Welcome to spring! This season of renewal, growth, and abundance. Whatever you are welcoming specifically, many Michigan beer enthusiasts are anxious for their seasonal delights. Spring in Michigan tends to be the largest of seasonal debuts from its 70+ breweries, many of them wheat ales, or better known as Hefeweizen. There could be dozens upon dozens throughout draft only and distributed variations, and I can list many of them here. But today is a special day, my beautiful wife's birthday. And in the spirit of her, I am attracted to Ann Arbor, where we shared a significant date at Arbor Brewing company. She, and I, are very fond of their Bavarian Bliss.
Hefeweizen's are very comforting beers when exploring craft beer for the first time. they are traditionally quenching, usually a bit sour or tart and a medium mouth feel.
Arbor Brewing describes Bavarian Bliss as "Classic aromas of banana, clove and floral citrus blossom. Fruity, spicy aromas show a rich yeasty character that follows through on a smooth, medium-bodied palate with a delicately spicy finish
This summer specialty is made with 50% malted wheat for a clean, light, refreshing character. It derives its unique flavor and classic cloudy appearance from the yeast which settles into a thin layer on the bottom of the bottle.
Like all authentic hefeweizens, it reveals its best flavors when properly decanted. Simply pour 3/4 of the bottle into a glass and gently shake the remaining contents to mix the yeast back into the beer and then top off your glass. Delicious with or without a slice of lemon."
I can not say it better than that, except, I opt out of fruit in my beer, unless it was an addition by the brewer. Some however, possibly yourself, might find it appealing.
Bavarian Bliss is available on draft at Arbor Brewing Company, and distributed through out Michigan in many speciality beer stores.
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