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Whango

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Mango sweetness leads in this wheat fruit ale, brewed to overwhelm but never overpower. The name sends drinkers off to the Isle of Whango, the tropical paradise the brewery pitches for this laid-back sipper at 4.9% ABV. A seasonal release from Atwater, the Detroit brewery, it comes in cans and on draft.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Mild14 IBU
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
fruitywheattropical
fruity
wheat
tropical
bready
Aroma
Mango fruit dominates the nose with a ripe, sweet character that immediately signals the beer's tropical direction.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Whango

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with a distinctly hazy, cloudy character from suspension through the hefe. The head forms quickly and sits with modest retention, leaving delicate traces of lacing as the beer is consumed. Bright carbonation is evident throughout, lending visual liveliness to the glass.

pale strawhazy from yeastquick headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

Mango fruit dominates the nose with a ripe, sweet character that immediately signals the beer's tropical direction. Soft wheat notes provide a gentle backdrop, with faint bready undertones typical of unfiltered wheat ales. The overall impression is welcoming and fruit-forward, with no aggressive hop character to distract.

ripe mangowheat floursoft tropicalitysubtle bread notes

◐ Taste

The palate leads with pronounced mango sweetness that integrates smoothly with the wheat base, creating a full-bodied impression despite the modest 4.9% alcohol. Bitterness is restrained at 14 IBU, allowing the fruit and grain to occupy the center of attention. The mid-palate remains soft and approachable, with a gentle bready quality that complements rather than competes with the stone fruit character.

mango-forwardsmooth wheat baselow bitternesssoft palate

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, allowing the mango impression to fade gracefully without lingering harshness. A light, refreshing quality persists, inviting another sip rather than demanding contemplation.

clean exitrefreshingeasy-drinking
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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 Fruit Wheat Ale

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