# Citrusy Wheat Ales This Hoppy Wheat Ale is Infused With Lemon Peel & Fresh Orange By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2023-06-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoppy-wheat-ales References: [brewbound](https://www.brewbound.com/news/ecliptic-and-sierra-nevada-collaborating-on-secchi-hoppy-wheat-ale) & [eclipticbrewing](https://eclipticbrewing.com/beer)  Portland, Oregon-based [Ecliptic Brewing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-beer) has teamed up with none other than the Chico, California-based [Sierra Nevada Brewing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-hazy-ipa) in order to launch the latest and greatest in the two breweries 'Cosmic Collaboration' line in the form of the Secchi Hoppy Wheat Ale. This particular wheat ale comes in at 6.5 percent ABV (alcohol by volume) and 55 IBU ([International](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-wheat-beer) Bitterness Units). The brew was crafted with the use of pale and wheat malts, with a quadrant of hops of the Amarillo, Citra, McKenzie and Strata varieties lending it fragrance and hoppy goodness. The use of zesty lemon peel and fresh orange help add a pleasing citrus character to the brew. Named after a mountain range on the moon, the Secchi Hoppy Wheat Ale is a pleasingly fruit-forward offering. Image Credit: Ecliptic Brewing ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fruit-infused Beers:** Opportunity to create innovative beers by infusing different fruits for unique flavors. - **Collaborative Brewing:** Potential for breweries to collaborate and create unique beers by combining their expertise and resources. - **Citrus-flavored Ales:** Growing demand for ales with citrus flavors, offering a refreshing twist to traditional beer recipes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Craft Beer:** Craft breweries can explore fruit-infused beers and collaborate with other breweries to stay competitive in the market. - **Beverage:** Beverage companies can tap into the trend of citrus-flavored ales by developing their own line of fruit-infused beers. - **Hospitality:** Bars and restaurants can attract customers by offering a variety of citrus-flavored ales, catering to the growing demand for unique beer experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Orange-Hued Wheat Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citrus-ales.md) - [Citrus-Spiked Wheat Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citrusspiked-wheat-ales.md) - [Fruit-Forward Wheat Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-wheat-ale.md) - [Citrus-Scented White Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citrusscented-white-ale.md) - [Cosmic Collaborative Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-beer.md) - [Aromatic Juicy IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-ipa.md) - [Exquisitely Flavored Wheat Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheat-beers.md) - [Fruity Wheat Beer Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheat-beer-collection.md) - [Springtime Wheat Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/springtime-wheat-ale.md)