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Hay Maker Honey Wheat

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Brewed with local New Mexico honey, this light wheat ale leads with crisp honey notes before a lightly hoppy finish. Easy-drinking at 6.0 % ABV and 11 IBU, it counts among the canned beers in Tractor's regular lineup, and its tagline invites you to make hay while the sun shines.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Mild11 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
honeywheathoppy
honey
wheat
hoppy
clean
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with distinctive honey aromatics, floral and slightly sweet, layered beneath soft wheat grain notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hay Maker Honey Wheat

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting presentation. Fine carbonation produces a modest white head that lingers gently on the surface, leaving delicate lacing on the glass as you drink.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with distinctive honey aromatics, floral and slightly sweet, layered beneath soft wheat grain notes. A restrained herbal hop presence emerges on the second pass, adding freshness without dominating the profile.

honey-forwardwheat grainlight herbalclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp honey sweetness that integrates smoothly with soft wheat character. Mid-palate remains light and refreshing, with gentle hop bitterness providing subtle structure and preventing cloying warmth. Clean fermentation allows the adjunct and grain to shine without obstruction.

honey sweetnesssmooth wheatlight bitternessrefreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and brisk, with honey notes fading into a clean, slightly herbal aftertaste. Total character remains light and approachable, inviting another sip.

dry finishherbal fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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