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Rating: 82

312 Urban Wheat Ale

Brewery: Goose Island · Chicago, IL
Variety: Ale · American Ale · American-Style Pale Wheat Ale
Alcohol: ABV 4.20% / ABW 3.30%
IBU: 15
Preferred vessel: Bottle
Color: Straw Gold (Blond Ale) (4 SRM)
Added by jerry
Last updated by Phil Dokas

Like the digits suggest, it’s a beer that’s densely populated with flavor and loaded with character. We don’t filter it, so none of its life and soul is stripped away.

The first thing you notice is the hazy, cloudy appearance. That’s how you know it’s unfiltered. What hits you next is the spicy aroma of Cascade hops, followed by the crispy, fruity ale flavor delivered in a smooth, creamy body, the result of blending barley malt with torrified wheat. It’s not like any other Goose Island Beer, but no less than you’d expect.

Spicy, Crisp, Citrus, Wheat

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Reviews

  1. Review by jerry
    Rating: 91

    jerry

    drank this beer from a Bottle in Warsaw, IN
    Jan. 20th, 2009 at 4:50 p.m.
    Comment:

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  2. Review by Thrax
    Rating: 81

    Thrax

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Detroit, MI
    March 10th, 2009 at 8:19 a.m.
    Comment:

    Goose Island Brewery isn’t joking when they say that this is a complex wheat.

    Though it maintains a weak head, the 312 imparts the sensation of low gravity.

    In terms of flavor, the first impression on the tongue is better than the finish, but it is an incredibly crisp and palette-cleansing affair mid-sip. Like all good wheat beers, there are notes of citrus, spices and the characteristic wheat taste.

    This brew should strictly be enjoyed in a pint glass when exceptionally cold. I feel that 312 trends towards a soapy flavor when it gets warm.

    Don’t let the negatives of my review sway you from giving this a try. It may not be for everyone, but I greatly enjoyed it.

    Characteristics: citrus opaque sediment spicy wheat
  3. Review by SCLisi
    Rating: 76

    SCLisi

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Elkhart, IN
    March 30th, 2009 at 3:13 a.m.
    Comment:

    I drank this beer on a recommendation from a friend and wasn’t disappointed.

    It has a full wheat aroma with hints of spice. The first unfiltered taste notes an immediate sense of citrus and spice, neither of which is over pronounced. The finish is strong, but not too strong. Something about this wheat ale screams out, “Better”, even if you can’t figure out exactly what it is.

    Characteristics: citrusy crisp spicy wheat
  4. Review by Brandon
    Rating: 78

    Brandon

    drank this beer from a Bottle in Chicago, IL
    April 7th, 2009 at 5:22 a.m.
    Comment:

    Good wheat beer

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  5. Review by Wubbels
    Rating: 82

    Wubbels

    drank this beer from a Tulip in Lincoln, NE
    May 18th, 2009 at 8:18 p.m.
    Comment:

    Good. And tasty. Only had one, but wouldn’t have minded a few more.

    Characteristics:
  6. Review by bs529
    Rating: 79

    bs529

    drank this beer from a Bottle in Louisville, KY
    Oct. 16th, 2009 at 11 a.m.
    Comment:

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  7. Review by Red Grant
    Rating: 90

    Red Grant

    drank this beer from a Bottle in South Bend, IN
    Nov. 2nd, 2009 at 4:50 p.m.
    Comment:

    Delicious and has a distinct rich flavour. Best to drink ice cold.

    Characteristics: crisp medium wheat

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