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Entangled Hopfenweisse

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A Hefeweizen that lets its yeast do the talking: delicate clove and banana esters rise from the Munich culture, while Mosaic hops steer the beer toward tropical waters—guava, pineapple, mango tumble across the palate in quick succession. The malt body is chewy enough to hold these flavours, and effervescent carbonation keeps the whole thing dancing, never settling into heaviness. The result is a wheat beer that tastes both traditional in its yeast character and modern in its hop reach, a beer for the long afternoon when you want brightness without brittleness.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruityclove
tropical
fruity
clove
banana
yeasty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with classic Hefeweizen character: delicate clove and banana esters rise prominently from the yeast.
also:malty,wheat
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Entangled Hopfenweisse

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with a slight haze characteristic of the style, revealing the active Munich yeast culture in suspension. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Effervescent carbonation creates a gentle shimmer throughout, giving the beer an inviting, lively presence.

pale goldennaturally hazyfine lacinghighly carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with classic Hefeweizen character: delicate clove and banana esters rise prominently from the yeast. Mosaic hops introduce a modern tropical dimension—guava, pineapple, and mango notes weave through without overshadowing the fermentation profile. The overall effect is both traditional and contemporary, with no harsh alcohol warmth despite the 7% ABV.

clovebanana estertropical fruitMunich yeast

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft banana and clove notes that immediately give way to waves of guava, pineapple, and mango from the Mosaic hops. A chewy, full-bodied malt base holds these flavors in place, preventing them from becoming thin or one-dimensional. The finish carries moderate bitterness and remains crisp, never settling into heaviness despite the beer's substantive mouthfeel.

tropical fruit forwardcreamy bodyclove spicemoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

Clean and moderately long, with tropical hop notes lingering alongside residual banana and clove. The carbonation sustains brightness through the aftertaste, leaving the palate refreshed rather than cloying.

crisp finishlingering esters
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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 tropical, fruity, clove character as Entangled Hopfenweisse will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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