Tap Handle #733: Snowshoe - Weizen (Snoweizen)

Tap size:  10"
Rarity:  none
Mounting:  3/8" ferrule on 5/16" anchor bolt

I'm taking a brief respite from recent brewery acquisitions to return to posting a couple of older taps. This tap is a classic from Snowshoe Brewing. To my knowledge it first appeared around 2007 or 2008, and their are several variations depending on variety. Featuring a snowshoe, appropriately enough, what differentiates the tap varieties are the names of the individual beers in raised, sculpted letters on banner that appears in a few different colors such as red, blue and green. There is also a variety that simply says "Snowshoe" with no beer name. Weizen is an older beer name that is now referred to as Snoweizen. Since the front and back are nearly identical (there are very minor differences), I've reduced the number of photos taken. It's a great tap to display next to Snowshoe's Grizzly tap, which I posted about in profile #511. They do pop up on the secondary market from time to time but the price has been wildly unpredictable.

For more about Snowshoe Brewing, see this post.

Click through to read more about Snowshoe Brewing's Snoweizen and to see more photos of this chill tap...

Snowshoe Brewing's Snoweizen is a lighter bodied American Wheat that is orange-gold in color with a small white foamy head. The aroma is fruity, grassy and sweet; malts are fruity and spicy, while hops are slightly spicy. Overall the beer is mild, light and refreshing, with a full and round mouthfeel and a clean and smooth finish.

Ratebeer:  2.73 out of 5

Beer Advocate:  78 out of 100 (okay)