Category Archives: wheat beer

Beer Tasting: Lemondrop Wheat Ale

Posted on July 16, 2017 by

I always forget how much I enjoy a good American wheat ale. This one is a nice showcase for Lemondrop hops. Continue reading →

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Lemondrop Wheat Ale

Posted on June 9, 2017 by

Summer means wheat beers! My intention with this batch is to have something light and refreshing that won’t take too long to turn around, either. I also wanted to experiment with Lemondrop hops, and this seemed like the perfect style … Continue reading →

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Beer Tasting: 2016 Orange Summer Wheat Ale

Posted on May 29, 2016 by

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 … Continue reading →

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2016 Orange Summer Wheat Ale Kegged

Posted on February 24, 2016 by

Tonight (24 February 2016), I kegged my latest orange wheat ale. It had dropped from 1.043 to 1.010 gravity, for 4.3% abv. I added the orange extract (I had filtered out the peel pieces, leaving just the liquid), and it … Continue reading →

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2016 Orange Summer Wheat Ale

Posted on February 9, 2016 by

One of the better brews during the “early” stage of my homebrewing career was an orange wheat ale. Inspired by Hangar 24’s offering, my overall recollection is that I got some nice orange flavor into the mix. I would like … Continue reading →

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