Jan 8, 2009

Our Tastes-- Grand Teton XX Mountainberry Double Wheat


Part of Grand Teton Brewing Co.'s 20th anniversary series, we try XX Mountainberry Double Wheat. First and foremost it pours a very tight creamy off-white head. I have always wanted to try any of the GT brews and this was the first one I could get my hands on. Poured in a cordial glass with nice latticing. The foam could be used to build a snowman. The aroma is a phenomenal mix of marionberry, huckleberry and blueberry (a pound/gallon). Started out as a regular huckleberry beer and now has returned with a vengeance. A very clear "berry" hued wheat beer with slight particulate. This was to be one of my victory beers for the BCS championship but instead is now a sorrow laden imbibe. A clean little to no aftertaste palate is what you'll have after this one. A slightly over-carbonated mouthfeel. Website says it pairs well with fruity desserts, glazed ham or balsamic salads. 7.6%abv and a visit to the brewery...