{BEER WEEK} Wheat Beer

Wheat Beer

The Gist
It is what it is, beer brewed with wheat in addition to barely. Simple as that.

Need to Know
Wheat beers are typically top fermented.  German wheat beers are called "weizen".  Wheat beers are cloudy in appearance and often pick up flavors of banana and orange depending on the type of wheat used.  This is a light and refreshing beer, typically consumed in spring and summer.

Types
Weizenbier, Hefeweizen, Kristallweizen, Weizenbock, Witbier, and Sour Beer.

Name: Adam Sattler

Location: Mankato, MN

Relation to The Twenty-Something's Table: Whitney's bud.

Favorite Beer: O’dell IPA

How were you introduced to this beer? I’m a big fan of IPAs, and O’dell’s is one of the few that Mankato bars have on tap consistently. Tried it one fateful night and never looked back.

Why is it your favorite? It’s got the right amount of hop (60 IBUs)- not too bitter, but enough so you know it’s there. Also, I love citrusy IPAs and O’dell kills it in this category. And finally, at 7.0% ABV you don’t have to drink much to get a good buzz;)

What food do you like to have with this beer? Haven’t done much serious beer/food pairing, to be honest. I’m currently ballin’ on a budget and it goes well with most things on my menu- pizza, burgers… ramen noodles.

What is your favorite local watering hole and why? Time for a little shameless family business promotion. My dad, Todd Sattler and his partner, Mike Frolich started a brewpub in my hometown, Bismarck, ND this past fall. Laughing Sun Brewing Company is one of just two (?) brewpubs in North Dakota and Bismarck's first. They’ve got a bunch of awesome brews, including Feast Like a Sultan IPA (my personal fav), and it's a hotspot for music entertainment. They're also doing a residency for local artists, so it's great for the local scene. Really proud of these guys and what they're doing for Bismarck.

As far as 'local' watering holes go, I'm a huge fan of Indeed, Dangerous Man, and Fulton- all three are awesome brewpubs located in Minneapolis.

Name: Andy Kaul

Location: Minneapolis

Favorite Beer: (right now) Rocky's Revenge Bourbon Brown by Tyranena Brewery in Lake Mills, Wisconsin.

Relation to The Twenty-Something's Table: Bethany's friend.

How were you introduced to this beer? I first tried this beer after receiving a recommendation from the bartender at George & the Dragon.

Why is it your favorite? I have drunk this beer in the dead of winter with red meat, and in the heat of summer. I've had it with red meat and potatoes, and I've had it with a salad. Every time it is equally refreshing, balanced, and flavorful.

What food do you like to have with this beer? The best meal I've had with this beer was a braised beef rib. It was a meal that you can have about three times a year before your self-esteem really starts to tank. 

What is your favorite local watering hole and why? I've been frequenting George & the Dragon in South Minneapolis for the last year or so. It's an English-style pub with incredible food, knowledgable and friendly staff, and a really great tap selection. Like actual English pubs, they offer half-pints of their draft beers which is perfect for a night cap or with a heavy dinner. They serve homemade chocolate chip cookies and whole milk. Need I say more? The fact that it's five blocks from our home doesn't hurt either.