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Weiss Choice

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Sweet banana notes and a spicy clove finish. Weiss Choice is a traditional German-style Hefeweizen at 5.5%, pouring cloudy gold under a thick white head. It was brewed in collaboration with Bedford Homebrewers, a group of home brewers from the town where Brewpoint stands, which gives the beer a local story alongside its Bavarian style.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild
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
clovebananaspicy
clove
banana
spicy
wheat
yeasty
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced banana esters—ripe and slightly sweet—characteristic of Hefeweizen fermentation at warmer temperatures.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Weiss Choice

◎ Appearance

Weiss Choice presents a cloudy golden hue with suspended yeast particles creating a soft, opaque clarity typical of the style. A thick, creamy white head forms on the pour and persists well, clinging to the glass with fine Schaumkleiden as the beer is consumed. The fine carbonation imparts a gentle liveliness without aggressive bubbling.

golden, hazythick white headcreamy laceyeast-suspended

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced banana esters—ripe and slightly sweet—characteristic of Hefeweizen fermentation at warmer temperatures. Spicy clove notes emerge clearly alongside subtle wheat grain undertones, creating a complex interplay between fruity and herbal aromatics. A faint yeasty earthiness rounds out the bouquet, inviting further exploration.

banana estersclove spicewheat grainfermentation-driven

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and slightly sweet, with banana flavors taking the lead through the mid-palate. Clove spiciness develops gradually, building a gentle peppery warmth that complements rather than dominates the wheat malt base. Low bitterness (14 IBU) allows the yeast character to shine, while a creamy mouthfeel provides body and texture without heaviness.

banana-forwardclove-spicesoft bitternesswheaty foundation

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with clove spice lingering pleasantly on the palate. A refreshing quality emerges as carbonation fades, leaving behind subtle banana sweetness and a light, appetizing aftertaste.

dry finishspice lingersrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
81
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

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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