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Černá Hora Pšeničné (Velen)

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Velen is the wheat beer of the brewery in Černá Hora, described as a full, pale, top-fermented and unfiltered beer. Unlike the bottom-fermented lagers of the house, it is brewed from water, wheat malt, barley malts and hop products, and it is pasteurised for bottling. Kegs of 30 litres are also listed.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
wheatmaltyyeasty
wheat
malty
yeasty
clove
banana
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent wheat grain and soft Malz character, followed by classic Hefeweizen fermentation esters—ripe banana and clove dominate in equal measure.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Černá Hora Pšeničné (Velen)

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with pronounced haziness from suspended yeast and wheat proteins, creating a soft, diffuse appearance. The head is white and moderately persistent, with gentle lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is lively but restrained, appropriate for the style.

pale goldenhazyyeast-cloudedpersistent foam

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent wheat grain and soft Malz character, followed by classic Hefeweizen fermentation esters—ripe banana and clove dominate in equal measure. Subtle herbal hop notes provide a delicate backdrop without assertiveness. No harsh phenolics or solvent notes; the overall impression is clean and inviting.

wheat grainbanana esterclove spicesoft malt

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and smooth, with wheat sweetness and a gentle malty foundation. Mid-palate develops modest banana and clove phenolic complexity, balanced by restrained hop bitterness (14 IBU). The mouthfeel is soft and creamy, with yeast contributing subtle texture and depth without cloudiness on the palate.

wheaten sweetnesscreamy mouthfeelbalanced spicelow bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with a gentle fade of malt sweetness and faint clove-banana notes. The beer drinks refreshingly smooth, leaving no harsh edges or excessive drying.

clean faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
80
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

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