Wheatwine

A richly textured, high-alcohol wheat beer with significant breadiness, wheat, and malt flavors. The soft wheat character provides a contrast to the hop bitterness.

Moderate to strong hop aroma with citrus or tropical notes. Rich bready wheat malt aroma. Low fruity esters. Alcohol warmth present. Combination of strong wheat character with assertive American hops.

Gold to deep copper, 8-15 SRM. Clear to slightly hazy. White to off-white head with moderate retention.

Rich bready wheat malt flavor. Moderate to high American hop bitterness and citrus or tropical flavor. Low to moderate fruity esters. Warming alcohol. Semi-dry finish. Wheat and hops in balance.

Full body with moderate carbonation. Rich and chewy from wheat. Alcohol warmth present. Smooth and substantial.

An American craft innovation combining high wheat content (typically 50%+) with Barleywine strength levels. Odell Brewing's Isolation Ale and Rubicon Brewing's Winter Wheat Wine are early examples. The style emerged in the 1990s-2000s as American craft brewers pushed wheat beer to extremes. Combines the soft wheat character of Hefeweizen with the intensity of Barleywine.

What is Wheatwine beer?

Wheatwine (BJCP 22D) — a rich, strong wheat-based ale with breadiness and complexity.

What is the ABV of Wheatwine?

Wheatwine has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 8.0-12.0%.

How bitter is Wheatwine beer?

Wheatwine measures 30-60 IBU (International Bitterness Units).

What are some examples of Wheatwine beers?

Odell Brewing Rupture, Dogfish Head Wheatwine, Goose Island Matilda (partial), Boulevard Brewing Wheat Wine Ale