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Wedge Cut

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A cracker-like malt aroma and lemongrass play on the nose of this 4.5% American Wheat Ale from Cigar City, the Tampa brewery founded in 2009. Lemon verbena and lemon zest flavors follow and give way to a crisp maltiness punctuated with a snappy bitterness and a refreshing wheat texture.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatcitrusymalty
wheat
citrusy
malty
clean
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced cracker-like maltiness and herbal lemongrass notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wedge Cut

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and excellent transparency. A fine white head forms readily and persists with good lacing. Carbonation is crisp and consistent, creating a lively visual presentation characteristic of the style.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced cracker-like maltiness and herbal lemongrass notes. Lemon verbena and fresh lemon zest emerge on closer inspection, supported by a subtle wheat character. The overall profile is clean and inviting, with no harsh or off-putting elements.

cracker maltlemongrasslemon zestwheat-forward

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and grain-driven, with wheat providing a silky mouthfeel. The mid-palate develops citrus notes—particularly lemon and verbena—layered over a steady maltiness that avoids heaviness. A snappy, moderate bitterness arrives in the middle and carries cleanly through, balancing the wheat without dominating.

citrus-forwardwheat texturecrisp bitternessclean malt

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, dry and refreshing, with lingering wheat and a faint herbal bite. No cloying sweetness or astringency remains.

dry finishrefreshingwheat lingering
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
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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About American Wheat Ale

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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.

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