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Matilda Bay Aussie Wheat Ale

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Aussie Wheat Ale was designed by Harry Sexton as a modern counterpart to Redback, brewed with Australian wheat and the Australian Eclipse hop alongside some German hops. It pours a very pale gold with a light haze. The aroma is zesty, with tangerine flesh and Seville orange, and the high wheat share gives a silky, full palate. A clean fermentation keeps banana and clove out of the picture; bitterness is subtle and the finish crisp and tight.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
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
citrusywheatorange
citrusy
wheat
orange
clean
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with zesty citrus character—fresh tangerine flesh and Seville orange dominate, supported by the Australian Eclipse hop.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Matilda Bay Aussie Wheat Ale

◎ Appearance

Pours a very pale gold with a delicate, light haze that speaks to the high wheat content and natural cloudiness from fermentation. The head forms a fine layer of foam with modest retention and gentle lacing. Bright carbonation lifts the body with fine, persistent bubbles.

pale goldlight hazefine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with zesty citrus character—fresh tangerine flesh and Seville orange dominate, supported by the Australian Eclipse hop. German noble hops contribute a soft, herbal backdrop. The wheat malz adds a subtle breadiness and soft grain sweetness, while a clean fermentation keeps fruity esters and spice in check.

tangerineSeville orangeherbalwheat grain

◐ Taste

The palate is silky and vollmundig from the wheat malt, with the citrus character flowing seamlessly from nose to taste. Bitterness remains subtle and well-integrated, allowing the crisp, clean fermentation profile to shine. The finish arrives tight and refreshing, with a dry mineral quality that invites the next sip.

citrus-forwardsilky maltsubtle bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

A clean, short to medium finish with no lingering sweetness or yeast-driven flavors. The aftertaste is refreshingly dry and slightly mineral, with a faint citrus echo.

dryrefreshingmineral
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
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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