# Springtime Wheat Ales This Unfiltered Wheat Ale Uses a Classic German Yeast Strain By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2022-05-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/springtime-wheat-ale References: [radcraftbeer](https://radcraftbeer.com/news/lone-tree-hefeweizen) & [lonetreebrewingco](https://www.lonetreebrewingco.com/)  As winter turns to spring and spring begins to transition to summer, it's common knowledge that beer drinkers' minds begin to wander towards the latest and greatest wheat beer offerings to usher in the coming of the sun, which is precisely why [Lone Tree Brewing Company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oktoberfest-beer1) is putting forward a delicious and perfectly timed unfiltered wheat ale. Lone Tree's Hefeweizen beer is crafted with Noble hops and wheat and is fermented with Weihenstephan yeast, a classic German strain of yeast that adds a spicy character that is mellowed out by [banana, vanilla, and clove](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanilla-caramel-amber). The beer itself comes in at 5.4 percent alcohol by volume (ABV) and is positioned as an accessible and sessionable beverage. This delicious unfiltered wheat ale is truly a wonderful beverage with which to celebrate the arrival of the warmer months. It is available on tap at Lone Tree and in six-packs of cans. Image Credit: Lone Tree Brewing ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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's Driving This Trend - **Wheat Beer Revival:** The increasing consumer demand for wheat beers presents an opportunity for breweries to develop new wheat beer varieties. - **Craft Beer Culture:** The rise of craft beer culture provides opportunities for small breweries to establish a loyal customer base with their unique offerings. - **Alternative Yeast Strains:** Using less common yeast strains can create a unique flavor profile in beer, leading to new taste experiences and increased consumer interest. ### Who This Affects Most - **Craft Brewing:** Craft breweries can capitalize on consumer interest in seasonal beer offerings by developing distinct and flavorful seasonal beers. - **Food and Beverage Retail:** Retailers can showcase seasonal and unique beer offerings to attract customers and increase sales. - **Agriculture:** The increasing demand for wheat beer presents opportunities for wheat farmers to supply high quality wheat to breweries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Citrus-Spiked Wheat Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citrusspiked-wheat-ales.md) - [Exquisitely Flavored Wheat Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheat-beers.md) - [Pineapple Hefeweizen Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hefeweizen-beers.md) - [Orange-Hued Wheat Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citrus-ales.md) - [Citrus-Scented White Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citrusscented-white-ale.md) - [Citrusy Wheat Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoppy-wheat-ales.md) - [Fruit-Forward Wheat Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-wheat-ale.md) - [Festivities-Inspired Seasonal Lagers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oktoberfest-beer1.md) - [Springtime Spelt Saisons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spelt-saison.md)