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Craftworks Hallasan Hefeweizen

Craftworks Taphouse & Bistro
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🌍 South Korea · Hefeweizen · One of 153 Hefeweizens in hopIQ

Craftworks' Bavarian wheat beer named after Hallasan — Korea's highest mountain on Jeju Island. Banana and clove yeast character in a hazy, refreshing body. One of Seoul's most approachable craft beers and a gateway for Korean drinkers stepping beyond Cass and Hite.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold4
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Hefeweizen.
Malt character
wheat
malty
Fermentation & yeast
banana
clove
yeasty
clean
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Craftworks Hallasan Hefeweizen

Appearance

A pale golden haze dominates the glass, characteristic of an authentic Bavarian hefeweizen. The beer presents a cloudy, suspended yeast appearance with a thick, creamy white head that dissipates gradually. Effervescence is evident throughout, with fine bubbles rising steadily through the luminous body.

pale goldenhazycreamy white headeffervescent

Aroma

The nose is dominated by classic hefeweizen yeast esters, with prominent banana and clove phenolics in perfect balance. Subtle wheat grain notes provide a soft, cereal-like foundation beneath the spicy, fruity top notes. The aromatic profile is inviting and approachable without overwhelming intensity.

banana estersclove spicewheat grainfruity phenolics

Taste

The palate opens with immediate banana and spice flavors from the distinctive yeast strain, followed by a smooth, creamy wheat malt midpalate. Minimal bitterness (12 IBU) allows the yeast character to shine, while the refreshing body makes this exceptionally drinkable. The flavor profile remains mild and well-balanced, avoiding any harsh phenolic edges.

banana forwardclove spicesmooth wheatlow bitterness

Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing with a gentle fade of banana and clove notes. A lingering hint of phenolic spice persists pleasantly without overstaying its welcome, leaving the palate crisp and ready for another sip.

cleanrefreshinglingering spice
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Craftworks Hallasan Hefeweizen

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 Craftworks Hallasan Hefeweizen

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, wheat character as Craftworks Hallasan Hefeweizen will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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