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Raspberry Wheat

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A lightly filtered North American wheat ale with natural raspberry. The fruit is the lead aroma, tart and jammy rather than syrupy, and it carries through the palate over a plain, faintly grainy wheat base. Cascade adds a small floral and citrus lift at 12 IBU without any real bitterness. At 4.5 percent the body is thin and the carbonation lively; the finish is dry with a clean tart edge.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild12 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitytartwheat
fruity
tart
wheat
clean
floral
citrusy
Aroma
Tart raspberry leads immediately on the nose, with a jammy character that avoids syrupy sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Raspberry Wheat

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, sustained white head. The lively carbonation produces a steady stream of small bubbles, and the foam clings to the glass with clean, delicate lacing. The overall presentation is bright and inviting.

pale strawclearfine headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

Tart raspberry leads immediately on the nose, with a jammy character that avoids syrupy sweetness. The wheat base provides a subtle grainy undertone, while a modest floral and citrus lift from Cascade hops adds complexity without asserting itself. The overall impression is fruit-forward yet balanced.

raspberrytart fruitfloral notescitrus lift

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright raspberry tartness that dominates the mid-palate over a clean, faintly grainy wheat foundation. Cascade's contribution remains soft and herbal rather than bitter, offering a gentle citrus and floral accent. The body is thin and refreshing, with minimal hop bitterness (12 IBU) allowing the fruit character to remain the focal point.

fruit-forwardtart edgegrainy wheatsoft bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean with a lingering tart raspberry note that fades gradually. A crisp edge persists without any astringency, leaving the palate refreshed.

drytart aftertastecrisp
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
85
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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