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Pistachio Wheat Ale

Garage Brewing Co.
United States·American Wheat Ale·Rank 17 of 50 · The Best American Wheat Beers
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Pistachio and malt meet in the aroma of this wheat ale, then strike a delicate balance in the flavor, with a subtle nutty sweetness. The body is light to medium and the ABV 5.5%. A seasonal release from Garage Brewing Co. in Murrieta, California, on draft and in cans.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
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
wheatnuttymalty
wheat
nutty
malty
clean
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with toasted grain and wheat malt, quickly joined by a distinctive pistachio nuttiness that adds complexity without dominating.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pistachio Wheat Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale straw to light golden color with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head is modest but persistent, with fine carbonation evident throughout. Lacing clings delicately to the glass as the beer is consumed.

pale goldenclear and brightfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with toasted grain and wheat malt, quickly joined by a distinctive pistachio nuttiness that adds complexity without dominating. Subtle sweet notes from the malt backbone support the nutty character, creating an inviting and balanced aromatic profile.

pistachio, nuttytoasted wheat maltsubtle sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate enters with light grain sweetness and wheat character, then transitions to a delicate nutty middle where pistachio notes integrate smoothly with soft malty support. Bitterness remains restrained at 18 IBU, allowing the adjunct and malt to maintain their gentle balance throughout.

light and cleansmooth nutty maltlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and refreshing, with lingering malty sweetness and a subtle pistachio aftertaste that fades gradually. The beer drinks easily and leaves the palate clean without harshness or astringency.

smooth, refreshinggentle fade
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
75
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?

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.

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