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Sunburst Wheat

Laughing Sun Brewing
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🌍 United States · American Wheat Ale · One of 32 American Wheat Ales in hopIQ

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
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Very crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Wheat Ale.
Malt character
wheat
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
yeasty
Distinctive notes
citrusy

FEATURED IN

Featured inThe Best American Wheat Beers

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Sunburst Wheat

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

Serve at 5–8°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Sunburst Wheat

About American Wheat Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same wheat, refreshing, crisp character as Sunburst Wheat will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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