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Cross Roads

Moorhouse's Brewery
United Kingdom·American Wheat Ale
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A wheat ale with a transatlantic twist: Amarillo and First Gold hops bring orange blossom, marmalade and a hint of spice. It pours golden and slightly cloudy with a soft wheat body, and finishes on citrus pith and floral bitterness. Extra pale Maris Otter, Munich and wheat malts sit underneath. 5.4%, conditioned in cask.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
citrusyorangefloral
citrusy
orange
floral
wheat
malty
spicy
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus and orange blossom lifted by Amarillo and First Gold hops.
also:clean
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cross Roads

◎ Appearance

Cross Roads presents a bright golden hue with a slight haze characteristic of wheat ale conditioning. The head forms softly and holds with gentle persistence, leaving delicate lacing as the beer settles. Fine carbonation rises steadily through the glass.

golden, slightly hazysoft head retentionfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus and orange blossom lifted by Amarillo and First Gold hops. Beneath the hop character lies a gentle, wheaten maltiness from Maris Otter and Munich malts, with a whisper of spice that adds complexity. The overall impression is fresh and floral without being aggressive.

orange blossom, marmaladewheat, soft maltinesscitrus-forwarddelicate spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and smooth, the wheat body providing a pillowy foundation while orange and citrus flavors dominate the mid-palate. A clean, herbal bitterness emerges steadily without harshness, balanced by subtle malt sweetness. The finish builds toward citrus pith and floral notes that linger gently.

citrus-drivensoft wheat bodyherbal bitternessclean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately long, with citrus pith and floral bitterness persisting pleasantly. A crisp, refreshing quality carries through without astringency.

citrus pith, floraldry, crisp finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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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