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Cream of Wheat

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Cream of Wheat arrives full-bodied and velvety, its wheat-forward grain structure wrapped in layers of bright hop aroma. The backbone is solid malt, yet the beer never feels heavy—instead, it balances complex bitter notes against lush fruity flavours of peach and lychee that emerge on the mid-palate and linger into the finish. At 8%, it drinks warmer than its alcohol suggests, making it approachable for an evening of conversation without demanding food to anchor it. The bitterness is present but refined, a counterpoint rather than a shout.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatfruitypeach
wheat
fruity
peach
malty
hoppy
tropical
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent citrus and stone fruit notes—peach and lychee leap forward—underpinned by a clean, resinous hop character that avoids harshness.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cream of Wheat

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in colour with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with deliberate lacing. The carbonation is lively but restrained, creating a soft effervescence that complements rather than dominates the visual presentation. The beer holds its foam structure throughout service, signalling good body and wheat protein contribution.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent foamfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent citrus and stone fruit notes—peach and lychee leap forward—underpinned by a clean, resinous hop character that avoids harshness. Beneath lies a soft, grainy wheat foundation with subtle malt sweetness, neither overstated nor hidden. The overall impression is one of balance: fruit and hops converse without either drowning the other.

peach, lycheeresinous hopsclean wheatsoft malt sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and velvety, the wheat grain structure delivering creaminess without heaviness. The mid-palate reveals a pronounced bitterness—refined rather than aggressive—that frames layers of tropical stone fruit and floral complexity. Malt provides backbone, but the beer never tips into sweetness; instead, it sustains a dialogue between refined bitterness and soft fruity warmth through the swallow.

creamy full bodyrefined bitternesspeach, tropical fruitbalanced malt backbone

◑ Finish

The finish is moderately long, with the bitterness holding centre stage while peach and lychee notes gently fade. A slight warming from the 8% alcohol lingers in the mouth without heat or harshness, leaving the palate dry and conversational rather than demanding.

moderate lengthdry finishwarm aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
79
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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Food Pairing

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About Double IPA

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What is a Double IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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