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Yeastie Boys Rex Attitude

Yeastie Boys
New Zealand·Peated Wheat Ale
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Yeastie Boys' most famous experiment — a wheat beer brewed with heavily peated Scottish whisky malt. The result is unlike anything else: smoky, complex and deeply unusual. Rex Attitude is not for everyone, which is exactly the point.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Mild
Roasted bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
smokywheattoasty
smoky
wheat
toasty
earthy
roasted
yeasty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by dense, earthy peat smoke—reminiscent of Islay whisky malt—layered with soft wheat grain and a subtle toasty sweetness.
also:coffee,bready,dark fruit
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Yeastie Boys Rex Attitude

◎ Appearance

A pale straw-gold body with exceptional clarity, revealing the wheat beer's delicate foundation beneath the heavily peated character. The head is modest but persistent, with fine bubbles that leave a consistent lace on the glass. Carbonation is moderate and refined, appropriate to the style.

pale goldclearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by dense, earthy peat smoke—reminiscent of Islay whisky malt—layered with soft wheat grain and a subtle toasty sweetness. Underneath lies a quiet yeasty complexity, with hints of coffee and dark fruit emerging on deeper inspection. The alcohol presence is warm but well-integrated, not intrusive.

peat smokewheat graintoastycoffee notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with wheat's characteristic softness before the peated malt arrives mid-sip, filling the mouth with smoky, earthy depth. Roasted notes and a gentle bitterness (14 IBU) provide structure without aggression, while yeasty undertones and occasional dark fruit add dimension. The alcohol (7% ABV) brings warmth and a slight brassy character without harshness.

smokyroasted earthwheat softnessbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with peat smoke and toasted grain persisting on the palate for several minutes. A subtle coffee and bread note fades gradually, leaving behind a warm, slightly mineral aftertaste.

drysmoky persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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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