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Churro Wheat Ale

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Cinnamon and vanilla go into this wheat ale, which smells of vanilla and spice and tastes like a churro, with malty sweetness and a medium body. At 5.5% ABV, it is a seasonal release from Garage Brewing Co. in Murrieta, California, on draft and in cans.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
vanillawheatspicy
vanilla
wheat
spicy
malty
clean
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent vanilla and warming spice notes, evoking the dessert from which the beer takes its name.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Churro Wheat Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity typical of wheat ales. A dense, creamy white head forms quickly and maintains good adhesion to the glass walls. Carbonation appears moderate and even, with fine bubbles rising steadily throughout the body.

pale goldencrisp white headwell-carbonatedclear

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent vanilla and warming spice notes, evoking the dessert from which the beer takes its name. Soft wheat and subtle cereal undertones support the profile, while a light fruity character adds complexity. The overall impression is inviting and approachable, without harsh or aggressive elements.

vanilla forwardcinnamon-spicewheatenlight fruit

◐ Taste

Sweet malty character dominates the palate, with vanilla and spice playing supporting roles that enhance rather than overpower. The wheat provides a smooth, clean foundation with a medium body that feels balanced and easy-drinking. Bitterness remains restrained at 18 IBU, allowing the adjunct flavors to shine while maintaining structural definition.

malty sweetvanilla-spice blendsmooth wheatlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with vanilla notes lingering pleasantly on the palate. No astringency or harshness remains; the beer leaves an impression of dessert-like sweetness without cloying.

smooth exitvanilla faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
77
Appearance
80
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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