eac

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Jun 2nd 2007, 12:37

Nice description... let me throw two others into the mix.

If you're looking for a great American take on the German style, consider Magic Hat's Circus Boy. I was fairly obsessed with this one last summer, and I look forward to consuming it again this summer. It has a great, unfiltered, yeast-driven aroma & flavor (more banana than clove in this case), but remains easy to drink and refreshing.

For a beer that really is a Wit but not advertised as such, check out Sam Adam's Summer Ale. Like Blue Moon, it is a somewhat more gentle introduction to the style than Hoegaarden (though I wouldn't claim that Hoegaarden is at all difficult to get into). Unlike Blue Moon, Sam Adams has some dimensionality to it, and is not brewed by Coors.

AdamFIx

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Jun 2nd 2007, 13:09

I haven't had many bad experiences with Magic Hat in general- the Summer Variety 12-packs are excellent for entertaining. I'll second your recommendation- and I'll have to try Sam Adam's Summer Ale soon. Thanks for the suggestions!

JAramini

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Jun 2nd 2007, 15:54

From one YUM writer to another... I recently had Middle Ages Brewing Company's Swallow Wit (from Syracuse) which was an alright witbier, but not a favorite.

However, I'm anxiously awaiting the summer brew from Ithaca Brewing Company. It's a witbier called Partly Sunny. By far the best wit I've tried. I keep checking Premier and Consumer's and hoping for it to be there. If you haven't had it, do yourself a favor and pick up a six-pack when you see it. The perfect warm weather brew.

Also, Butternuts Beer Company (one of the cans-only breweries) has a hefeweizen called Heinnieweisse that was surprisingly good. Perhaps not the best hefe you'll find, but surely the best hefe you'll find in a can.

LivingForge

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Jun 2nd 2007, 17:36

Ithaca Brewery also does a very popular Apricot Wheat, which is very good.

zen

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Jun 4th 2007, 10:48

I know everbody argues about everything here, but please Magic Hat & Blue Moon? Gag. I'm so sick of seeing dims getting this swill thinking that they are so superior to the Bud Light afficianadoes beacuse they have a stupid orange floating around their beer. It makes a guy want to pour a Dead Guy over their heads.

AdamFIx

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Jun 4th 2007, 11:16

zen, the purpose of the article is not to detail the finest craft beers, nor is it to train people in beer snobbery- just to share a few easy-to-find and accessible brews that are appropriate for the warm weather. If you're a fan of Rogue Dead Guy (of which I am as well), keep an eye out for my articles in the upcoming weeks, because I'll go a little more in-depth about some more unique and rare craft brews.

coolrobc

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Jun 4th 2007, 16:28

... and for a perfectly poured Hehe-Weissen , don't be afraid to stop by Ulrich's.

ChristaSeychew

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Jun 6th 2007, 08:15

I would like to remind everyone that we work very hard to avoid foodie snobbery here at BRO, appreciating and sharing all that we know about the beauty of food regardless of whether it is lowbrow or highbrow. Everyone's opinion regarding whether or not we are successful in that venture is certainly up for debate. But it is important to me, as YUM Editor, that our mission be clearly understood by our regular readers.

I'd also like to take this opportunity to publicly thank and commend Adam, a dedicated and brilliant intern that has exceeded, by far, anyone's expectations of someone in that position. He's pretty cool as well!

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