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Island Wheat

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An American-style wheat beer with a floral hop aroma and a silky smooth finish, brewed with Wisconsin wheat. Mild and approachable in drinkability, it comes in at 4.2 % ABV and 14 IBU. Capital brews it in Middleton, Wisconsin, at a brewery founded in 1984 around German-style lager.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Mild14 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
wheatfloralclean
wheat
floral
clean
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent floral hop character, featuring delicate herbal and citrus-tinged notes that are refined rather than aggressive.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Island Wheat

◎ Appearance

Island Wheat presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, translucent quality. The head forms quickly and maintains good retention with fine, delicate lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a soft visual effervescence typical of the style.

pale goldenclearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent floral hop character, featuring delicate herbal and citrus-tinged notes that are refined rather than aggressive. Beneath the hops, subtle wheat malt provides a light, grainy foundation without heaviness. A touch of fruity ester from the yeast adds gentle complexity and approachability to the overall profile.

floral hopswheat maltlight citrusgentle esters

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft wheat malt sweetness and a clean, slightly grainy character that dominates the flavor experience. Floral hop notes follow in the mid-palate, providing mild bitterness and herbal complexity that remains restrained and balanced. The low IBU count ensures no harsh edges; instead, the finish is silky and smooth with a crisp, refreshing quality.

wheat-forwardsoft malt sweetnessrestrained bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and brief, with the silky mouthfeel carrying through to a dry, refreshing aftertaste. No harshness or astringency lingers; the beer closes with the same approachable, easy-drinking character it began with.

dryrefreshingclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
79
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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