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21st Amendment Hell or High Watermelon

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The cult American summer beer. Real watermelon juice in a light wheat ale base. Refreshing, slightly tart and unmistakably summery. The 'Hell or High Watermelon' name and watermelon-smuggling label story made it a phenomenon.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitywheattart
fruity
wheat
tart
peach
clean
honey
Aroma
The nose is dominated by fresh watermelon notes with subtle wheat and grain undertones providing balance.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 21st Amendment Hell or High Watermelon

◎ Appearance

Pours a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, effervescent character. The head is modest but persistent, with fine carbonation creating an inviting visual presentation. The light straw color reflects the wheat ale base and low SRM, suggesting a refreshing summer aesthetic.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationmodest head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by fresh watermelon notes with subtle wheat and grain undertones providing balance. Real watermelon juice shines through immediately, though the aroma remains relatively restrained without aggressive fruit esters. A clean, slightly tart character emerges, with minimal hop aromatics allowing the fruit adjunct to take center stage.

watermelon-forwardwheat graincleanslightly tart

◐ Taste

Entry is bright and refreshing with immediate watermelon flavor that carries throughout the palate. The wheat base provides a smooth, light foundation without competing for attention, while low IBU at 15 ensures bitterness doesn't interfere with the fruit character. Mid-palate maintains the crisp, clean profile with a hint of tartness that enhances drinkability.

watermelon-dominantcrispsmoothlightly tart

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with the watermelon character fading gracefully without lingering bitterness. A subtle effervescence carries through, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

cleandryrefreshing
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
81
Serve at 5–8°C

Serve at 5–8°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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