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Eigenweiss

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Eigenweiss smells of banana with a light hop note and shows the characteristic clove. The finish is bready with more banana and a light fresh bitterness. A hazy blond wheat beer, rich in carbonation, brewed under the German purity law of 1516, yet with brewmaster Steve Gammage's own character. He keeps the origin of the name to himself, though it likely points to his own way with recipes.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter21 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
clovebananawheat
clove
banana
wheat
bready
yeasty
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced banana esters—a signature mark of the yeast strain—mingling with spicy clove phenolics that build gradually.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Eigenweiss

◎ Appearance

Eigenweiss presents a hazy blonde hue with soft golden undertones, characteristic of the Hefeweizen style. The beer displays lively, persistent carbonation throughout, creating a thick, creamy head that clings to the glass in fine sheets. Clarity is intentionally cloudy from yeast suspension, a defining visual marker of this traditional wheat beer.

hazy blondecreamy headfine lacingvibrant carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced banana esters—a signature mark of the yeast strain—mingling with spicy clove phenolics that build gradually. Beneath these primary notes lies a soft, noble hop aroma adding gentle herbal dimension without dominance. The overall bouquet is complex yet balanced, with yeasty undertones grounding the fruity-spicy character.

ripe bananaclove spicenoble hopsyeast-forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and vollmundig, with prominent banana and clove flavors mirroring the aroma. Wheat malt brings a light, slightly grainy sweetness and subtle bready character that develops mid-palate. A crisp, restrained hop bitterness emerges cleanly at mid-point, neither aggressive nor withdrawn, maintaining the beer's refreshing equilibrium.

banana-clove blendbready wheatlight bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish tapers with lingering bready notes and a final wash of banana, followed by a light, dry hop bite. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing without harshness, inviting another sip.

bready decaydry hop edgerefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
85
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

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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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