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Washout Wheat

Holy City Brewing
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🌍 United States · American Wheat Ale · One of 32 American Wheat Ales in hopIQ

A GABF bronze-winning American wheat ale named for a well-loved stretch of Folly Beach. Soft notes of banana and clove emerge purely from the yeast — no additions — over a light, hazy, refreshing wheat body. The brewery's easygoing answer to a hot Charleston afternoon.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3

AWARDS

Bronze
Great American Beer Festival
Gold · 2025
World Beer Cup 2025
South German-Style Hefeweizen
Bronze — Great American Beer Festival
Gold — World Beer Cup 2025 (South German-Style Hefeweizen)
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
Gently sweet notes.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Very crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

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

FEATURED IN

#2 of 50The Best American Wheat BeersFeatured inThe Best American Beers

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Washout Wheat

Appearance

Pale straw yellow with a distinctly hazy, opaque body from suspended yeast and wheat protein. A modest white head forms quickly and dissipates into a thin collar; lacing clings softly to the glass as the beer is consumed. The turbidity is characteristic of the style—inviting rather than murky.

pale strawhazywhite headsoft lacing

Aroma

The nose leads with soft, ripe banana esters and subtle clove phenolics—both derived entirely from the yeast strain with no additional spicing. Gentle wheat malt undertones provide a clean, bready foundation. The overall impression is delicate and approachable, with no aggressive hop character.

banana esterclovewheat maltclean

Taste

The palate opens soft and light, with a prominent wheat grain character balanced by mild bitterness from noble-style hopping. Banana and clove notes persist gently through the mid-palate, layered with faint citrus notes and a smooth, slightly creamy mouthfeel. Bitterness remains restrained at 18 IBU, allowing the yeast-driven fruit to speak clearly.

wheat forwardsoft bitternessbananasmooth mouthfeel

Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, drying quickly without astringency. A whisper of bready yeast character lingers briefly on the palate, inviting another sip.

crispdryclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
77
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Washout 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 Washout 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, crisp, refreshing character as Washout Wheat will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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