​At this time of year, the traditional emphasis is on beers with a light body and a refreshing crispness. As with most wheat beers, the relatively high protein content leads to haze, giving the beer a light golden color. Historical evidence suggests that these beers were once intensely sour, and although modern examples tend to be dry, few are more than lightly tart. The lightness of body from the wheat and a firm tartness from the hops, bitter orange, and yeast offset perfectly the smoothness of the oats and the sweetness of the sweet orange, making this among the most refreshing of beer styles.