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Auerbräu Hefe Weißbier

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Gold-yellow and glowing in the glass, this wheat beer combines a strong yeast note with fruity elegance. 5.5% ABV from 12.5% original gravity. The brewery pairs it with soups, vegetable dishes, asparagus, pan-fried fish, shellfish, poultry, mild cream cheese and fruity desserts – even an ice-cream sundae.

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
wheatyeastyfruity
wheat
yeasty
fruity
clean
clove
banana
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced wheat and yeast character—a signature blend of banana and clove that emerges from the weizen yeast fermentation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Auerbräu Hefe Weißbier

◎ Appearance

Gold-yellow and luminous in the glass, this Hefeweizen presents a naturally cloudy appearance characteristic of the style, suspended particles catching the light. The dense, white head builds readily and clings to the glass walls with fine, persistent lacing. Bright carbonation rises gently through the body.

gold-yellownaturally hazyfine head lacingbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced wheat and yeast character—a signature blend of banana and clove that emerges from the weizen yeast fermentation. Beneath lies a soft, grainy maltz sweetness and a whisper of herbal finesse from restrained noble hop use. The overall effect is clean and inviting without aggressive spice or phenol.

banana estersclove spicewheat grainyeast-forward

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and lightly sweet, with the wheat grain providing a gentle, creamy texture on the palate. Mid-palate develops the fruity yeast character—banana and subtle clove notes—balanced by a touch of herbal bitterness and the soft structure of pale wheat malt. Finish remains clean and refreshing, with minimal hop bitterness (14 IBU) allowing the yeast and grain to dominate.

smooth wheatfruity yeast profilelight bitternesscreamy mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and crisp, fading into a delicate aftertaste where grain sweetness and yeast spice linger briefly. Refreshing and easy-drinking throughout, with no cloying residue.

clean, dry finishrefreshing fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
76
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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Food Pairing

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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 wheat, yeasty, fruity character as Auerbräu Hefe Weißbier will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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