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Social Hour

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A hazy, wit-inspired ale with tropical fruit, golden and light in body, yet at 7.0% ABV and 15 IBU anything but a lightweight. Social Hour is the blueprint for its siblings: Socialer Hour turns everything up, and Social Experiment swaps in a different fruit whenever the brewers feel like it. Brewed in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

ABV
7.0%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalfruitywheat
tropical
fruity
wheat
clean
coriander
spicy
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced tropical fruit notes—pineapple and papaya—layered over a delicate wheat grain sweetness.
also:citrusy
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Social Hour

◎ Appearance

Social Hour presents a hazy, pale golden body with suspended yeast and grain particles giving it a cloudy, inviting appearance. The head is modest but persistent, with fine bubbles that cling gently to the glass. Carbonation is lively and visible throughout, contributing to the beer's bright, approachable character.

pale goldenhazy from yeastfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced tropical fruit notes—pineapple and papaya—layered over a delicate wheat grain sweetness. Subtle spice and coriander emerge as secondary aromatics, adding complexity without dominating. A clean, slightly citrusy backdrop supports the fruit-forward profile, with no harsh phenolics or off-notes.

tropical fruitwheat graincoriander spicecitrus undertones

◐ Taste

The palate is light and crisp, with tropical fruit flavors progressing from the initial impression through the mid-palate. Wheat and a hint of coriander provide gentle structure without weightiness, while the 7% ABV sits comfortably beneath the surface—warming rather than assertive. Bitterness is restrained at 15 IBU, allowing fruit and spice to remain the focal point without saccharine aftertaste.

light bodytropical finishbalanced bitternesswheat foundation

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with tropical and citrus notes lingering briefly before fading into a dry, crisp conclusion. No harsh edges or excessive drying—the beer encourages another sip.

dry finishlingering fruitrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
80
Finish
80
Serve at 5–8°C

Serve cold to preserve the delicate citrus and spice aromas. Too warm and the yeast esters become heavy — too cold and the coriander disappears.

Witbier glass

The tall, slender wheat beer glass holds the full 50cl pour and shows off the hazy golden colour. The wide mouth lets citrus and spice aromas drift upward freely.

Best consumed fresh. Citrus and spice notes fade after 3–4 months. Drink within 6 months of packaging.

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About Witbier

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What is a Witbier?

Witbiers are Belgian white ales brewed with unmalted wheat, 4.5–5.5% ABV. Hazy and refreshing with citrus peel, coriander spice and a soft creamy body.

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