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Lost Hive

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A honey wheat ale brewed with honey from a friend of the brewery on the Wolf River, plus a little orange peel for some pop. The honey is meant to be local: the brewers joke that any more local and you would need one of those big mesh hats. The name refers to the buzz of the bees that make the honey in every batch.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Mild12 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
honeywheatorange
honey
wheat
orange
citrusy
floral
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced honey notes—warm, floral, and reminiscent of the local Wolf River apiaries.
also:fruity
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lost Hive

◎ Appearance

Lost Hive presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is moderate and even, creating a gentle visual effervescence that speaks to the beer's light, approachable character. Lacing clings delicately to the glass as the head recedes.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced honey notes—warm, floral, and reminiscent of the local Wolf River apiaries. Beneath lies a soft wheat character with subtle orange peel offering a bright citrus accent, while delicate herbal and slightly fruity undertones complete the profile. The overall impression is clean and inviting, without aggressive hop presence.

honey forwardwheat sweetnessorange peel brightnessfloral, herbal

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with honey dominating the palate—sweet without cloying. The wheat backbone provides a gentle grain softness that carries through the mid-palate, while orange peel adds a refreshing citrus pop that balances the natural sweetness. Bitterness remains restrained at 12 IBU, allowing the honey and fruit notes to shine throughout.

honey-led sweetnesssmooth wheat basecitrus balancelow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively dry, with residual honey warmth fading to a bright, refreshing aftertaste. A light citrus note lingers briefly, leaving the palate satisfied but not heavy.

clean, dryhoney warmthlight citrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
80
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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