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Yukon Brewing
Canada·Fruit Wheat Ale
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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitytropicalwheat
fruity
tropical
wheat
citrusy
clean
tart
Aroma
Pineapple dominates the nose with ripe, slightly tart character leading the charge.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

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
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°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 Fruit Wheat Ale

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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.

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