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Winking Seal Mekong Mashup

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🌍 Vietnam · American Wheat · One of 7 American Wheats in hopIQ

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%
IBU
15
SRM
pale golden3
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Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

tropical
100%
wheat
100%
fruity
60%
refreshing
60%
citrusy
60%
light
60%
peach
30%
clean
30%
sweet
30%
crisp
30%
malty
30%
smooth
30%
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About American Wheat

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What is a American Wheat?

American Wheat is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Winking Seal Mekong Mashup

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.

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
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