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Mediterranean Weissbier

Cervezas Althaia
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🌍 Spain · Hefeweizen · One of 221 Hefeweizens in hopIQ

Althaia's take on the classic Bavarian Weissbier is brewed from wheat and barley malt with a special yeast. It pours pale yellow and lightly hazy under a dense, persistent white head. The nose shows crisp banana and clove with a subtle, clean freshness. Medium-bodied with a very soft entry, it is refreshing, carries the fruity character typical of the style and ends with a gentle acidity. The brewery recommends it with salads, white fish, seafood from the Costa Blanca, sausages and mild goat's cheese.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Mild14 IBU
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Very crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very crisp and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Hefeweizen.
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
banana
clove
fruity
clean
sour
yeasty
Distinctive notes
hazy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mediterranean Weissbier

◎ Appearance

Pale yellow with a light haze characteristic of the style. A dense, persistent white head forms on the pour and clings to the glass throughout the drinking experience. The carbonation is visible and lively, contributing to the beer's bright, inviting presentation.

pale yellowlightly hazydense white headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with crisp banana esters typical of Hefeweizen yeast, complemented by a spicy clove note that rounds out the aromatic profile. Beneath these defining characteristics lies a subtle, clean freshness with no sharp edges, allowing the fruit and spice to remain in clear focus.

banana estersclove spiceclean, freshyeast-driven

◐ Taste

The palate enters softly and smoothly, delivering the fruity character expected from the style without heaviness. Medium body carries wheat and barley malt flavours in balance, while restrained bitterness keeps the beer refreshing rather than assertive. A gentle acidity emerges in the mid-palate, brightening the overall impression.

soft entrybalanced fruit and maltgentle acidityrefreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with the acidity persisting briefly and pleasantly. No harsh edges or lingering sweetness; the aftertaste reflects the beer's overall crisp, inviting character.

clean, dry finishgentle acidity lingers
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
79
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Mediterranean Weissbier

Serve at 5–8°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Slightly warmer than a lager — 8–12°C allows the banana and clove esters from the yeast to fully develop.

Weizen glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Mediterranean Weissbier

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, clove, banana character as Mediterranean Weissbier will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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