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Pyramid Haywire Hefeweizen

On a recent trip to the World Market, I picked up another mixed sixer from their singles shelf.  The Haywire Hefeweizen from Pyramid Breweries is a rather simple American style hefeweizen.  I don't mean simple in a negative way.  In fact, I really like this particular beer because of its simplicity.  Lots of brewers like to set their hefeweizens apart from the pack by spicing them with various seasonings and flavors, but this one is just what it should be... simple and to the point.  This beer poured with a beautiful golden color created by a combination of pale malt, malted wheat, and a very small addition of caramel malt.  The head did not stick around very long or provide any lacing on the glass.  At 5.2%, this beer falls into the normal range of alcohol content for a beer of this style. 

For unknown reasons, Pyramid recently change the name of their original Pyramid Hefeweizen to Pyramid Haywire Hefeweizen, but it's the same beer.