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