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IBU American Wheat

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An American-style pale wheat ale at 5%, golden in colour. Citrus and pineapple define both aroma and flavour, and the hops are noticeably more present than in a traditional wheat beer. The palate is crisp, which keeps the fruit from turning heavy. It is part of IBU, a range the brewery sells under a label of its own alongside its main line.

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
wheatcitrusyhoppy
wheat
citrusy
hoppy
tropical
fruity
clean
Aroma
Citrus and pineapple notes dominate the nose, offering a fresh and inviting character.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for IBU American Wheat

◎ Appearance

Bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a pale straw translucence. The head is fine and persistent, with good lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, lending a lively visual presence.

bright goldenclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Citrus and pineapple notes dominate the nose, offering a fresh and inviting character. The hop presence is pronounced for the style, with herbal and fruity esters cutting through cleanly. The wheat base contributes a subtle grainy softness without muddying the fruit-forward profile.

citrus, pineapplehoppy, herbalclean, fruity

◐ Taste

The palate opens bright and crisp, with tropical fruit flavors echoing the nose. Bitterness is restrained at 18 IBU yet noticeably more assertive than traditional wheat ales, providing structure without harshness. The wheat malt offers a light, clean foundation that prevents the fruit from becoming cloying.

crisp, drytropical fruitbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with hop bitterness fading gradually into a lingering citrus note. Aftertaste remains dry and fruit-forward without residual sweetness.

dry, cleancitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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

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What is a American Wheat Ale?

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