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Orange & Honey Wheat

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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
orangewheatcitrusy
orange
wheat
citrusy
honey
bready
tart
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe citrus—blood orange and orange extract create a fresh, inviting top note.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
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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