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County Seat Wheat

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Straw gold and floral: the hop aroma recalls a prairie meadow full of wildflowers, the bready malt evokes fields of ripe grain, and the finish runs crisp and clean. Brewed in the Wheat State, where a brewery needs a proper one. It is one of the six flagships at Blind Tiger in Topeka and the base for its Raspberry Wheat.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
wheatcleanfloral
wheat
clean
floral
bready
malty
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with a floral meadow quality reminiscent of wildflowers and prairie botanicals, layered atop a soft, bready malt foundation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for County Seat Wheat

◎ Appearance

County Seat Wheat presents a bright straw-gold hue with excellent clarity and fine, effervescent carbonation. The white head forms readily and clings to the glass with delicate lacing, characteristic of a well-balanced wheat ale. Light transmission reveals the beer's pale, translucent golden body.

straw goldbright clarityfine carbonationdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a floral meadow quality reminiscent of wildflowers and prairie botanicals, layered atop a soft, bready malt foundation. Wheat and grain notes dominate the aromatic profile without aggressive hop assertion, creating an inviting, pastoral character. The bouquet remains clean and approachable throughout.

floral wildflowerbready grainwheat forwardclean noble hops

◐ Taste

The palate leads with soft wheat character and a lightly bready malt sweetness that remains restrained and elegant. Floral and herbal notes emerge mid-palate, supported by a delicate malt backbone with subtle fruity undertones. The moderate bitterness at 18 IBU provides gentle balance without dominating the refined flavor ensemble.

wheat maltfloral herbalscrisp balancesoft sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish runs clean and crisp, with lingering wheat and subtle floral notes that fade gracefully. The aftertaste is refreshing and dry, leaving the palate clear and ready for another sip.

crisp dryrefreshingclean fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
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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