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Bearded Lady

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A light-bodied wheat beer that marries a hint of hops with a twinge of tartness for a subtle citrus flavor. Good People calls it its take on wheat beer. The Birmingham, Alabama, brewery set out only to make good beer to share with friends, and its beer now travels well beyond its hometown.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Mild13 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
wheatcitrusytart
wheat
citrusy
tart
hoppy
clean
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with soft wheat malt character, offering a clean, slightly grainy foundation.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bearded Lady

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, effervescent character. The head forms with moderate density and displays fine lacing that clings gently to the glass. Carbonation appears crisp and well-integrated throughout.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft wheat malt character, offering a clean, slightly grainy foundation. Subtle noble hop notes emerge alongside a gentle citrus accent—lemon zest and white grapefruit—complemented by a whisper of tartness that lifts the overall profile. No aggressive fermentation notes; the yeast remains understated and supportive.

wheat maltnoble hopscitrus zesttart edge

◐ Taste

Entry is light and crisp, with wheat malt providing a soft, biscuity sweetness that avoids heaviness. Mid-palate unfolds with a pleasant citrus character and a restrained tart note that keeps the beer from feeling flat. Bitterness is minimal (13 IBU), allowing the malt and fruit character to take the foreground without aggressive hop bite.

light-bodiedcitrusywheat forwardbalanced tartness

◑ Finish

Clean and refreshing, with moderate length and a dry, slightly tangy aftertaste. The wheat and citrus fade gracefully, leaving only a crisp, inviting dryness that encourages another sip.

dry finishrefreshingclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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