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Cinnamon Girl

Against the Grain Brewery
United States·American Wheat Ale
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A warming wheat ale spiced with cinnamon — soft and aromatic with gentle spice and honey notes. A seasonal favourite that showcases Against the Grain's commitment to creative, flavour-forward brewing at the Louisville ballpark brewery.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold2
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
spicywheathoney
spicy
wheat
honey
floral
vanilla
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with warm cinnamon spice, immediately softened by honeyed wheat notes and a delicate floral undertone.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cinnamon Girl

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that adheres evenly to the glass. The low SRM is characteristic of the wheat ale style, revealing a luminous quality when held to light. Carbonation is moderate and even, creating a gentle fizz that supports sustained lacing.

pale strawbright claritypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with warm cinnamon spice, immediately softened by honeyed wheat notes and a delicate floral undertone. Subtle vanilla notes emerge on closer inspection, supported by the gentle grain character of quality malz. The overall impression is aromatic but restrained, allowing individual elements to surface without dominance.

warm cinnamonhoney wheatsoft spicefloral whisper

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and creamy, with the wheat providing a soft foundation that carries honey sweetness through the mid-palate. Cinnamon spice builds gradually but never becomes sharp, integrating seamlessly with a subtle vanilla note. Low bitterness (18 IBU) remains in the background, allowing the sweet and spice elements to define the experience without astringency.

creamy wheatwarming spicehoney sweetnesssmooth finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, with residual honey and a gentle spice warmth lingering on the palate. No harsh edges or cloying aftertaste; instead, a refreshing quality brings the beer to a balanced close.

warm spice lingerhoney aftertasteclean ending
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
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?

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