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Wolfgangs Weissbier

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Lively and spicy, with powerful, harmonious grain aromas, ripe banana and fruit and a long, malt-aromatic finish. Dark amber, full-bodied and malty, 5.0 % ABV, 16 IBU. Brewed with wheat and barley malt, Hallertau Perle and Tradition hops and yeast at a brewery documented since 1268. The brewery suggests roast meat, duck or pasta dishes with it.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter16 IBU
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
spicybananawheat
spicy
banana
wheat
malty
fruity
yeasty
Aroma
The nose opens with striking spice and clove notes layered beneath ripe banana esters from the yeast fermentation.
also:clove
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wolfgangs Weissbier

◎ Appearance

Dark amber hue with bright clarity and a sturdy, long-lasting foam crown. Fine carbonation creates a gentle stream of bubbles, and the head shows good retention with persistent lacing down the glass. The body presents as full and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted Hefeweizen.

dark amberclear, fine carbonationpersistent head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with striking spice and clove notes layered beneath ripe banana esters from the yeast fermentation. Beneath the fruit lies a harmonious grain foundation—soft wheat and barley malt aromas—with subtle herbal accents from the noble Hallertau hops. The overall impression is lively and well-integrated, with no single element dominating.

banana ester, clove spicewheat and malt grainnoble hop restraint

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and malty, with the wheat providing a soft, slightly creamy texture on the palate. The mid-palate balances fruity and spicy notes—bananas and clove—against the grain-driven malt character, while the gentle 16 IBU bitterness remains in the background, never aggressive. The yeasty profile adds complexity without cloudiness, creating a smooth progression across the tongue.

full body, smooth texturebanana, clove, grain balancerestrained, refined bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and malt-aromatic, trailing off with lingering wheat and subtle spice notes. A gentle drying quality emerges without harshness, leaving the palate clean and inviting another sip.

long malt-driven finishclean, gentle drying
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
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.

Finding a similar Hefeweizen

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