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Pineapple Wheat

Chandeleur Island Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American Wheat Ale · One of 32 American Wheat Ales in hopIQ

Chandeleur's most popular beer and a Gulf Coast staple — a wheat ale brewed with real pineapple for a tropical, refreshing character that suits the Mississippi heat. Light, fruity and easy-drinking, it's become a fixture at local restaurants and bars along the coast.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Very crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Wheat Ale.
Hop character
tropical
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
peach

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pineapple Wheat

Appearance

Light golden-yellow hue with bright clarity and fine carbonation that lifts a modest, quick-settling head. The beer presents a clean, luminous appearance typical of wheat ales, with gentle effervescence evident throughout.

light goldenclearfine carbonationmodest head

Aroma

Tropical pineapple notes lead the nose, offering ripe fruit character balanced by soft wheat malt undertones. The overall bouquet remains delicate and clean, with no harsh alcohol or assertive hop bite—a straightforward, fruit-forward profile suited to warm climates.

ripe pineappletropical fruitwheat maltclean

Taste

The palate opens with bright pineapple and peach notes that complement the wheat base's light, bready sweetness. Bitterness remains restrained at 18 IBU, allowing fruit and malt to remain the focal point; the beer drinks smooth and undemanding, with good balance between sweetness and hop spice.

pineapplepeachwheat sweetnesslow bitterness

Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with fruit notes fading into a clean, dry conclusion. A light, dry malt backdrop lingers without heaviness, making the beer approachable and easy to return to.

crispdryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Pineapple Wheat

Serve at 5–8°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 5–8°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 Pineapple Wheat

About American Wheat Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar American Wheat Ale

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

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