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Raspberry Wheat

Garrison Brewing Company
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🌍 Canada · Fruit Wheat Ale · One of 11 Fruit Wheat Ales in hopIQ

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
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Fruit Wheat Ale.
Hop character
floral
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
tart
clean
Distinctive notes
citrusy
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Raspberry Wheat

Serve at 5–8°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 5–8°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Raspberry Wheat

About Fruit Wheat Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Fruit Wheat Ale?

Fruit 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.

Finding a similar Fruit Wheat Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, tart, dry character as Raspberry Wheat will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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