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wheat beer

 

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Noun wheat beer has 1 sense
  1. Weissbier, white beer, wheat beer - a general name for beers made from wheat by top fermentation; usually very pale and cloudy and effervescent
    --1 is a kind of ale
    --1 has particulars: Weizenbier; Weizenbock

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Wheat Beer

Description:

Wheat beer, also known as Weissbier or white beer, is a type of beer that is brewed using a significant proportion of wheat, typically alongside barley. This style of beer originated in Germany and is characterized by its refreshing, light-bodied nature and distinct flavors of clove, banana, citrus, and spice. Wheat beers are often hazy or cloudy in appearance due to the presence of suspended wheat proteins, which contribute to their smooth and creamy texture.

Senses:

Sense 1 - Type of Beer:

Wheat beer refers to a specific type of beer that is brewed using a significant proportion of wheat in addition to barley.

Example sentence: I ordered a refreshing wheat beer to quench my thirst on a hot summer day.

Sense 2 - German Origin:

Wheat beer specifically refers to the variant of beer that originated in Germany, known as Weissbier or white beer.

Example sentence: During Oktoberfest, many people enjoy drinking traditional German wheat beer.

Sense 3 - Flavor Profile:

Wheat beer can refer to any beer that prominently showcases the flavors of clove, banana, citrus, and spice, often achieved through the use of specific yeast strains.

Example sentence: The wheat beer I tried had a delightful combination of citrusy and spicy notes.

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