Beer O'Clock: Release 58

It is rare that I see a new beer released, through social media, order that beer, and have it delivered to my door the very next day. It's even more rare to try that beer on the day that it arrives at my home and write a review of it.

I think that this is the first time where both rare events have happened.

One of my favourite Ottawa breweries posted a photo on Twitter and it immediately grabbed my attention. The photo showed a glass of hefeweizen, one of my favourite styles for the summer. It was the latest offering in a special series of brews and I knew I had to try it.

I immediately placed my order, along with a Kölsch that was also new. It's summer and these styles are perfect on a hot day. The very next day, just after lunchtime, the beer showed up on my doorstep. I placed them in the refrigerator, got back to work, and cracked my first can open at dinnertime.

That was yesterday.

Let's take a look at this new brew.

Hefeweizen: 174 Taproom Series Release 58 (4.7% ABV; 12 IBUs)
Broadhead Brewery
Ottawa (Orleans) ON

Appearance: pours a hazy apricot gold with a thin white head that settles to a solid lace that stays on top as the beer level drops. Not a huge abundance of effervescence.

Nose: even before my first sniff, I expected a healthy presence of banana and I was not disappointed. There's also a bit of pear, also expected. The aroma is a classic hefeweizen.

Palate: more pear and a hint of pineapple. There's some banana in the finish, which is light and a tad watery. The body is light—perfect for a hot summer's day.

Overall impression: this is an excellent hefeweizen and I'm so glad that I was able to snag some. Every expectation was met, from the colour, the aroma, and the mouth feel. Perfect.

Beer O'Clock rating: 🍺🍺🍺

Because this brew was only released on Tuesday, I'm hopeful that it will stick around for a bit. But like all releases from Broadhead's 174 Taproom Series, they don't last forever. If you like hefeweizens, Don't miss out.

Broadhead Brewery offers free delivery throughout Ottawa (minimum $40 order) and only $10 for deliveries throughout Ontario (minimum $60 order). And, of course, you can always visit their taproom and enjoy a glass on their patio.

Cheers!