Victoria Malacatí

◎ Appearance

Pale gold in the glass, deliberately turbid as tradition demands of the style. The cloudiness arises from suspended yeast, lending the beer a soft, approachable visual character. A modest but stable head forms and lingers, with fine carbonation evident in the pour.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens generously with ripe banana and a measured spice, hallmarks of slow fermentation and the Hefeweizen yeast strain. Behind these esters sits a gentle clove note, neither shrill nor obscured, balanced against a soft grainy undertone from the wheat and barley base. The overall impression is aromatic yet restrained, inviting rather than aggressive.

◐ Taste

The palate opens creamy and smooth, with fruit-forward character that flows naturally from the aroma into the mid-palate. Wheat provides a soft, full-bodied foundation, while the banana and clove notes continue without sharp edges. Bitterness enters lightly—a supporting role only—allowing the subtle sweetness to remain present without cloying, finishing clean and refreshing.

◑ Finish

The finish is brief and clean, fading to a whisper of grain and spice. The low alcohol and restrained bitterness leave no harshness, only a gentle reminder of the wheat and yeast that built the beer.

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

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.