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Bärner Weizen

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Banana and clove lead the aroma, in a spicy-fruity profile with pronounced banana and clove character and a slightly sweet finish. Bärner Weizen is a Hefeweizen with an imposing foam crown, brewed from sun-ripened wheat and aromatic yeast. The Felsenau brewmasters created it as an aroma-rich wheat beer. 5.4% ABV, 14 IBU.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Mild14 IBU
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
clovebananaspicy
clove
banana
spicy
wheat
fruity
yeasty
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by ripe banana and clove, a classic signature of Hefeweizen's phenolic-ester profile.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bärner Weizen

◎ Appearance

Bärner Weizen presents a pale golden hue with a slight turbidity characteristic of the style. The beer is crowned with a substantial, dense foam head that clings persistently to the glass walls. Bright carbonation creates a lively visual presence throughout the pour.

pale goldenhazypersistent foamlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by ripe banana and clove, a classic signature of Hefeweizen's phenolic-ester profile. Beneath these primary aromatics lies a subtle wheat grain undertone with a delicate spice complexity. The overall impression is fruity and inviting, with no sharp or aggressive notes.

banana, clovespicy-fruitywheat grainyeast-derived

◐ Taste

Entry brings soft, creamy wheat malt character with pronounced clove and banana notes that integrate seamlessly. Mid-palate develops a gentle spiciness and slight sweetness without becoming cloying. Bitterness remains restrained at 14 IBU, allowing the phenolic and ester-driven flavors to take center stage.

creamy maltbanana-clove forwardlow bitternessbalanced sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing with a mildly sweet aftertaste that fades gradually. A subtle yeasty dryness lingers, typical of the style, without any harsh or metallic notes.

refreshingmildly sweetclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
82
Appearance
80
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

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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