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Mr. Pineapple Wheat

SanTan Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Fruit Beer · One of 27 Fruit Beers in hopIQ

Won silver at the World Beer Cup and was named Best Local Beer in Phoenix by The Phoenix New Times. A pineapple-infused wheat beer that's genuinely tropical and refreshing — not sweet or artificial. One of the best-loved beers in Arizona.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
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AWARDS

Silver
World Beer Cup
Silver — World Beer Cup
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
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 gently sweet.

Sugar carried by a fast, direct pour — quick to arrive, quick to make room for the next.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Fruit Beer.
Hop character
tropical
citrusy
Malt character
wheat
honey
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mr. Pineapple Wheat

Appearance

Pale golden yellow with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting hue characteristic of wheat beers. The head rises quickly and holds with fine, delicate retention, leaving soft lacing on the glass. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated throughout.

pale goldenbright clarityfine head retentionlively carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with fresh, tropical pineapple fruit that feels natural and genuine rather than extracted or candy-like. Soft wheat grain and a subtle honey undertone provide gentle support, while a light citrus note adds dimension. The overall impression is clean and refreshing without any artificial adjunct character.

tropical pineapplewheat graincitrus noteshoney undertone

Taste

Entry is smooth and immediately fruit-forward, with pineapple flavor delivering both sweetness and a subtle acidic bite that keeps the beer balanced. The mid-palate shows soft wheat malt base with integrated honey notes, while bitterness remains very gentle at just 10 IBU, allowing the fruit character to dominate. The overall impression is light and drinkable without cloying sweetness.

ripe pineapplesoft wheatlight bitternessbalanced sweetness

Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with tropical fruit notes fading cleanly while leaving a subtle grain character on the palate. No harsh aftertaste, only a refreshing, clean exit that invites another sip.

clean departuretropical fadecrisp aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
82
Appearance
81
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Mr. 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 Mr. Pineapple Wheat

About Fruit Beer

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Fruit Beer?

Fruit Beer 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 Beer

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, wheat, fruity character as Mr. Pineapple Wheat will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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