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Cali Squeeze Blood Orange

Cali Squeeze
United States·Fruit Wheat Ale
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This is the original Cali Squeeze beer, first brewed in 2017: a soft hefeweizen-style base brewed with real blood orange. Two-row barley, white and torrefied wheat and cara-pils make up the grist, fermented in stainless steel. It pours a hazy ruby red. Fresh orange pulp and zesty citrus fill the nose; on the palate the juicy fruit and a light tartness sit on a smooth, bready body, and the finish is crisp with hardly any bitterness.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
orangecitrusyfruity
orange
citrusy
fruity
wheat
juicy
bready
Aroma
Fresh blood orange pulp dominates the nose, backed by zesty citrus notes and a subtle herbal snap from noble hops.
also:tart
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cali Squeeze Blood Orange

◎ Appearance

A hazy ruby-red pour with a soft, pale tan head that settles to a delicate collar. The cloudiness derives from the hefeweizen yeast and wheat base, creating an inviting, rustic visual presence. Carbonation is gentle and persistent, evident in fine bubbles rising through the glass.

hazy ruby-redsoft headyeast-cloudyfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Fresh blood orange pulp dominates the nose, backed by zesty citrus notes and a subtle herbal snap from noble hops. The hefeweizen character adds gentle wheat and banana undertones typical of Bavarian yeast fermentation. The aroma remains juicy and fruit-forward without any harsh or fermented edges.

blood orangecitrus zestwheat, banana notesherbal hop accent

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright, juicy blood orange fruit that melds seamlessly into a smooth, bready malt foundation of two-row barley and wheat. A light tartness cuts through the mid-palate, enhancing drinkability without astringency. Bitterness remains restrained and refined, allowing the fruit and grain to take centre stage.

juicy fruit-forwardsmooth bready bodylight tartnesssoft bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish arrives crisp and clean, with the citrus and tartness lingering briefly before fading into a dry, barely bitter aftertaste. No lingering sweetness or cloying residue remains.

crisp, dryshort citrus echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
77
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°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 Fruit Wheat Ale

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What is a Fruit Wheat Ale?

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