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Cran Orange Wheat

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The autumn member of the brewery's fruited wheat line, first released in September 2023 and brought back each fall since. Two-row malt, wheat and honey malt with Mt. Hood hops form the base; juice concentrates of both fruits go in with natural fruit flavors. It pours a hazy amber with a pink tint. Tart cranberry and sweet orange share the nose over soft, bready grain. The palate plays citrus sweetness against a bright, berry-like tartness, bitterness is low, and the finish is crisp.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter17 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
fruitycitrusyorange
fruity
citrusy
orange
tart
bready
berry
Aroma
Tart cranberry leads the nose, mingling with sweet orange zest and candied citrus notes.
also:wheat
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cran Orange Wheat

◎ Appearance

A hazy amber pour with a distinctive pink tint, the result of cranberry and orange fruit additions. The head builds soft and dissipates moderately, leaving a light lacing around the glass. Bright carbonation is visible throughout, characteristic of an active wheat ale.

hazy amberpink-tingedsoft carbonation

◌ Aroma

Tart cranberry leads the nose, mingling with sweet orange zest and candied citrus notes. Beneath the fruit sits a soft, bready grain character supported by gentle honey malt undertones. Mt. Hood hops remain restrained, contributing only a subtle herbal whisper to the aromatic profile.

tart cranberrysweet orangebready grainherbal subtlety

◐ Taste

The palate balances citrus sweetness against a bright, berry-like tartness that evolves through the mid-palate. Bitterness is deliberately low at 17 IBU, allowing the fruit character and soft malt structure to dominate. The finish turns crisp and clean, with the tart notes lingering pleasantly without becoming harsh.

citrus sweetnessberry tartnesslow bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

A short to medium finish with lingering tartness and a clean, refreshing aftertaste. The wheat ale's natural effervescence contributes to the drying sensation that concludes each sip.

tart persistencerefreshingclean fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
76
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°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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