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Wanderlust

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Fruity and floral, with just a touch of bitterness at 15 IBU: Wanderlust is the brewery's flagship Pale Ale, made with Swiss ingredients and American hops. Chinook and Cascade meet Tettnanger and Hallertau Mittelfrüh, on a base of Pale Ale, Munich, Carahell and Caramunich malts, at 4.8 % ABV. Brewed in Rapperswil-Jona on Lake Zurich.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Mild15 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
fruityfloralhoppy
fruity
floral
hoppy
noble hop
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced fruity and floral character, dominated by the interplay of American Cascade and Chinook hops alongside the delicate spice of Swiss Hallertauer and Tettnanger varieties.
also:clean,citrusy
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wanderlust

◎ Appearance

Wanderlust presents a light golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation visible throughout the glass. A modest white head forms on the pour and maintains consistent lacing around the rim as the beer is consumed. The overall presentation is bright and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted pale ale.

light goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced fruity and floral character, dominated by the interplay of American Cascade and Chinook hops alongside the delicate spice of Swiss Hallertauer and Tettnanger varieties. A gentle caramel sweetness emerges from the Munich and Carahell malts, providing a soft, rounded backdrop without overwhelming the hop-driven aromatics. The overall impression is balanced and inviting, with no harsh or fermentation-derived edges.

fruity estersfloral hopsnoble spicesoft caramel

◐ Taste

On the palate, Wanderlust delivers a harmonious blend of citrus and stone fruit notes, sustained by the malty foundation of Munich, Carahell, and Caramunich malts that provide subtle caramel sweetness and body. The bitterness at 15 IBU remains restrained and integrated, never aggressive, allowing the fruity and floral hop character to remain in the foreground. The finish is clean and crisp, with a gentle fade that leaves the palate refreshed rather than fatigued.

citrusstone fruitgentle bitternessbalanced malt sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, fading smoothly with a lingering suggestion of floral and citrus notes that do not turn harsh. A pleasant dryness persists without astringency, inviting another sip.

dryfloral faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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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