Beer
Wheat beer, counted like other ales
Wheat in the grain bill changes texture and tradition. It does not change the 10-gram definition.
- Typical labelled range
- ~4–5.5%
- 500 mL at 5%
- ~2.0
- Fermentation family
- Ale
- Source of truth
- Label
Wheat beer is beer made with a notable portion of wheat malt. Many hefeweizen and witbier-style products are labelled around 4–5.5% ABV — similar to other full-strength beers. A 500 mL wheat beer at 5% is about 2.0 Australian standard drinks. “Cloudy” is not a lower count.
Definition
Wheat beer. An ale traditionally brewed with wheat as well as barley. The grain is not a standard-drink class.
Wheat beer versus lager
| Compare | Many wheat beers | Many full-strength lagers |
|---|---|---|
| Typical labelled ABV | Often 4–5.5%. | Often 4–5%. |
| Common serve | Sometimes a 500 mL bottle — closer to two standard drinks at 5%. | Often a 375 mL can — around 1.4–1.5 at 4.9%. |
| Appearance | Often hazy. Haze is not alcohol. | Often clear. Clarity is not alcohol. |
Questions
Questions people actually ask
Not as a rule. Many sit in the same ABV band. Compare the two labels.
Haze is not a deduction
Use the beer hub for glass sizes, standard drinks for the formula, and the guidelines for the adult numbers.