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Grizzly Wheat Ale

Yukon Brewing
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🌍 Canada · American Wheat Ale · One of 32 American Wheat Ales in hopIQ

An unfiltered wheat ale, hazy pale gold under a soft white head. The aroma brings fresh orange peel and lemon with a quiet doughy wheat note underneath. The body is light and rounded, almost creamy from the wheat protein, carrying citrus zest and a faint grainy sweetness. Hopping stays in the background and leaves only a light herbal edge before a short, soft finish. Long a seasonal release before it moved into the permanent range.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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

Very 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 American Wheat Ale.
Hop character
herbal
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
hazy
citrusy
orange
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Grizzly Wheat Ale

Appearance

A hazy pale gold body beneath a soft, pillowy white head that settles into a delicate foam collar. The unfiltered character creates a cloudy suspension throughout, scattering light gently rather than shining through. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, supporting the gentle effervescence without aggressive activity.

pale goldhazy, unfilteredsoft white headgently cloudy

Aroma

Fresh citrus dominates the nose, with distinct orange peel and bright lemon zest rising above a quiet, doughy wheat foundation. The malt backbone remains understated, allowing the fruit character to lead while a faint herbal whisper hovers in the background. The overall impression is clean and refreshing, without aggressive hop presence or fermentation notes.

orange peel, lemon zestdoughy wheatlight herbalcitrus-forward

Taste

The palate opens soft and rounded, with wheat protein lending a creamy, almost silken mouthfeel despite the beer's light body. Citrus zest and a gentle grainy sweetness weave through the mid-palate, while herbal bitterness enters only as a faint edge, never sharp or assertive. The profile remains balanced and approachable, letting the wheat character and citrus notes carry through without demanding attention from hoppy bitterness.

creamy wheatcitrus zest, grainlight, softsubtle bitterness

Finish

The finish is short and clean, fading smoothly without lingering bitterness or astringency. A faint herbal and citrus echo remains briefly on the palate before giving way to a refreshing, thirst-quenching absence.

short, cleansmooth fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Grizzly Wheat Ale

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Grizzly Wheat Ale

About American Wheat Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Wheat Ale?

American 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 American Wheat Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hazy, wheat, citrusy character as Grizzly Wheat Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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