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Sunburst Wheat

Laughing Sun Brewing
United States·American Wheat Ale
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A light, refreshing wheat ale perfect for the short but blazing North Dakota summers. Hazy, smooth, with a touch of citrus and gentle yeast character. Easy and crowd-pleasing.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatcitrusyclean
wheat
citrusy
clean
fruity
malty
yeasty
Aroma
The nose leads with soft wheat grain and a gentle yeast character that suggests subtle fruity esters.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sunburst Wheat

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with notable haze throughout the glass, characteristic of the style. The head forms quickly and maintains a fine, wispy collar with delicate lacing on the walls. Bright carbonation evident in steady streams rising through the body.

pale goldenhazyfine headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft wheat grain and a gentle yeast character that suggests subtle fruity esters. Faint citrus notes emerge on closer inspection, layered beneath a clean malt foundation with no aggressive hop presence.

wheat grainyeastysubtle citrusclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and light, with wheat providing a soft, slightly grainy sweetness. Mid-palate shows a crisp, refreshing quality balanced by restrained citrus notes, while bitterness remains minimal at 18 IBU, allowing the malt and yeast character to shine without harsh edges.

smooth wheatcrisplight bodygentle citrus

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, fading quickly without lingering aftertaste. The overall impression is one of straightforward refreshment, ideal for warm weather drinking.

dry finishrefreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
77
Finish
75
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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