I am many weeks past kicking the keg of my latest orange wheat beer, but fortunately I did a tasting for posterity–on the very last pour for the batch. This recipe has earned its place in my regular rotation!

• The Basics
  • Original gravity = 1.043; final gravity = 1.010; abv = 4.3%; estimated IBU = 22.
• Aroma
  • Light orange blossom aroma, absolutely delightful!
• Appearance
  • There is a moderate haze in the medium-yellow beer. The head is white, medium-fine and of moderate size and decent retention.
• Flavor
  • The flavor is primarily a low-level of bready maltiness, with a low bitterness and a gentle orange flavor on the finish.
• Mouthfeel
  • The beer has a light body and moderate carbonation. The finish has a gentle bitterness, but nothing too overpowering.
• Overall
  • This is a darned fine beer; it hits pretty much every note I was looking for. I am particularly pleased with how the orange came through; just the right amount, without being too far in the background or too much in the front.
• Overall score: 9.5/10