant Links:
Red Lager (Leinenkugel's Website)
Leinenkugel's Red (BeerAdvocate.com)
Leinenkugel's Red (RateBeer.com)

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Website Information:

Red Lager

With a rich appearance and smooth, robust, yet easy-drinking taste, Leinie's Red has been winning over red enthusiasts since 1993.

Awards:
Winner of the 1998 Silver and 2002 Gold Awards for Vienna-Style Lager at the World Beer Cup.

At a Glance: (1-10 Scale)
Hoppiness: 3
Maltiness: 6

Ingredients: (Specified by brewmasters)
Malts: Three Pale, Carapils and Caramel
Hops: Cluster and Mt. Hood

Food Pairings: The bold flavor of Red Lager goes great along side robust Italian dishes like chicken parmesan, lasagna and hearty minestrone soup.

Great With: Provolone

Beer Stats:
IBU: 20
CAL: 166 (Per 12oz serving)