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High Voltage

Shock Top
United States·American Wheat Ale·Rank 43 of 50 · The Best American Wheat Beers
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High Voltage is Shock Top's imperial wheat ale, and the brewery sells it on its size: big, bold, citrus. It calls the beer zesty, with 9.6% ABV behind it. That makes it the strongest beer on the current Shock Top range page, with nearly double the strength of the Belgian White at 5.2%, and the only imperial wheat ale in the lineup.

ABV
9.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatcitrusyfruity
wheat
citrusy
fruity
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced wheat malt character, supported by fresh citrus notes—particularly lemon and grapefruit.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for High Voltage

◎ Appearance

High Voltage presents a pale golden hue with bright clarity and fine carbonation that generates a substantial, persistent head. The beer displays good foam retention and leaves distinct lacing on the glass as you drink.

pale goldenclearpersistent foam

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced wheat malt character, supported by fresh citrus notes—particularly lemon and grapefruit. Underlying fruity esters emerge from the yeast, creating a layered profile that balances grain sweetness with bright herbal lift.

wheat maltcitrus peelfruity estersherbal lift

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft wheat malt sweetness and immediate citrus intensity that builds through the mid-palate. The 9.6% ABV manifests as a warming, slightly boozy character that frames rather than overwhelms; bitterness remains low and restrained, allowing the fruit-forward profile to dominate.

wheat sweetnesscitrus-forwardwarming alcohollow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and relatively clean, with citrus notes persisting into the aftertaste. A subtle warmth lingers from the elevated alcohol content without becoming hot or sharp.

crisp finishcitrus fadewarm aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
76
Appearance
76
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?

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

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