Sunshine Wheat - New Belgium Brewing

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Sunshine Wheat

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STORY

SUNSHINE WHEAT is a great beer for trouncing thirst. Yet, it has a depth of character that inspires a quiet moment's reflection. Sunshine Wheat swirls in the mouth with ripples of coriander and orange peel tartness, settling nicely into a tranquil sea of apple and honey tones. A filtered wheat beer, Sunshine offers a crisp, refreshing alternative to heavier-bodied heffe-weizens.

Continuing with the love of the great outdoors, we introduced Sunshine Wheat in 12-Packable Cans. From fishing to camping to festivals, now you can take the Sunshine with you.

BEER FACTS

Birthdate: May, 1992

Body: Light

ABV: 4.8%

IBU: 14

Calories: 143

Hops: Target

Malts: Pale, Carapils, Wheat

Yeast: House Ale Yeast

Fruits/Spice: Orange Peel, Coriander

Aroma: Fruity, herbal aroma with a sweet and tart citrus nose and flavor.. Gentle wheaty characteristic with no hop aroma/flavor.

Mouthfeel: Light crisp carbonation with a clean and fruity finish.

Flavor: Huge spicy/herbal/fruity coriander flavor brought out by the beer’s carbonation. Subtle orange and lemon, rounded malt character with little bitterness- bitter orange zest. Slightly sweet with a hint of apple and honey and sage Slightly tart and tangy.

Visual: Light and sunny yellow with a slight sheen (halo-due to wheat addition), white lacing and creamy head.

Food Pairings

Simple Sunshine Derek Kennedy, Cheese Aficionado, recommends: print recipe Simple Sunshine It's important for neither the beer nor the cheese to overpower the other so I find wonderful simplicity to work best with Sunshine Wheat. Creamy French brie or an Italian fontina is perfect in that they have their own character but won't hide the fruitiness or mild spices.
Pork Osso Bucco with rutabaga, watercress, and gremoulata Chef Todd Davies, Partner of Tap House Grill, recommends: print recipe Pork Osso Bucco with rutabaga, watercress, and gremoulata I braise the pork in apple cider, tomato (for acidity), garlic (for depth), and sunshine wheat. The apple compliments the tartness and finish of the yeasts. The rutabaga, also braised in cider, is sweet and tart to complement the malts. The peppery watercress contrasts the yeasts, while the gremoulata (breadcrumb, parsley, cilantro, orange zest) accentuates the spices of the beer.