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Nittenauer Weissbier

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Clove, banana and a fresh fruitiness define this top-fermented Bavarian wheat beer. Wheat was long a privilege of the Bavarian ducal house, until the freedom to trade in 1868 ended the wheat monopoly and anyone could brew it. The Nittenau version uses Hallertauer Tradition and Tettnanger hops for 18 IBU at 5.1% ABV, at 45 EBC colour.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
SRM
dark23
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
clovebananawheat
clove
banana
wheat
fruity
spicy
yeasty
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced clove and black pepper spice from the yeast strain, followed by distinct ripe banana and bubblegum notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nittenauer Weissbier

◎ Appearance

Pale golden yellow with a hazy, turbid body characteristic of the style. A dense, creamy white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine lacing. Bright carbonation evident throughout, with a soft, pillowy texture typical of Bavarian wheat beers.

pale goldenhazydense foamfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced clove and black pepper spice from the yeast strain, followed by distinct ripe banana and bubblegum notes. Underlying wheat grain sweetness and subtle floral notes from Hallertauer and Tettnanger hops round out the bouquet, creating a cohesive, traditional Hefeweizen profile.

clove, pepper spiceripe bananawheat grainsubtle floral hops

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and slightly sweet, with wheat malt providing a light, grainy foundation. Mid-palate develops the characteristic banana-clove interplay, supported by gentle fruity esters and a whisper of noble hop bitterness that remains well-integrated. The 18 IBU provides structure without harshness, maintaining a refreshing, drinkable character.

clove-banana interplaylight grainfruity estersrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

Clean, medium finish with residual spice and a faint yeasty note lingering pleasantly. The aftertaste remains dry and refreshing, inviting another sip.

clean finishspiced aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
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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