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5,0 Original Weizen

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A golden, naturally cloudy wheat beer brewed to 11.5° Plato. The flavour is yeast-driven: pronounced, punchy notes from fermentation meet a sweet fruitiness typical of the style, in the direction of ripe banana. Fresh and full-bodied on the palate, with bitterness barely registering at 12 IBU, so the fruit stays in front right through the finish.

ABV
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
yeastybananafruity
yeasty
banana
fruity
wheat
clove
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced, peppery fermentation esters—a hallmark of active yeast work.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 5,0 Original Weizen

◎ Appearance

A brilliant golden hue with a naturally hazy suspension of yeast, giving the beer a soft, inviting opacity. The foam rises readily and clings to the glass in a fine, persistent collar. Carbonation is brisk and even, creating a lively, full-bodied visual presence.

golden, cloudyfine foam retentionbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced, peppery fermentation esters—a hallmark of active yeast work. Ripe banana notes emerge prominently, backed by a gentle fruity sweetness typical of the Hefeweizen style. Malt provides a soft, supporting foundation without oakiness or roasted notes.

banana esterspeppery yeastsoft malt backdrop

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and full-bodied, with yeast-derived fruitiness leading immediately. The mid-palate sustains the banana-forward character with a clean, slightly spicy fermentation signature. Bitterness is minimal at 12 IBU, allowing the fruit and yeast complexity to remain in sharp focus through the entire passage.

ripe bananapeppery finishlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with fermentation character extending through to the very end. The modest bitterness never dominates, leaving a fresh, lightly fruity aftertaste.

clean exitfruit-forward aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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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