Wheat Beer is one of my favorite styles, and drew me into drinking craft beer early on.
They are good to drink in any weather, and the light taste lends itself to those bright Florida days.
Today, we review the St. Pete Brewing’s Orange Wheat beer.
You can now find these beers in many grocery markets, and it normally sits next to the Milo IPA, St. Pete Brewing’s other flagship beer.
The brewery has been in business for over a year, and they are taking off pretty quickly.
But, let’s get into the beer.
Appearance: The Orange Wheat is a pale yellow color, but lacks a distinctive head. It is opaque or cloudy at first, but becomes clear after five minutes of sitting.
Smell: A strong wheat aroma with hints of orange and coriander. Those are the two main ingredients for flavor.
Taste: A sip of this beer is a lot like having a Dr. Pepper for the first time in months. It has a strong carbonation-like kick. Strong notes of wheat, but they are not overpowering. The after-taste consists of oranges with floral notes and coriander.
The beer leaves a pleasant sensation of wheat and oranges in your mouth afterward.
It may not come as a surprise, but I enjoyed this beer. If I were heading to the beach and needed something refreshing without being overwhelmed by the taste this beer would be a primary choice. It goes down easy, and the next sip always hits home.
