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Luftweizen

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Banana esters take centre stage, with lighter notes of clove adding warm depth; the body is soft, golden and naturally cloudy, easy-drinking at 4.5%. The yeast strains come from the world's oldest operating brewery, and the brewers aimed to harvest as many banana esters as possible. A weizen born in Germany, brewed in Manchester.

ABV
4.5%
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
bananawheatclove
banana
wheat
clove
yeasty
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by ripe banana esters—sweet and fruity, with the character of a well-ripened fruit.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Luftweizen

◎ Appearance

Golden yellow with a natural haze from the yeast in suspension, creating a soft, cloudy appearance characteristic of the style. A fine white head forms readily and displays good retention, with lacing clinging to the glass as you drink. The low SRM (5) ensures a bright, luminous quality despite the cloudiness.

golden, naturally hazyfine white headbright clarity despite suspension

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by ripe banana esters—sweet and fruity, with the character of a well-ripened fruit. Warm clove spice emerges beneath, adding depth without sharpness, while soft wheat grain and a gentle yeasty undertone round out the profile. The interplay is balanced and inviting, drawing you toward the first sip.

banana esters prominentwarm clove spicesoft wheat, yeasty backdrop

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced banana notes that carry through the mid-palate with creamy texture and soft body. Wheat grain provides a light, slightly grainy foundation, while clove warmth integrates smoothly without asserting bitterness—the IBU of 14 keeps this beer approachable and food-friendly. Finish is clean and dry, with minimal residual sweetness.

banana-forward palatecreamy, soft texturerestrained bitterness, dry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is quick to medium in length, leaving behind lingering notes of banana and a subtle spice warmth from the clove. Clean and refreshing without harshness, it invites another sip rather than lingering heavily on the palate.

clean, dryrefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
72
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 banana, wheat, clove character as Luftweizen will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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