Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, USA
I have had this in the fridge since the beginning of the
year (March?). I even remember buying the six pack out of the Port Austin Market. Guess it is time to drink the last one. I believe that this ale is retired and they
made Helles Yeah in its place. It still
should be good.
Appearance: crystal clear golden body with a one finger
white head that leaves a few sheets of lacing on the glass.
Aroma: light aromatic hops on the nose with lager like
notes;
Flavors and mouthfeel: mild hop bitterness that reminds me
of dry orange peel spice; a little herbal sour dough biscuit on the mid palate;
dry hops on the mid and finish; dry grainy malts swirl around; dry hops linger
on the palate; low-moderate carbonation; light maybe light-medium body;
To the Point: I did not write any notes back when I had the
other 5 bottles of this six pack but, I do remember that I did like it. Now that I have had the Helles Yeah Ale I
have to say that I like this on better.
Helles Yeah was too shallow – lacked character. I’ll give the Hoppin’ Helles a solid B grade
and the Helles Yeah a C+
