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Twisted Pretzel Wheat

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United States·American Wheat Ale·Rank 40 of 50 · The Best American Wheat Beers
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Twisted Pretzel Wheat is a wheat beer that takes its cue from a salty pretzel with a buttery crust. The brewery describes it as toasty, and the pretzel note runs through the whole glass, with a hint of butter underneath. It is on the brewery's current range page and comes in at 5% ABV, which puts it level with Cosmic Berry and Candy Corn.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward 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
wheattoastysalty
wheat
toasty
salty
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with soft wheat grain and a prominent toasted note, reminiscent of a freshly baked pretzel crust.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Twisted Pretzel Wheat

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a slightly hazy appearance, characteristic of the wheat ale style. The head is modest but persistent, with fine carbonation creating a light, airy presence in the glass. Lacing clings gently to the sides as you drink.

pale goldenhazyfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft wheat grain and a prominent toasted note, reminiscent of a freshly baked pretzel crust. Underneath runs a delicate buttery character that adds richness without heaviness. A gentle salinity completes the picture, tying the aromatic experience back to the pretzel inspiration.

toasted grainbutterysalty pretzelwheat-forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens with clean wheat malt sweetness and a pronounced toasty, bready character that mirrors the nose. A subtle salt accent runs through the mid-palate, adding intrigue and savory dimension. Low bitterness (18 IBU) keeps the beer approachable, while a creamy mouthfeel rounds out the experience without feeling cloying.

toasty maltbready sweetnesssubtle saltcreamy body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with the toasted and salty notes fading gracefully. A light, dry aftertaste leaves the palate ready for the next sip rather than lingering heavily.

dry finishrefreshinglight aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
76
Appearance
74
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.

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