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Yukon Brewing
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🌍 Canada · Fruit Wheat Ale · One of 14 Fruit Wheat Ales in hopIQ

A wheat ale built around real pineapple, guava and mango juice rather than flavouring. Pineapple leads in both nose and mouth, ripe and slightly tart, with guava and mango filling in behind it and a natural citrus edge coming from the wheat. Underneath sits a faint bready wheat character over a light, soft body. The balance runs tart against sweet, and the finish stays short and clean.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Fruit Wheat Ale.
Hop character
tropical
citrusy
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
tart
Malt character
wheatbready
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Friend Shaped

Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and a light, delicate head that settles to a thin collar. The carbonation is gentle and persistent, appropriate to the wheat ale's soft structure. Lacing clings lightly to the glass as the beer is consumed.

pale goldenbright, clearsoft headfine carbonation

Aroma

Pineapple dominates the nose with ripe, slightly tart character leading the charge. Guava and mango arrive as supporting notes, layered beneath the tropical fruit notes. A subtle citrus edge and faint bready wheat character round out the profile without overwhelming.

pineapple, ripe and tartguava and mangocitrus edgesubtle wheat malt

Taste

Pineapple again takes point on the palate, carrying that natural tartness through the entry. Guava and mango fill the mid-palate with a smooth sweetness that balances against the fruit's acidity. A light bready wheat note sits beneath the surface, while the overall body remains soft and approachable.

tropical fruit forwardtart-sweet balancelight, soft bodywheat character

Finish

The finish is short and clean, with the tartness fading to a refreshing, dry conclusion. No lingering bitterness or heavy sweetness remains.

short, cleanrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Friend Shaped

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 6–9°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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Friend Shaped

About Fruit Wheat Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Fruit Wheat Ale?

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

Finding a similar Fruit Wheat Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, tropical, wheat character as Friend Shaped will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Other Fruit Wheat Ales in hopIQ