Style: Wheat (American)

ABV: 4.0 IBU: 10.0

87/100

Aroma:	11
Appearance:	3
Flavor:	17
Mouthfeel:	4

Great Lakes Brewing Company Crushworthy Lo-Cal Citrus Wheat

What the brewers say

“A lightly filtered body and a sweet kiss of orange.”

What our panel thought

“Light bready aroma shows just a hint of graininess, with subtle orange and lemon. Moderately low bready base supports moderate orange and light lemon flavor. A medium-low floral hoppy character adds complexity. A light bitterness balances and lingers into a fruity finish.”

What our editors thought

“Light citrus notes in the nose with a very slight herbal twang. The sip is broadly citrus, not sweet, and wheat-like without the typical softness.”

Review printed in: Beyond Barley (April-May 2022) (View All Issues)

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