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Astra Weizenbeisser

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Banana is the note here: Astra Weizenbeisser is a hefeweizen at 5.7% ABV, 12°P and 15 IBU, brewed with wheat malt, pilsner and CaraRed malts and Perle, Saphir and Citra hops. The brewery describes it as a North German take on banana, listed among its hand-brewed Astra beers.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
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
bananawheatfruity
banana
wheat
fruity
yeasty
citrusy
spicy
Aroma
Prominent banana esters dominate immediately, with distinctive notes of ripe fruit and subtle clove spice from the weizen yeast.
also:clove
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Astra Weizenbeisser

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with a hazy, cloudy appearance characteristic of the style. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with notable persistence, leaving distinct lacing on the sides. Fine carbonation creates a gentle, continuous bead throughout the body.

pale goldennaturally hazypersistent head

◌ Aroma

Prominent banana esters dominate immediately, with distinctive notes of ripe fruit and subtle clove spice from the weizen yeast. A soft, grainy wheat character underlies the ester profile, while Citra hops contribute a gentle citrus edge that remains secondary to the fruity yeast expression.

banana estersclove spicewheat grainsubtle citrus

◐ Taste

The palate opens with strong banana and wheat notes, building into a fruity mid-palate that feels light and refreshing. A delicate spice note emerges alongside the clove character, while the minimal bitterness allows the yeast-driven fruit and grain flavors to remain in focus. The finish is crisp and clean, with no harsh edges.

banana-forwardlight wheatfruity spicelow bitterness

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with a lingering fruity aftertaste and subtle drying sensation. The banana note persists gently as the beer fades, leaving a refreshing, thirst-quenching quality.

fruity faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
74
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

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

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