American Wheat Beer

• USA
• Ale/Lager
• ABV = 4.0 – 5.5% (Lower to normal)^
• IBU = 15-30
• SRM = 3-6

A straw-coloured, wheat-based American beer with a clean fermentation character and prominent hop flavour.

More hop character and less yeast character than German Weissbier. (Never with the banana and clove character of German Weissbier). Generally can have the same range and balance as American Blonde Ale, but with a wheat character as the primary malt flavour.

Appearance:

• Colour^ = Straw to gold
• Clarity = May range from clear to hazy with yeast, approximating the German Weissbier

Key Aromas & Flavours:

Aroma

• Malt = Low to moderate; bready, doughy, or grainy-sweet wheat
• Hops = Low to moderate; citrusy, spicy, floral, or fruity
• Yeast = None to moderate; lightly fruity, if present, but should not include banana

Flavour

• Malt = Low to moderate; bready, doughy, or grainy-sweet wheat
• Hops = Low to moderate; citrusy, spicy, floral, or fruity
• Yeast = None to moderate; lightly fruity, if present, but should not include banana
• Perceived Bitterness^ = Moderate
• Balance = Usually even, but may be slightly bitter

Aftertaste/Finish

Ranges; may have a moderate malty sweetness or finish quite dry and crisp

Mouthfeel:

• Body = Medium
• Carbonation = High
• Creaminess = (Optional: slight creaminess, giving a soft, ‘fluffy’ impression)