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3 Floyds Gumballhead

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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusytropical
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
wheat
clean
fruity
Aroma
Assertive Amarillo hop character dominates, presenting distinct citrus and tropical stone fruit notes—orange zest, peach, and subtle mango.
also:floral
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

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
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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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

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