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Candy Corn Wheat

Shock Top
United States·American Wheat Ale
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Candy Corn Wheat is a limited-edition wheat beer built on the Halloween candy of the same name. The brewery calls it a wicked collision of wheat beer and Halloween candy, and the note to expect is candy corn. It is new this year and listed on the current range page, with 5% ABV, the same as Cosmic Berry and Twisted Pretzel.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
wheatfruitybready
wheat
fruity
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with soft wheat grain character and subtle sweetness reminiscent of candy corn.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Candy Corn Wheat

◎ Appearance

Pale straw to light golden color, characteristic of the wheat ale style. The beer presents a hazy, cloudy appearance from suspended yeast and wheat proteins, with a fine white head that shows moderate retention and gentle lacing around the glass.

pale goldenhazy from yeastmoderate head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft wheat grain character and subtle sweetness reminiscent of candy corn. A light fruitiness emerges behind the grain, with delicate notes of corn syrup and vanilla, while traditional wheat ale spiciness remains restrained and in the background.

wheat graincandy corn sweetnesslight fruity

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth wheat malt and pronounced candy corn sweetness that mirrors the aroma. Bready, slightly buttery notes develop through the mid-palate, balanced by minimal bitterness typical of the style. The finish remains clean and light, with residual sweetness lingering gently on the tongue.

sweet candy cornsoft wheat maltlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, with the candy corn character fading gracefully into a subtle grain-based sweetness. A refreshing, crisp aftertaste carries light malt impressions without astringency.

short finishrefreshingclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
75
Finish
76
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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Food Pairing

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About American Wheat Ale

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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.

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