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312 URBAN WHEAT ALE
Inspired by the city of Chicago and densely populated
with flavor, 312’s spicy aroma of Cascade hops is
followed by a crisp, fruity ale flavor delivered in a
smooth, creamy body that's immensely refreshing.
What people are saying:
1. 312 has a lot of flavor for a lighter beer. This
is one of my go-to beers, especially if I need to
entertain and have beer that I know most will like.
In my experience it goes well with chicken and fish,
or after a long day of work. If you haven't tried it I
strongly recommend that you do.
2. Tastes like a macro lager without the nasty
corn flavor. This is one super light, watery flavored
beer. It doesn't taste bad at all, its just so light and
weak! A perfect starter beer for sure.
Appearance: Hazy, light golden in color with a
moderate, sticky white head, which retains well.
Thick, fine-beaded lacing coats the glass walls. The
carbonation is slight.
Aroma: Classic American Pale Wheat aroma, very
bread-like, with some grassy and citric hops. In all,
the hop aroma seems quite mild.
Taste: Opens with a sturdy wheat malt presence, as
well as lemony and grapefruit hops. In all, the hops
have the upper hand throughout the taste, but not
by much. Finishes with a mild wave of lemony hops,
which finish cleanly.
42
April 2014
Mouth feel: Smooth, soft, and
pleasant.
Drinkability/notes: Very drinkable,
perfect for summer.
Presentation: Packaged in a standard
twelve-ounce brown glass long-neck
bottle with a pry-off crown, served in
a New Belgium Brewing chalice. ✤
Recipe Information:
Style: Urban Wheat
Alcohol by Volume: 4.2%
International Bitterness Units: 18
Color: Hazy Straw
Hops: First Gold, Liberty, Cascade
Malts: 2 Row, Torrified Wheat
Serving Suggestions:
Preferred Glass: Tall Glass
Food Pairings: Salads, Fish
Cheese Pairings: Fresh Chevre,
Buffalo Mozzarella
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