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Kernel Hopfenweisse

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A Weissbier in the Hefeweizen tradition with a far larger hop charge, brewed with malt and torrefied wheat. Each batch gets a different hop; the current one is Idaho 7. Wheat, grass and hay sit next to citrus peel, a touch of coconut runs through hints of spice, and orange-like fruit stays present throughout. The beer is round and full in the mouth, and the long finish is dry yet slightly sweet.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyorange
hoppy
citrusy
orange
fruity
grassy
wheat
Aroma
The nose opens with fresh wheat and hay notes layered beneath a prominent herbal and grassy hop character from Idaho 7.
also:spicy
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kernel Hopfenweisse

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with visible lacing. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a gentle sparkle that sustains throughout the pour.

pale straw yellowclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fresh wheat and hay notes layered beneath a prominent herbal and grassy hop character from Idaho 7. Citrus peel and subtle coconut emerge on the mid-palate, accompanied by light spice and a suggestion of orange-like fruitiness from the yeast.

wheat and hayherbal hopcitrus peelspice

◐ Taste

The palate is round and full-bodied for the ABV, with wheat malt providing a soft, pillowy foundation. Hop bitterness is restrained at 14 IBU, allowing citrus, coconut, and stone fruit flavors to remain prominent throughout, balanced by subtle yeast-derived spice.

round mouthfeelwheat maltcitrus and fruitrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and dry with a delicate sweetness on the tail, creating a clean yet lingering aftertaste that invites another sip.

dry finishslightly sweetlong
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
Serve at 5–8°C

Serve at 5–8°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Weizen glass

Tall and narrow at the base, flaring at the top — designed to hold the abundant foam of a wheat beer while showcasing its hazy golden body.

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