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HEF dates back to 2009 and returns every so often as a limited release. It is an unfiltered wheat beer in the Bavarian tradition, brewed with a high share of wheat alongside malted barley, German hops and a classic wheat beer yeast. It pours hazy golden yellow, clouded by yeast and wheat protein. Ripe banana and clove lead the nose, and the palate stays soft and clean, with a light bready wheat base, a zesty citrus lift and a gently spicy, refreshing finish.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Gold · 2011
World Beer Championships
Gold · 2012
World Beer Cup
South German-Style Hefeweizen/Hefeweissbier
Champion European Style Ale · 2022
Royal Queensland Beer Awards
★Gold — World Beer Championships
★Gold — World Beer Cup (South German-Style Hefeweizen/Hefeweissbier)
★Champion European Style Ale — Royal Queensland Beer Awards
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
citrusy
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose is dominated by the classic wheat beer duet of ripe banana and clove, with the ester profile from the traditional wheat yeast lending a distinctly fruity character.
also:spicy,yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for HEF

◎ Appearance

HEF presents a hazy golden-yellow hue, its cloudiness derived from suspended yeast and wheat protein characteristic of the unfiltered Bavarian style. The beer generates a substantial white head with moderate retention, and exhibits lively carbonation that sustains the visual impression of freshness throughout the glass.

hazy goldenwheat protein turbiditywhite headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by the classic wheat beer duet of ripe banana and clove, with the ester profile from the traditional wheat yeast lending a distinctly fruity character. Supporting notes of wheat and a faint citrus backdrop round out an inviting, true-to-style aromatic profile that speaks to careful fermentation and ingredient selection.

ripe bananaclove spicewheat estersubtle citrus

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and clean, with a light, bready wheat foundation that provides structure without heaviness. A zesty citrus lift cuts through the mid-palate, while a gently spicy note—echoing the clove of the nose—builds toward the finish, maintaining clarity and refreshment throughout.

soft mouthfeelbready wheat basecitrus brightnesslight-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is gently spicy and refreshing, with the clove character asserting itself one final time before fading cleanly. The aftertaste remains dry and crisp, leaving no cloying residue and inviting another sip.

spicy fadecrisp dryclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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 clove, banana, hazy character as HEF will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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