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Drunk Monk

3 Floyds Brewing
United States·Hefeweizen·Rank 31 of 50 · The Best American Wheat Beers
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Banana and clove lead Drunk Monk, a Bavarian-style hefeweizen with a smooth body and a refreshing finish. The brewery calls it a beloved beer that has been resurrected with its original name and all the nostalgia intact. 5.5% ABV, available in May and brewed by 3 Floyds at 9750 Indiana Parkway in Munster, Indiana.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
clovebananawheat
clove
banana
wheat
yeasty
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by distinctive clove spice notes, layered with prominent banana esters derived from the weizen yeast.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Drunk Monk

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with a hazy, suspended appearance characteristic of the Hefeweizen style. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, delicate lacing. Carbonation is moderate and evenly distributed, creating a soft, inviting visual presence.

pale goldenhazy, yeast-suspendedfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by distinctive clove spice notes, layered with prominent banana esters derived from the weizen yeast. Soft wheat grain and subtle yeasty undertones round out the aromatics, with no hop character present. The bouquet is classic and inviting, faithful to Bavarian tradition.

clove spicebanana esterswheat grainclean yeast

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and soft on the palate, with the weizen yeast driving forward both clove and banana flavors in equal measure. The mid-palate reveals wheat sweetness and a light body that drinks effortlessly. Bitterness is minimal at 14 IBU, allowing the yeast phenolics and esters to remain front and center without obstruction.

clove-forwardbanana sweetnesssoft wheat maltlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is refreshing and clean, with the clove and banana notes fading gracefully into a light, slightly dry aftertaste. No lingering harshness or heaviness; the beer leaves the palate ready for another sip.

refreshingclean departure
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
75
Finish
76
Serve at 5–8°C

Slightly warmer than a lager — 8–12°C allows the banana and clove esters from the yeast to fully develop.

Weizen glass

Tall and narrow at the base, flaring at the top — designed to hold the abundant foam of a wheat beer while showcasing its hazy golden body.

Best fresh. The yeast-driven banana and clove character fades over time. Drink within 4 months.

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About Hefeweizen

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What is a Hefeweizen?

Hefeweizens are unfiltered Bavarian wheat beers with 4.9–5.6% ABV. Yeast-driven banana and clove esters define the style, alongside a hazy golden body and soft wheat sweetness.

Finding a similar Hefeweizen

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