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Hefe-Weizen Alkoholfrei

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The alcohol-free take on Bürgerbräu's Hefe-Weizen is lean and low in calories. Fruity aromas with yeast notes open it, a fruity sweetness leads off and a fine hop bitterness rounds it out, with a full mouth and a light sparkle. Top-fermented, under 0.5% ABV, 7.1% original gravity, honey-coloured and cloudy with yeast.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityyeastyhoppy
fruity
yeasty
hoppy
banana
wheat
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced fruity esters and prominent yeast character, dominated by banana notes typical of Hefeweizen fermentation.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hefe-Weizen Alkoholfrei

◎ Appearance

Honey-coloured and distinctly hazy with suspended yeast, presenting the characteristic cloudiness of a traditional Hefeweizen. A fine, delicate head forms and disperses with moderate persistence. The light sparkle indicates restrained but present carbonation, lending the beer a gentle effervescence.

honey-colouredyeast hazyfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced fruity esters and prominent yeast character, dominated by banana notes typical of Hefeweizen fermentation. Subtle wheat undertones emerge beneath, creating a soft, approachable profile. Noble hop florals provide a restrained backdrop without dominating.

banana esteryeast-forwardwheat, subtle

◐ Taste

Fruity sweetness leads the palate with ripe fruit character and gentle wheat malt backbone, creating a full mouth despite the low alcohol. A fine hop bitterness emerges in the mid-palate, offering balance without harshness. The finish remains dry and clean, with yeast and grain lingering softly.

fruity-sweet entryfull-bodied for alcohol-freecrisp close

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and relatively brief, with residual wheat and yeast notes fading cleanly. A light, pleasant bitterness persists without astringency, leaving the palate refreshed.

dry finishshort-to-medium length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
76
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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, sweet, hazy character as Hefe-Weizen Alkoholfrei will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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