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Blues'N Wheat

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Blues'N Wheat is a blueberry wheat ale from Alaska, brewed by Denali Brewing in Talkeetna at 5.6% ABV and 18 IBU, with a subtle blueberry flavor. It is poured on draft at the brewery's own taprooms and also comes in cans. Denali Brewing is employee owned and sits at the base of North America's highest mountain.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
berryfruitywheat
berry
fruity
wheat
bready
Aroma
Fresh blueberry aromatics dominate the nose, backed by soft wheat grain and faint, grainy malt notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blues'N Wheat

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with a distinctly hazy, cloudy character arising from suspended yeast and wheat protein. The head is delicate and short-lived, settling quickly to a thin collar. Fine carbonation produces gentle, persistent bubbles throughout the pour.

pale goldenhazy from yeastsoft foamgentle carbonation

◌ Aroma

Fresh blueberry aromatics dominate the nose, backed by soft wheat grain and faint, grainy malt notes. The fruit character is ripe and direct without artificial or jammy undertones. Subtle floral quality emerges on closer inspection, with minimal hop presence keeping the overall profile clean and straightforward.

blueberry forwardwheat graincleanlight floral note

◐ Taste

The palate opens with berry sweetness that persists through mid-palate, complemented by a soft wheat base and light, bready Malz character. Bitterness is restrained at 18 IBU, allowing the fruit to remain prominent without cloying. The beer drinks smooth and refreshing, with a dry, crisp quality preventing any residual sweetness from dominating.

berry-led palatewheat-soft foundationlight bitternesssmooth finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively brief, with blueberry notes fading to a light, slightly drying wheat grain sensation. A mild, lingering berry aftertaste persists without heaviness.

dry wheat fadeberry echolight finish
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
76
Appearance
72
Finish
74
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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