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Spring Valley Silk Ale White

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🌍 Japan · American Wheat Beer · One of 8 American Wheat Beers in hopIQ

World Beer Cup 2026 Gold. A delicate, silky wheat ale from Kirin's craft brewery. Hazy pale gold with a soft mouthfeel, subtle citrus and wheat character and an exceptionally smooth finish. One of Japan's most acclaimed craft beers.

ABV
5%
IBU
20
SRM
pale golden3
Gold — World Beer Cup 2026

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

wheat
100%
smooth
100%
crisp
60%
citrusy
60%
light
60%
creamy
60%
clean
30%
fruity
30%
honey
30%
refreshing
30%
bready
30%

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About American Wheat Beer

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What is a American Wheat Beer?

American Wheat Beer 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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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Spring Valley Silk Ale White

Serve at 5–8°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve cold at 7–10°C. The hazy wheat base and fresh yeast character shine when the beer is crisp and cold.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink within 4–6 months. Wheat beers are designed to be fresh — the yeast character diminishes with age.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Spring Valley Silk Ale White

Appearance

A stunning hazy pale gold presentation with excellent clarity for the style. Fine white head forms and dissipates gracefully, leaving delicate lacing. Vibrant carbonation creates an inviting, effervescent visual appeal characteristic of a well-crafted wheat ale.

hazy pale goldfine white headeffervescentbright

Aroma

Delicate and refined nose showcasing soft wheat grain and subtle citrus notes. Light fruity esters present a gentle banana character typical of wheat ale yeast, without any overpowering phenolic notes. The overall aromatic profile is clean and approachable, inviting further exploration.

wheat grainsubtle citruslight bananaclean

Taste

The palate opens with a silky, smooth wheat-forward character complemented by gentle citrus notes. Mid-palate reveals nuanced bread and grain complexity with minimal bitterness (10 IBU). The medium body and effervescent nature create an exceptionally crisp and refreshing drinking experience.

wheat-forwardsmoothcrisprefreshing

Finish

Exceptionally smooth finish with clean resolution and no harsh aftertaste. The beer fades gracefully, leaving only pleasant grain and subtle citrus impressions that encourage another sip.

cleansmoothdryelegant
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
87
Appearance
85
Finish
89
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