O'Fallon Wheach 12Pk Cans

O'Fallon Wheach 12Pk Cans is a peach-flavored American wheat ale at 5.1% ABV, sold in a 12-pack of cans from Missouri's O'Fallon Brewery. Originally named Best Beer in St. Louis by the Riverfront Times in 2007, Wheach has remained one of the most recognized fruit wheat beers from the greater St. Louis craft scene, accumulating over 23,000 ratings on Untappd with a 3.5 out of 5 average.

Quick Facts: ABV: 5.1%  |  Origin: Missouri, USA  |  Style: American Peach Wheat Ale  |  IBU: 7  |  Brewery: O'Fallon Brewery (est. 2000)

Production & Heritage

O'Fallon Brewery was founded in 2000 in St. Charles County, Missouri, eventually expanding to a 40,000-square-foot facility in Maryland Heights, MO, where it operated a 15-barrel brewhouse. Wheach starts with an award-winning wheat beer base built on Pilsner malt, White Wheat malt, and Bonlander Munich-style malt, hopped lightly with Glacier hops to just 7 IBUs before natural peach flavoring is added. Following the brewery's closure in 2024, the Wheach brand was acquired by Urban Chestnut Brewing Company, which continues production in the St. Louis area.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Peach juice and wheat flour dominate the nose immediately. Soft floral undertones sit behind the fruit, giving the aroma a summery, approachable character.

Taste: The entry is distinctly sweet with ripe, candy-like peach flavor that hits quickly and carries through the mid-palate. White wheat grain provides a dry counterbalance that keeps the sweetness from becoming cloying. The minimal hop bitterness at 7 IBUs allows the peach to remain the central focus from start to finish.

Finish: Light and clean, with peach fading to a subtle wheat-grain dryness. The thin-to-medium body and lively carbonation make for a crisp, quick finish that invites another sip.

How to Drink Wheach

Wheach drinks best cold, straight from the can or poured into a pint glass to release the peach aroma. Its low bitterness and fruit-forward sweetness make it a natural poolside or barbecue beer. For a Peach Radler, mix it half-and-half with fresh lemonade to amplify the citrus-stone fruit combination. A Peach Shandy Float pairs Wheach with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a playful dessert drink. It also works as the beer component in a Beergarita, where its peach sweetness complements lime juice and a salted rim.

Best For

• Backyard cookouts and summer gatherings where light, fruity beer is the right tempo
• Introducing non-craft-beer drinkers to something beyond mass-market lagers
• Stocking a cooler for a float trip or beach day
• Pairing with brunch dishes that call for something sweeter than a standard wheat ale

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Wheach taste like? Wheach delivers a prominent, sweet peach flavor layered over a light wheat-grain base, with very low hop bitterness and a fizzy, refreshing mouthfeel. The overall impression is fruity, approachable, and easy-drinking.

How does Wheach compare to Blue Moon Belgian White? Blue Moon relies on Valencia orange peel and coriander spice for its fruit character and has a fuller wheat body, while Wheach is sweeter and more directly fruit-flavored with its peach infusion. Wheach also comes in at a slightly lower IBU, making it noticeably less bitter on the palate.

Is Wheach good for beginners? Wheach is an excellent gateway craft beer for anyone who finds hoppy or malt-heavy ales intimidating. The familiar peach sweetness and light body make it one of the most accessible fruit wheat beers available.

Where is Wheach made? Wheach was originally brewed by O'Fallon Brewery, which was founded in 2000 in St. Charles County, Missouri, and later operated out of Maryland Heights, MO. Following O'Fallon Brewery's closure in 2024, Urban Chestnut Brewing Company in the St. Louis area acquired the brand and continues production.

What foods pair well with Wheach? Grilled chicken or shrimp skewers work well, as the peach sweetness complements smoky char. Fresh summer salads with goat cheese and stone fruit echo the beer's flavor profile. Mild fish tacos with mango salsa match its light body. Peach cobbler or vanilla pound cake lean into the dessert side. Soft, creamy cheeses like Brie balance the carbonation and fruit sweetness.

What sizes does Wheach come in? This listing is a 12-pack of cans, which is the primary retail format for Wheach; individual cans and six-packs may also be available depending on the market.

Is Wheach worth the price? Wheach positions as an accessible, everyday craft beer rather than a premium or limited-release offering. For a fruit-forward wheat ale with consistent flavor and wide availability in the Midwest, it represents solid value within its category.

Why Wheach?

Wheach earned its following the hard way — as the flagship of a small Missouri brewery that built a loyal regional audience over more than two decades. The grain bill of Pilsner, White Wheat, and Bonlander malts gives it more complexity than many fruit beers that rely on a generic pale base, while the restrained 7-IBU hop profile ensures the peach flavor stays front and center. Its 2007 Best Beer in St. Louis recognition from the Riverfront Times cemented its place in the local craft beer conversation. Now brewed under Urban Chestnut's stewardship, Wheach carries that original recipe and St. Louis identity into its next chapter.