Starr Hill Brewery The Love
What the brewers say
“It is distinguished by its extremely light body and flavored with hints of banana and clove.”
What our panel thought
“Moderately strong clove phenol hits first, then the esters kick in during the swallow. It’s all going swell until the finish when the tart wheat malt and funky hops leave a bit of sour aftertaste. Fortunately, you get acclimated after a while.”
What our editors thought
“A classic hefe nose with mid-level yeast character that hits the golden mean. Flavor is familiar and comforting, with a lively body. Maybe a touch sweet in a critical estimation, but the character of the flavor won us over.”