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A cloudy wheat beer under a dense white head, where ripe banana, clove and strawberry bubblegum meet citrus aromas in careful balance. MayDay is Smach's update of the traditional German wheat beer, brewed as a double dry-hopped imperial IPA with Citra and Amarillo hops. It is a seasonal release and carbonates naturally.

ABV
7.8%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
wheathoppyclove
wheat
hoppy
clove
banana
citrusy
bubblegum
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced ripe banana and clove notes, hallmarks of the wheat beer's phenolic yeast character.
also:yeasty,fruity
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for MayDay

◎ Appearance

MayDay presents a hazy golden-amber body beneath a dense, persistent white head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The cloudiness derives from active yeast in suspension, characteristic of its natural carbonation and wheat beer origins. Bright carbonation rises steadily through the body, creating a lively, inviting visual presentation.

hazy goldendense white headnaturally carbonatedcloudy from yeast

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced ripe banana and clove notes, hallmarks of the wheat beer's phenolic yeast character. These are joined by bright citrus aromatics—lime and grapefruit—from the Citra and Amarillo dry hops, with undertones of strawberry bubblegum that add a playful sweetness. The balance between spiced malt warmth and crisp hop brightness is carefully calibrated, inviting repeated sniffs.

banana, clove, yeastcitrus from hopsstrawberry bubblegumspiced, clean

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and full-bodied, with pronounced wheat maltiness dominating the entry and mid-palate. Banana and clove flavors persist and interweave with the Edelhopfen citrus character, creating a complex layering rather than sharp contrast. The bitterness—moderate at 80 IBU—arrives gradually and does not overwhelm; instead, it frames the fruity sweetness, leaving a dry, slightly astringent sensation on the tongue.

wheat-forwardfruity and spicedbalanced bitternessfull-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with residual citrus and a fading clove warmth that lingers pleasantly. The natural carbonation provides a refreshing drying effect that encourages another sip.

dry citruslingering clove
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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What is a Double IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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