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Head Out

Pelican Brewing Company
United States·American Hefeweizen·Rank 41 of 50 · The Best American Wheat Beers
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Melon and floral aromas meet light malt sweetness and a juicy hop character in this American-style hefeweizen, loaded with white wheat malt. It is brewed with Ella hops and Kveik yeast at 4.8% ABV and 30 IBU. Inspired by its home in the Pacific Northwest, the beer celebrates the journey over the destination.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Herbal, floral 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
wheatfloraljuicy
wheat
floral
juicy
fruity
hoppy
yeasty
Aroma
Bright melon and floral notes open the nose, accompanied by a subtle herbal character from the Ella hops.
also:bready
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Head Out

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with a hazy, turbid body characteristic of the style. A dense white head forms and clings to the glass with good retention. Fine carbonation threads rise steadily through the cloudy suspension.

pale straw yellowhazy and turbidpersistent white head

◌ Aroma

Bright melon and floral notes open the nose, accompanied by a subtle herbal character from the Ella hops. Underneath lies a soft, wheaty maltiness with gentle yeast-derived notes that add complexity without overwhelming. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with the fruit aromatics leading.

melon, floralherbal hop charactersoft wheat and yeast

◐ Taste

The palate leads with juicy fruit character and a light, sweet maltiness from the white wheat base. A restrained hoppy bitterness (30 IBU) integrates smoothly mid-palate, adding definition without harshness. The body remains lean and refreshing, with a slight breadiness and yeasty texture that rounds the profile.

juicy and fruitylight malt sweetnessrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

Clean and brisk, fading to a dry, slightly herbal aftertaste. The finish is crisp and refreshing, leaving behind a whisper of wheat and floral notes.

clean, dryrefreshing fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
75
Serve at 5–8°C

Slightly warmer than a lager — 8–12°C allows the banana and clove esters from the yeast to fully develop.

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.

Best fresh. The yeast-driven banana and clove character fades over time. Drink within 4 months.

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About American Hefeweizen

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What is a American Hefeweizen?

Hefeweizens are unfiltered Bavarian wheat beers with 4.9–5.6% ABV. Yeast-driven banana and clove esters define the style, alongside a hazy golden body and soft wheat sweetness.

Finding a similar American Hefeweizen

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