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Blackbeary Wheat

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Brewed with a whole bunch of blackberries, this classic American wheat ale has the sweetness of a pie cooling on the windowsill. It weighs in at 4.2% ABV and 15 IBU, golden wheat in color, and returns for another season of spring and summer sipping. A Vermont wheat ale from Long Trail, the brewery in Bridgewater Corners.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatberryfruity
wheat
berry
fruity
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with soft wheat grain and a gentle blackberry sweetness reminiscent of fruit compote.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blackbeary Wheat

◎ Appearance

A clear, pale golden hue with bright transparency typical of a wheat ale. The head forms quickly and holds with moderate persistence, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. Fine carbonation lifts the beer visibly.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationmoderate head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft wheat grain and a gentle blackberry sweetness reminiscent of fruit compote. Subtle herbaceous notes from low-level bittering hops provide balance without dominating. Overall impression is approachable and garden-fresh.

wheat grainblackberrysoft fruitgentle herbals

◐ Taste

The palate opens with clean, bready wheat character and a wave of blackberry jam sweetness. Mid-palate remains smooth and light, with berry notes persisting alongside grain. The minimal bitterness (15 IBU) sits far in the background, allowing the fruit adjunct to remain the focal point.

bready wheatblackberry jamlight-bodiedlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with the sweetness fading to reveal a subtle grain dryness. The aftertaste is clean and brief, leaving no harsh residue.

dry finishrefreshingclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
78
Finish
77
Serve at 5–8°C

Serve at 5–8°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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About American Wheat Ale

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What is a American Wheat Ale?

American 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.

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