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Benediktiner Weissbier Naturtrüb

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Fruity accents meet hints of dark honey and ripe grain, orange peel and clove, with mountain herbs and hops behind them. The palate is full-bodied and fresh: malty sweetness, mild bitterness and a touch of roast. Top-fermented at 5.4% with yeast from the town of Ettal, where this weissbier's story begins in the cellar of the Benedictine abbey.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Mild12 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
fruitywheatclove
fruity
wheat
clove
malty
orange
honey
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus notes—orange peel and subtle bergamot—layered over a warm bed of clove and banana from the weizen yeast.
also:herbal,roasted
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Benediktiner Weissbier Naturtrüb

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with a soft, hazy suspension characteristic of the naturtrüb style. The head is dense and persistent, clinging to the glass in fine, delicate rings. Bright carbonation rises steadily through the cloudy body, creating an inviting, rustic visual presence.

pale goldennaturally hazydense lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes—orange peel and subtle bergamot—layered over a warm bed of clove and banana from the weizen yeast. Underneath, dark honey and soft grain emerge, grounded by gentle mountain herbs and a whisper of noble hops that frame without dominating the aromatic profile.

orange peelclove and bananafloral herbshoneyed grain

◐ Taste

The palate is full and malty on entry, with a natural sweetness balanced by mild bitterness that builds gently through the mid-palate. Wheat and grain provide structure, while a touch of roasted character adds subtle depth. The finish leaves a clean, refreshing quality despite the beer's roundness.

malty sweetnesswheat-drivenmild bitternesssubtle roast

◑ Finish

A dry, moderately lengthy finish with lingering honey and spice notes. The aftertaste remains fresh and grainy, with no harsh alcohol warmth despite the 5.4% strength.

clean finishgrainy aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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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