We are back with another, yet totally different, brew from the Boulder Beer Company, the Sweaty Betty Blonde. If the name isn’t enticing enough, the label and style sure are. Heading further into Spring, this Pale Wheat Ale is moderately low in its ABV at 5.9%, making it sessionable and refreshing.

The 12 oz bottle was poured into my pint glass and gave off a quite interesting color. It was extremely clear once the rush of carbonation settled into a nice, small, fizzy white head. The color shined a very pale yellow and left really no lacing on the glass.

The aroma was packed with spice and citrus. I expected to get a yeasty smell, considering it’s a Wheat Ale, and sure enough it was right up front. The citrusy lemon zest and peach were present but dominated by the cloves. Overall, it smelled well balanced and pretty typical for the style.

One sip of this gave me a pretty different mouthful than expected. It was pretty light and carbonated but balanced. You get the immediate up-front bite of sweetness and a flavorful lemony zing. The middle was nice and smooth with a touch of banana, and the brew took on a mild yeast backbone. Also in the finish, I got a linger of spices, it tasted like cloves again, with a touch of bitter hops, although muted.

The Sweaty Betty, in all it’s graphic and namesake glory, is a light and refreshing beer for the Spring and Summer. While the immediate mouthful is bubbly, it’s balanced, smooth overall and tastefully delicious. If you’re looking for an additional [Pale] Wheat Ale to add to your Spring repertoire, give Boulder’s Sweaty Betty a shot.

Overall: 8/10