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Free State Wheat State Golden Ale

Free State Brewing Company
United States·American Wheat Ale
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Kansas brews wheat beer — the state that produces more wheat than any other makes a clean, light golden ale with soft wheat character and subtle citrus. Wheat State is the sessionable summer beer of the Great Plains.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop 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
cleanwheatcitrusy
clean
wheat
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with soft wheat grain and a light, clean malt character.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Free State Wheat State Golden Ale

◎ Appearance

Wheat State presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, luminous quality. The head forms quickly and maintains moderate retention, with fine carbonation that rises steadily through the glass. Lacing clings delicately to the glass walls as the beer is consumed.

pale goldenbright clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft wheat grain and a light, clean malt character. Subtle citrus notes emerge on the second pass, with a gentle herbaceous quality from noble hops in the background. The overall impression is restrained and inviting, without aggressive hop or yeast aromatics.

soft wheatsubtle citrusclean grain

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with wheat providing a gentle, slightly bready foundation. Mid-palate develops light fruity undertones balanced against crisp, dry elements that prevent heaviness. Bitterness remains minimal at 18 IBU, allowing the malt and wheat character to dominate without harshness or astringency.

smooth wheat baselight fruitdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with residual dryness lingering briefly without becoming chalky. This is a highly sessionable beer designed for extended consumption rather than lingering complexity.

crisp aftertastesessionable
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
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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