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Big Rock Grasshopper Wheat

Big Rock Brewery
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🌍 Canada · American Wheat Ale · One of 31 American Wheat Ales in hopIQ

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
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp mouthfeel.

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Wheat Ale.
Malt character
wheat
bready
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
yeasty
Distinctive notes
citrusy
smooth drinking
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Big Rock Grasshopper Wheat

Serve at 5–8°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 5–8°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Big Rock Grasshopper Wheat

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, wheat, smooth-drinking character as Big Rock Grasshopper Wheat will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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