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Edelweiss Hefetrüb

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Edelweiss Hefetrüb is the classic Bavarian-style wheat beer from Kaltenhausen, top-fermented from wheat and barley malt and bottle-conditioned so that a fine yeast sediment remains. It pours a hazy, warm gold under a tall, dense white head. The nose brings ripe banana, clove and a whisper of vanilla; the palate is soft and creamy, with a full wheat character, notes of bread and a light bubblegum touch, and a lively carbonation carries a fresh, gently spicy finish.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatclovebanana
wheat
clove
banana
bready
bubblegum
yeasty
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced ripe banana and clove—the classic signature of Bavarian weizen fermentation.
also:spicy,vanilla
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Edelweiss Hefetrüb

◎ Appearance

Edelweiss Hefetrüb presents a hazy, warm gold appearance with excellent clarity for the style—a signature of its bottle-conditioned character. The dense white head rises tall and substantial, displaying strong foam persistence and fine lacing as the beer is consumed. Lively carbonation is evident throughout, creating a visual sense of freshness and craft tradition.

hazy golddense white headbottle-conditionedvibrant carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced ripe banana and clove—the classic signature of Bavarian weizen fermentation. A whisper of vanilla and light yeasty notes round out the profile, creating a warm, inviting bouquet. The aromatic balance favors fruit-forward yeast esters over hop presence, true to the style's heritage.

ripe bananaclove spicevanilla whisperweizen yeast

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and creamy, with a full wheat character that delivers bread and subtle bubblegum notes. Lively carbonation carries the flavors across the mid-palate without aggressive bitterness, maintaining balance and drinkability. A gentle spicy character builds toward the finish, supported by the beer's natural yeast complexity.

creamy wheatbready bodylight bubblegumsoft spice

◑ Finish

The finish is fresh and gently spicy, with a clean exit that invites another sip. Residual wheat sweetness fades quickly, leaving a crisp, refreshing aftertaste that reflects the beer's traditional brewing heritage.

fresh finishclean aftertastegently spicy
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
78
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

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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

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