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Gumballhead

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Grapefruit and peach aromatics meet a lemony finish in this American wheat pale ale, brewed with white wheat and dry hopped with hand-selected Yakima Valley hops, with Amarillo in the spotlight. Gumballhead is a year-round beer at 5.6% ABV and 38 IBU, with artwork by Rob Syers, brewed in Munster, Indiana.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter38 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusypeachwheat
citrusy
peach
wheat
hoppy
fruity
orange
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant Amarillo hop character—pronounced grapefruit and citrus zest layered with ripe peach and stone fruit notes.
also:clean,malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gumballhead

◎ Appearance

Gumballhead presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with good lacing. The beer displays lively carbonation throughout, evident in the steady stream of small bubbles rising from the base.

golden, clearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant Amarillo hop character—pronounced grapefruit and citrus zest layered with ripe peach and stone fruit notes. Beneath the fruity hop profile sits a soft, bready wheat foundation that grounds the composition without overwhelming the aromatic complexity.

grapefruit, lemon zestripe peachwheat foundationAmarillo hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing, with immediate citrus and peach character from the dry hop selection. The white wheat base provides a clean, slightly creamy mouthfeel, while moderate bitterness (38 IBU) arrives mid-palate and carries into the finish without becoming harsh or astringent.

citrus-forwardpeach, stone fruitclean wheat basebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lemony, with lingering citrus notes that fade cleanly over several seconds. Residual bitterness is restrained, leaving the palate refreshed rather than taxed.

dry, lemonyclean fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

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

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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