Hangar 24 Orange Wheat: A Refreshing Inland Empire Brew

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While waiting for a movie, the author's wife Denise developed a craving for beer and ordered Hangar 24's Orange Wheat, an unfiltered wheat beer brewed with locally-sourced oranges from the Inland Empire region of Southern California. The author and his wife both enjoyed sharing the large bottle of the 4.6% ABV brew, which the brewery says is "crisp, tangy and refreshing."

Why it matters

Hangar 24's Orange Wheat highlights the Inland Empire's citrus-growing heritage and the brewery's commitment to using locally-sourced ingredients. As major citrus production has declined in the region, Hangar 24's partnership with the Inland Orange Conservancy helps support efforts to preserve the area's remaining orange trees.

The details

Hangar 24 Craft Brewery is located across the street from Redlands Municipal Airport in Redlands, California. The Orange Wheat is an unfiltered wheat beer that is brewed with oranges purchased through the Old Grove Orange company, an affiliate of the non-profit Inland Orange Conservancy. The brewery advises pairing the beer with fish, salads, mozzarella cheese, and less-spicy Mexican or Thai food.

• Hangar 24 Craft Brewery was founded in Redlands, California.