Everyone loves his or her local watering hole, no matter how bad it actually is. Local breweries are very much the same way. Two years ago my local brewery, Hangar 24, opened (Happy 2nd Anniversary, btw) in Redlands, CA. Their flagship beer is the Orange Wheat. It appeals to the local history of the area, which was once covered in orange groves, even going so far as to have many of their logos mimic orange crate labels.
There is not a bar in my area where you cannot at least get a pint of Orange Wheat, if not a few of Hanger 24’s other beers. But is it a great beer?
The short answer is: I don’t think so… but, I do think it is the perfect beer for the Inland Empire area. My reasons? Inland Empire is hot as balls all year round (seriously.) and Orange Wheat is a refreshing, low alcohol wheat beer. Second, it appeals to the locals and local history. Finally, what it lacks in innovation and creativity it makes up for with a orange flavor that will certainly please the average beer drinker.
QUICK TASTE
Hanger 24, Orange Wheat
Redlands, CA
ABV: 4.60%
Beer Style: American Wheat Ale
Appearance: Cloudy golden color, ¼ inch thin head
Aromatics: Oranges, a bit of grainy hay smells
Taste: Sweet, not much bitterness, tart and very refreshing
Notes: A well-made beer but nothing exciting or overly unique, Smart advertising placement
Score: 79
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