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Strawberry Pineapple Wheat

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

The spring and summer member of the brewery's fruited wheat line, introduced in April 2024 and brewed each year since. Two-row malt, wheat and honey malt with Mt. Hood hops form the base; strawberry and pineapple juice concentrates go in with natural fruit flavors. It pours a light golden orange. Ripe strawberry dominates the nose, with pineapple and a honeyed grain note beneath. The palate is sweet and fruity over a light, bready body, bitterness is minimal, and the finish is crisp.

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

Crisp and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Fruit Wheat Ale.
Hop character
tropical
Malt character
bready
wheat
honey
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
berry

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Strawberry Pineapple Wheat

◎ Appearance

Pours a light golden-orange with bright clarity and fine carbonation evident throughout. The head forms quickly and maintains modest retention, leaving thin traces of lacing on the glass as it recedes.

light golden-orangeclearfine carbonationmodest head

◌ Aroma

Ripe strawberry leads the nose with immediate fruit presence and natural juice-like character. Pineapple enters as a secondary note, accompanied by a subtle honeyed grain beneath—wheat and honey malt contribute warmth without overwhelming the fruit-forward profile.

ripe strawberrypineapplehoneyed grainnatural fruit juice

◐ Taste

Sweet and fruity on entry, with strawberry and pineapple balancing across a light, bready body. Bitterness remains minimal and restrained, allowing the fruit character to dominate; the wheat malt provides structure without heaviness, and honey adds gentle roundness to the mid-palate.

sweetfruity palatelight bodyminimal bitterness

◑ Finish

Clean and crisp on the finish, with the fruit notes fading gradually into a dry, refreshing aftertaste. No lingering sweetness or harshness—the brevity suits the beer's seasonal, drinkable intent.

crispdry aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Strawberry Pineapple 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 Strawberry Pineapple 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 fruity, sweet, crisp character as Strawberry Pineapple Wheat will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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