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Wherry

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Floral aromas lead, then grapefruit zest and a lemony lift meet light, biscuity malt and sweet malt. Wherry was the first beer in Woodforde's lineup and has been crafted since 1981; this amber ale comes in at just 3.8% ABV and leads the core cask range. Water, malted barley, hops and yeast are all it needs, and it is vegan.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralcitrusymalty
floral
citrusy
malty
bready
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with delicate floral notes that give way to pronounced grapefruit zest and a subtle lemony citrus lift.
also:caramel
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wherry

◎ Appearance

Wherry presents a bright amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with visible lacing. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending a gentle effervescence without aggressive bubbling. Light catches the beer pleasantly, revealing its clean, inviting color.

bright amberclearpersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with delicate floral notes that give way to pronounced grapefruit zest and a subtle lemony citrus lift. Beneath these top notes sits a clean, lightly biscuity malt base with a thread of sweetness that grounds the composition. The overall impression is fresh and aromatic without aggressive hoppy character.

floral and citrusgrapefruit zestbiscuit maltbright and clean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with malty sweetness and a gentle breadiness that reflects the beer's modest grain bill. Citrus and floral notes from the Edelpilz hops integrate smoothly across the mid-palate, creating a balanced profile where neither malt nor hops dominates. The bitterness is restrained at 28 IBU, allowing the clean malt character and subtle caramel undertones to shine through.

balanced malt and hopsbready sweetnesssoft citrus bite

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with the citrus and floral notes fading gracefully as a light malty dryness emerges. No harsh edges or lingering bitterness—just a smooth, refreshing aftertaste that invites another sip.

clean, short finishsmoothrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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 Amber Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Amber Ale?

Amber Ales have 4.5–6.2% ABV and IBU 25–40. Caramel malt sweetness balanced by moderate hop bitterness, a reddish-amber colour and smooth finish.

Finding a similar Amber Ale

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