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Washout Wheat

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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
PaceA Few

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)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatbreadyclean
wheat
bready
clean
banana
citrusy
yeasty
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, ripe banana esters and subtle clove phenolics—both derived entirely from the yeast strain with no additional spicing.
also:fruity
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

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
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?

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