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Orange & Honey Wheat

Great Lakes Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Fruit Wheat Ale · One of 25 Fruit Wheat Ales in hopIQ

Introduced in March 2026 to give the brewery a wheat ale that runs all year instead of by season. Wheat and honey malt sit on a two-row base with Mt. Hood hops, and the brewery adds blood orange juice, orange extract, honey and a little citric acid. Ripe citrus with a tart red-fruit edge opens the nose. A soft, nectar-like sweetness and a light, bready body follow on the palate, bitterness is low, and a gentle acidity keeps the finish bright and clean.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter17 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Gently sweet notes.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Gently sweet and crisp.

Sugar carried by a fast, direct pour — quick to arrive, quick to make room for the next.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Fruit Wheat Ale.
Hop character
orange
citrusy
Malt character
wheat
honey
bready
Fermentation & yeast
tart

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Orange & Honey Wheat

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The beer displays bright, lively carbonation throughout the pour, characteristic of a well-crafted wheat ale.

pale goldenclearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe citrus—blood orange and orange extract create a fresh, inviting top note. Beneath lies a subtle tart red-fruit edge with soft, honeyed undertones from the honey malt, while the wheat contributes a light, clean bready quality.

ripe citrusblood orangetart red fruithoney notes

◐ Taste

Entry brings a soft, nectar-like sweetness that unfolds across a light, bready palate. Wheat and honey malt provide gentle body and mild grain character, while low bitterness from Mt. Hood hops remains restrained and refined.

soft sweetnesslight bodybreadylow bitterness

◑ Finish

A gentle acidity cuts through the sweetness, leaving a bright and clean finish that lingers pleasantly without harshness. The citric acid balances the residual honey, creating a refreshing, dry conclusion.

brightcleanrefreshingbalanced acidity
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Orange & Honey Wheat

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 6–9°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 Orange & Honey 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 orange, wheat, citrusy character as Orange & Honey Wheat will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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