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A classic hefeweizen with a mischievous streak, with wafts of banana cream and hints of clove, wheaty and full, with a smooth mouthfeel from plenty of wheat. Unfiltered, 5.0% ABV and tagged 'Born to Roll', it comes from Bow & Arrow's brewery in Albuquerque's Rio Grande Valley, along the Sandia Mountains.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
bananawheatclove
banana
wheat
clove
yeasty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by ripe banana esters and a supporting note of clove spice typical of the style's phenolic character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dusty

◎ Appearance

Dusty presents a pale golden hue with a characteristic haze from its unfiltered nature and suspended yeast. A dense, creamy head forms readily and clings to the glass with good persistence, leaving delicate lacing on the walls. The fine carbonation creates a soft, inviting visual presence.

pale goldenunfiltered, hazycreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by ripe banana esters and a supporting note of clove spice typical of the style's phenolic character. Beneath lies a soft, wheaty foundation with subtle hints of yeasty warmth. The overall impression is rounded and approachable, with no sharp or aggressive edges.

banana esterclove spicewheatyeasty warmth

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a full, creamy mouthfeel that carries notes of banana cream and mild clove throughout the mid-palate. Wheaty maltiness provides a substantial backbone without heaviness, while the low bitterness (14 IBU) allows the fruit and spice notes to remain front and center. The finish is smooth and balanced, with the wheat character lingering pleasantly.

banana creamsmooth, full-bodiedwheat maltlow bitternesscreamy mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with a gentle fade that leaves a slightly yeasty, wheaty aftertaste. The beer drinks with ease, inviting another sip without lingering harshness.

clean finishrefreshingwheaty aftertaste
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
78
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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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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