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Winking Seal Mekong Mashup

Vietnam·American Wheat Ale
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Winking Seal's signature beer — a tropical summer ale inspired by the Mekong Delta. Light wheat body with Vietnamese fruit notes and a refreshing finish. Mekong Mashup is Saigon's most distinctive craft beer: playful, tropical and unmistakably Vietnamese.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalwheatfruity
tropical
wheat
fruity
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with distinctive wheat bread and grain notes, followed by prominent tropical fruit esters typical of wheat ale yeast.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Winking Seal Mekong Mashup

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue characteristic of American wheat ales, with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting presentation. The beer displays a fine white head with good retention, and lively carbonation creates an effervescent quality that enhances its refreshing summer appeal.

pale goldenclearfine white headeffervescent

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with distinctive wheat bread and grain notes, followed by prominent tropical fruit esters typical of wheat ale yeast. Subtle clove and banana notes emerge, accompanied by a light citrus zest that suggests Vietnamese influence, creating an inviting and complex aromatic profile.

wheat breadtropical fruitbananacitrus zest

◐ Taste

The palate opens with creamy wheat character and subtle grainy sweetness, evolving into tropical and fruity notes that define its signature Mekong-inspired profile. Mild spice from clove adds complexity, while low bitterness (15 IBU) ensures a smooth, approachable entry that leads to a clean, refreshing mid-palate without harsh edges.

creamy wheattropicalbanana-clovelight bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with tropical fruit notes lingering gently on the palate. A subtle sweetness from wheat and banana fades gracefully, leaving a crisp, quenching aftertaste that invites another sip.

refreshingcleancrisp
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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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