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Bayerischer Bahnhof Kuppler

Bayerischer Bahnhof Leipzig
Germany·Hefeweizen
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The house wheat beer, top-fermented and served unfiltered. Its colour runs to amber and sits deeper than most beers of this kind. The first sip is soft and creamy, and banana arrives at once, joined by clove and a light bubblegum sweetness from the wheat yeast. Beneath that lies a caramel-tinged malt base with a hint of toasted crust. Bitterness stays low, so the close is round and gently fruity. Original gravity 12.5 degrees Plato.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter16 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
bananaclovecaramel
banana
clove
caramel
wheat
fruity
bubblegum
Aroma
Banana and clove emerge immediately from the Hefeweizen yeast, accompanied by a gentle bubblegum sweetness.
also:yeasty,toasty
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bayerischer Bahnhof Kuppler

◎ Appearance

A deeper amber hue than typical for the style, with a soft golden-orange glow. The beer presents itself unfiltered and naturally hazy, a hallmark of the house character at Bayerischer Bahnhof. Head retention is steady and fine-grained, leaving delicate lacing as the glass empties.

amber, unfilteredfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Banana and clove emerge immediately from the Hefeweizen yeast, accompanied by a gentle bubblegum sweetness. Beneath these phenolic and ester notes lies a soft maltiness with hints of caramel and toasted grain, creating a balanced and inviting nose without aggressive hop presence.

banana, clovebubblegum sweetnesssubtle toast

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and creamy, with ripe banana and spice notes riding a caramel-tinged malt foundation. Wheat character runs through the mid-palate, contributing both silkiness and a light toasted edge. Bitterness remains restrained at 16 IBU, allowing the fruity yeast character and gentle malt sweetness to define the finish without astringency.

creamy texturebanana dominantlow bitternesscaramel malt

◑ Finish

The close is round and gently fruity, with the banana and clove settling into a soft, slightly warm aftertaste. The beer drinks refreshingly despite its depth, with no lingering harshness.

fruity fadesmooth, warm exit
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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.

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