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Big Rock Grasshopper Wheat

Canada·American Wheat Ale
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Big Rock's most popular beer — a clean, refreshing wheat ale with subtle citrus and a crisp finish. Grasshopper became Alberta's best-selling craft wheat beer: approachable, sessionable and the gateway craft beer for a generation of Albertans.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanwheatcitrusy
clean
wheat
citrusy
bready
malty
yeasty
Aroma
Clean and inviting, with prominent wheat grain character and subtle citrus notes that emerge as the beer warms.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Big Rock Grasshopper Wheat

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. A dense white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a soft, pillowy presentation.

pale goldenbright claritydense white headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

Clean and inviting, with prominent wheat grain character and subtle citrus notes that emerge as the beer warms. A gentle yeast presence supports without dominating, while soft bready undertones hint at the malt base. The overall impression is delicate and approachable.

wheat grainsubtle citrusclean yeastsoft bready notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light, smooth entry dominated by wheat and cereal sweetness, then develops a crisp, refreshing mid-palate with gentle citrus character. Bitterness is minimal and restrained, allowing malt sweetness and wheat texture to remain the focus throughout.

smooth wheatcrisp finishlight bodyrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with the citrus notes fading gracefully into a subtle bready aftertaste. Refreshment lingers without heaviness, inviting another sip.

dry finishrefreshingcitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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

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