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Banana-like aromas with a light touch of clove, a fruity, slightly sweet yeast nose and a full, fruity taste that is refreshingly sparkling. Golden yellow and naturally cloudy, top-fermented, with a creamy texture and a fine-pored, stable head. Farny has brewed this Hefe-Weizen since the 1970s, with water from its own springs.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Mild
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
fruitybananaclove
fruity
banana
clove
yeasty
wheat
Aroma
Pronounced banana esters dominate the nose, complemented by a delicate clove spice that adds complexity without overwhelming.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hefe-Weizen

◎ Appearance

Golden yellow with natural cloudiness from the yeast, presenting a luminous and inviting visual character. A fine-pored, stable head forms and holds with creamy density, lending a tactile quality to each sip. Gentle carbonation is evident in the persistent sparkle throughout the glass.

golden yellownaturally hazycreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Pronounced banana esters dominate the nose, complemented by a delicate clove spice that adds complexity without overwhelming. The fruity, slightly sweet yeast character is prominent, creating a warm and inviting aromatic profile typical of the style. Water from the brewery's own springs contributes to a clean, mineral-free backdrop.

banana estersclove spicefruity yeastsweet

◐ Taste

Full-bodied and refreshingly sparkling on the palate, with the banana and clove notes from the aroma translating seamlessly into flavor. The wheat base provides subtle breadiness, while the fruity sweetness remains balanced by low bitterness (14 IBU). The creamy mouthfeel is supported by well-integrated carbonation that enhances rather than dominates.

full-bodiedfruitycreamyrefreshinglow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively brief, allowing the yeast character to fade gracefully without lingering harshness. A gentle residual sweetness persists, inviting another sip.

cleanslightly sweetshort finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
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

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 fruity, banana, hazy character as Hefe-Weizen will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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