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3 Floyds Gumballhead

3 Floyds Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American Wheat Ale · One of 31 American Wheat Ales in hopIQ

3 Floyds' heavily hopped American wheat — brewed with Amarillo hops for an unusual tropical and citrus character. Light and refreshing body with assertive hop aroma. Gumballhead challenges everything you thought you knew about wheat beer.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Wheat Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
tropical
floral
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
Distinctive notes
citrusy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 3 Floyds Gumballhead

Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. Fine white head forms readily and clings to the glass with persistent lacing. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated throughout.

pale goldenclearfine white headbright

Aroma

Assertive Amarillo hop character dominates, presenting distinct citrus and tropical stone fruit notes—orange zest, peach, and subtle mango. Beneath lies a soft wheat foundation with clean fermentation character. The aromatic profile is forward and inviting without harsh phenolics.

Amarillo hopscitrus and tropicalstone fruitwheat base

Taste

Entry brings crisp wheat malt sweetness balanced immediately by moderate hop bitterness. Mid-palate develops vibrant citrus and tropical fruit flavors from the Amarillo variety, with the wheat providing a light, clean body. Bitterness builds gradually toward the finish without overwhelming the delicate grain character.

hoppy and citrus-forwardlight bodyclean wheatmoderate bitterness

Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering citrus and hop bitterness that fades cleanly. The aftertaste remains dry and refreshing, with the wheat malt settling into a subtle sweetness before dissipating entirely.

dry and citrus-drivenrefreshing fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of 3 Floyds Gumballhead

Serve at 5–8°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with 3 Floyds Gumballhead

About American Wheat Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Wheat Ale?

American Wheat Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar American Wheat Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, tropical character as 3 Floyds Gumballhead will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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