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Rieder Helle Weisse

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Evenly hazed with yeast, refreshing and fruity-banana, slim on the first sip, with a short, lovely finish rounded off by sweetish, fruity banana aromas. Brewed in the old Bavarian manner, unfiltered and left natural with fine yeast, and filled into the swing-top bottle that returned to the brewery in 2003. It has won DLG Gold many times between 2007 and 2019.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter19 IBU
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Gold · 2019
DLG-Prämierung
Gold · 2016
DLG-Prämierung
Gold · 2015
DLG-Prämierung
Gold · 2014
DLG-Prämierung
Gold · 2012
DLG-Prämierung
Gold · 2011
DLG-Prämierung
Gold · 2010
DLG-Prämierung
Gold · 2008
DLG-Prämierung
Gold · 2007
DLG-Prämierung
★Gold — DLG-Prämierung
★Gold — DLG-Prämierung
★Gold — DLG-Prämierung
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
bananawheatyeasty
banana
wheat
yeasty
fruity
clove
Aroma
The nose is dominated by fruity banana esters characteristic of weizen yeast fermentation, with a subtle sweetness backing the top note.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rieder Helle Weisse

◎ Appearance

Pale straw-gold with an even, fine haze from suspended yeast throughout the glass. The head is stable and creamy, clinging gently to the sides as you sip. Carbonation is gentle and controlled, befitting a traditionally brewed Hefeweizen.

pale goldenyeast hazefine foamsoft carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by fruity banana esters characteristic of weizen yeast fermentation, with a subtle sweetness backing the top note. Soft, grainy malt undertones provide balance without asserting themselves. No pronounced hop character; the aromatic profile is clean and straightforward, inviting rather than complex.

banana estersfruitysoft grainyeast-forward

◐ Taste

The entry is slim and crisp on the palate, the modest bitterness from noble hops remaining well below 20 IBU. Fruity banana flavors develop across the mid-palate with a gentle sweetness, supported by light malt softness. The beer drinks refreshing and approachable, with minimal astringency.

light bodybanana fruitnoble hopdelicate sweetness

◑ Finish

Short, clean finish with lingering banana and fruity sweetness. The aftertaste remains friendly and inviting without roughness or heavy residue.

short finishfruity decayclean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
83
Finish
81
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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