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Cinnamon Girl

Against the Grain Brewery
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🌍 United States · American Wheat Ale · One of 32 American Wheat Ales in hopIQ

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
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Wheat Ale.
Hop character
floral
Malt character
wheat
honey
malty
Distinctive notes
spicy
vanilla
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Cinnamon Girl

Serve at 5–8°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 5–8°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Cinnamon Girl

About American Wheat Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar American Wheat Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same spicy, wheat, sweet character as Cinnamon Girl will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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