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Pineapple Wheat

Chandeleur Island Brewing Company
United States·American Wheat Ale
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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalwheatfruity
tropical
wheat
fruity
peach
clean
Aroma
Tropical pineapple notes lead the nose, offering ripe fruit character balanced by soft wheat malt undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

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
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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About American Wheat Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Wheat Ale?

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