I guess this is the new iteration of the Sun Dog Amber Wheat from Anheuser-Busch sold under the Michelob moniker.
Aroma: sweet with slight apricot and citrus notes, can get some hint of the yeast
Appearance: The beer is bottle conditioned so it was a bit cloudy, but it was a nice straw colored beer with a good white head. Very small bubbles.
Taste: malty with minimal hop flavor in the finish with some biscuit and caramel. Rolled smooth other the toungue.
Body: pretty light on the body but crisp and high carbonation.
Pros: Not something expected from Anheuser-Busch. Its good enough to maybe bring some people away from the standard fair being offered. Would make an okay lawn mower brew.
Cons: I wasn't a fan of the after taste, the name Hop Hound is misleading and the mismatch of classic style label with the hip-looking dog in sunglasses wearing a neckerchief carrying Frisbee is just wrong. Reminds me of Poochie from the Simpsons
Rating: I'd give this a 5 out of 10 over all.
