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Alpirsbacher Weizen Hefe Hell

Alpirsbacher Klosterbräu
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🌍 Germany · Hefeweizen · One of 244 Hefeweizens in hopIQ

The pale, bottle-conditioned wheat beer of the house, top-fermented with Alpirsbacher's own yeast. Honey yellow with a fine haze and a full, creamy head. The yeast drives the aroma: ripe banana and pineapple lead, joined by clove and a hint of nutmeg. The palate is strongly effervescent with a light, elegant body, a faint hop bitterness is framed by a gentle tartness, and the finish stays fruity and rounded.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild12 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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AWARDS

Bronze · 2007
European Beer Star
South German-Style Hefeweizen
Silver · 2017
World Beer Awards
★Bronze — European Beer Star (South German-Style Hefeweizen)
★Silver — World Beer Awards
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Very crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very crisp and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Hefeweizen.
Hop character
tropical
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
banana
clove
fruity
yeasty
tart
Distinctive notes
spicy

FEATURED IN

Featured inThe Best German Wheat Beers→

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Alpirsbacher Weizen Hefe Hell

◎ Appearance

A honey-yellow hue with a fine, suspended haze characteristic of the style. The beer presents a full, creamy head with strong retention and fine lacing along the glass. Vigorous carbonation creates a lively, inviting visual presence.

honey yellowhazy, bottle-conditionedcreamy headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The yeast-driven nose leads with ripe banana and pineapple, setting a distinctly fruity tone. Clove and a subtle hint of nutmeg emerge as secondary spice notes, layering complexity without overwhelming the primary esters. The overall aromatics remain fresh and balanced.

banana, pineapple estersclove and spiceyeast-forwardfruity

◐ Taste

The palate enters with pronounced effervescence and a light, elegant body that feels refreshing rather than heavy. Faint hop bitterness frames the mid-palate alongside a gentle tartness, while the fruity notes from fermentation persist throughout. The interplay of carbonation, soft acidity, and restrained bittering creates an engaging, clean drinking experience.

effervescentlight bodygentle tartnessdelicate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish remains fruity and rounded, with the esters lingering pleasantly into the aftertaste. No sharp edges or dry astringency; instead, a soft, satisfying conclusion that invites another sip.

fruity, roundedclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
79
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Alpirsbacher Weizen Hefe Hell

Serve at 5–8°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Weizen glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Alpirsbacher Weizen Hefe Hell

About Hefeweizen

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same banana, clove, wheat character as Alpirsbacher Weizen Hefe Hell will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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