O'Fallon Wheach 6Pk

O'Fallon Wheach 6Pk is a peach-infused American wheat ale from O'Fallon Brewery in Missouri, packaged as a six-pack at 5.1% ABV. Brewed with Kolsch yeast and natural peach extract layered over a wheat beer base, Wheach has earned an 81 on BeerAdvocate across nearly 500 ratings and holds a 3.5 out of 5 on Untappd with over 23,000 reviews — making it one of the more widely recognized fruit wheat ales in the Midwest.

Quick Facts: ABV: 5.1%  |  IBU: 7  |  Origin: Maryland Heights, Missouri  |  Style: Peach Wheat Ale  |  Brewery: O'Fallon Brewery

Production & Heritage

O'Fallon Brewery was founded in 2000 in St. Charles County, Missouri, and relocated to a 40,000-square-foot facility in Maryland Heights in June 2015. The brewery uses Kolsch yeast across its entire lineup, giving each beer a clean, slightly fruity fermentation character distinct from standard American ale strains. For Wheach, the base beer is built on a grain bill of pilsner malt and wheat, then dosed with natural peach extract rather than whole fruit — a deliberate choice that delivers consistent peach flavor batch to batch while keeping the body light and the IBU count at a barely perceptible 7.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Slightly hazy, pale gold with moderate carbonation and a thin white head.

Aroma: Ripe peach juice arrives first, followed by wheat flour and a subtle floral note from the Kolsch yeast. The overall impression is gentle and summery without heavy sweetness on the nose.

Taste: The entry delivers a straightforward burst of peach that leans mildly sweet, then transitions into a grainy, malty mid-palate where the wheat backbone asserts itself. That underlying grain dryness provides balance, preventing the fruit from dominating and keeping the beer from tipping into cloying territory.

Finish: Thin to medium in body with lively carbonation that lifts the finish. The peach fades quickly, leaving behind clean wheat and a refreshingly dry close that invites the next sip.

How to Drink Wheach

Wheach is built for easy, cold consumption straight from the bottle or poured into a Weizen glass to release its peach aromatics. It drinks best well-chilled, ideally between 38–45°F. Beyond drinking it straight, the beer's light fruit character and low bitterness make it a surprisingly versatile mixer: try it in a Peach Shandy with fresh lemonade for a backyard classic, use it as the beer component in a Beergarita where the peach plays off lime and tequila, or build a Radler with grapefruit soda to amplify the citrus-fruit interplay.

Best For

• Summer cookouts and poolside sessions where sessionability matters
• Introducing non-craft-beer drinkers to wheat ales through an approachable fruit gateway
• Pairing alongside light warm-weather fare like grilled chicken or fish tacos
• Bringing a crowd-friendly six-pack to a gathering where diverse tastes are present

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Wheach taste like? Wheach delivers a noticeable peach sweetness balanced by grainy wheat dryness and a clean, lightly fizzy finish. The fruit flavor is present but restrained, making it refreshing rather than sugary.

How does Wheach compare to Bell's Peach Wheat Ale? Both are American peach wheat ales, but Wheach sits slightly lower in ABV at 5.1% compared to Bell's at 5.5%, and its use of Kolsch yeast gives it a cleaner fermentation profile. Bell's tends toward a more rounded malt body, while Wheach leans drier and more carbonated.

Is Wheach good for beginners? Wheach is an excellent entry point for anyone new to craft beer — its low bitterness (7 IBU), mild peach flavor, and light body make it immediately approachable without demanding an acquired palate.

Where is Wheach made? Wheach is brewed by O'Fallon Brewery at their 40,000-square-foot production facility in Maryland Heights, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis. The brewery was originally founded in 2000 in nearby St. Charles County.

What foods pair well with Wheach? Grilled shrimp or fish tacos complement the peach notes without overwhelming the beer's delicate body. A fresh spinach-and-goat-cheese salad mirrors its light character. Mild, creamy cheeses like Havarti or Brie work well alongside the wheat base. For dessert, peach cobbler or vanilla bean ice cream echo and extend the fruit flavor.

What sizes does Wheach come in? Wheach is commonly available in six-packs of 12 oz bottles, which is the standard retail format.

Is Wheach worth the price? Wheach positions as an everyday craft beer — competitively priced within the fruit wheat ale segment and offering reliable quality for a sessionable six-pack. It represents solid value for drinkers seeking a light, fruit-forward option without a premium-tier price tag.

Why Wheach?

What separates Wheach from the crowded field of fruit wheat ales is O'Fallon's unconventional use of Kolsch yeast, which ferments cleaner and crisper than the standard American or Bavarian wheat strains most competitors rely on. That yeast choice gives the peach extract a cleaner canvas, resulting in a beer where the fruit reads as a deliberate accent rather than a mask for rough fermentation flavors. With over 23,000 Untappd ratings and steady regional distribution, Wheach has proven its staying power since the brewery's early days — not as a seasonal novelty, but as a year-round staple that consistently delivers a light, balanced peach wheat ale without pretension.