Here at our Milford brewery, we live for those golden hour moments, when the sun starts dipping behind the river and friends gather, clicking pictures. That first cool sip of golden wheat beer? Pure magic. It’s the taste of community, relaxation, and a perfect Cincinnati evening.

We want to bring you into that moment with us by exploring two wonderful styles that define the wheat beer world. We will share the story of the classic Belgian witbier, with its gentle spice notes, and its bright cousin, the American wheat. We will also break down what we love about each style and why we think you will love them too.

So join us as we explore everything that makes Wheat Beer such a beloved part of our taproom and the Milford community.

The Origins of Wheat Beer: Tradition Meets Innovation

You know that feeling when you discover something old becoming new again? That’s how we feel about wheat beers every time we brew them. We’re standing on the shoulders of monks and farmers who centuries ago discovered that adding wheat to beer created something magical, a hazy, homey classic.

Belgian Witbier Tradition

When we add coriander and orange peel, we’re connecting with 400 years of brewing wisdom. There’s something special about following a recipe that has brought people together for generations. While German hefeweizen leans toward banana notes, witbier brings that spicy citrus character that just tastes like summer on our patio.

American Innovation

We also love putting our own spin on things. Our 71 Peaches was born from our attempt to capture the taste of Ohio summers in a glass, while Blackbird Fly started as a fun experiment with blackberry puree that our regulars loved so much we kept brewing it. That’s the beauty of American brewing. We get to play while still making approachable, sessionable beers that bring people together. 

This creative freedom remains what keeps craft beer styles exciting for us and our customers.

Brewing Process: What Makes Wheat Ales Unique

You know how sometimes you taste something and just feel at home? That’s what we’re going for with our wheat beers. We start with the beautiful wheat malt that gives our brews their soft, comforting quality you just don’t get from barley alone. It’s like the difference between your favorite t-shirt and a stiff new collar.

When we’re working on our Belgian styles, it feels like we’re adding the final touches to a good meal. But with our American wheat beers, we step back and let those local Ohio ingredients do the talking. We’re really just here to help them shine.

That hazy look in your glass? That’s the wheat doing its beautiful thing. We don’t force it; we just let the beer be what it wants to be. It’s that natural cloudiness and smooth texture that makes sipping on a Belgian witbier feel like catching up with an old friend.

Finding Your Favorite Wheat Beer

When we pour our 71 Peaches wheat ale, we often notice the beer-lovers’ whole expression change. That moment of discovery is why we brew.

Some of our regulars love the traditional Belgian styles best. They appreciate how the gentle spices and citrus notes connect us to brewing history. Others prefer our fruit-forward, vibrant American approach, where bright flavors like peach and blackberry twinkle through.

There’s no right or wrong choice here. It’s about finding the beer that makes your taste buds happy. Whether you lean toward complex traditional flavors or bright fruity notes, we’re just grateful to share our passion for Wheat Beer with you.

Perfect Food Pairings for Wheat Ales

We’ve found our Belgian-style witbier creates magic with our crock of chili as well, balancing the warmth and spice perfectly. For our fruit-forward wheat ales, they’ve become our go-to pairing with cheesy bread and chips with queso; the bright fruit notes play so nicely against that creamy richness.

Half the fun is watching our regulars discover their own perfect combinations. We’d love to see what you create from our menu. Pull up a chair, order a flight, and let’s discover together why Wheat Beer might just be the perfect dining companion.

Modern Takes and Creative Brews

We get as excited as kids in a candy shop when we experiment with new wheat beer variations. It’s exciting watching a classic style transform with our local ingredients and creative techniques.

Our brewers love playing with seasonal fruits from Ohio farms. You’ve probably tasted the results in our 71 Peaches and Blackbird Fly brews. We’re also experimenting with dry hopping methods that add bright, aromatic notes to our American wheat varieties without losing that smooth wheat character we all love.

What makes this process so special is sharing these creations with our community. There’s nothing better than watching your faces glow when you discover new favorite combinations. This constant innovation and bond with our customers are what make craft beer styles so endlessly fascinating for us.

Where to Enjoy Exceptional Wheat Ales

The best way to enjoy a wheat beer is right where it’s made, surrounded by the community that inspires and supports it. There’s a special kind of calmness in sipping a fresh pint at our award-winning Milford taproom, where you can almost taste the river valley breeze in every glass.

For a true taste of our approach to classic styles, we recommend our Curveball Belgian Wit. It’s our tribute to tradition, brewed with orange peel and coriander for that refreshing, spicy character we love. Or, craving something local? Our Blackbird Fly Blackberry Wheat Ale is perfect for showcasing how we use fruit purees to create something uniquely ours.

We invite you to experience these beers at their source. Pull up a chair on our patio, watch the world go by the river, and let us share a pint with you.

Savor the World of Wheat Ales

There’s something special about watching friends connect over a shared flight, pointing out the gentle spices in our Curveball or the ripe berry notes in our Blackbird Fly.

These beers represent everything we love about brewing, balancing that perfect balance of honoring tradition while embracing creativity.

We’d love to share this experience with you at Little Miami Brewing Company. Let us pour you something refreshing and help you discover your new favorite wheat beer. Come create your own stories at our taproom; we’d love to save a seat for you. Visit us today!