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Eichbaum Hefeweizen hell

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Fruity clove aroma and a full-bodied taste, cloudy from its natural yeast haze. This Weizenbier is top-fermented at 5.5 % ABV and 12.3 % original gravity, brewed with wheat malt, barley malt, hop extract and the brewery's own pure-culture yeast. It follows the Reinheitsgebot and draws on brewing water from deep wells, a water vein 130 metres down.

ABV
5.5%
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
clovefruitywheat
clove
fruity
wheat
spicy
yeasty
banana
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced clove and spice notes, complemented by subtle fruity esters reminiscent of banana and stone fruit.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Eichbaum Hefeweizen hell

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a distinctly hazy, cloudy appearance from the natural yeast suspension—a hallmark of the Hefeweizen style. The head is substantial and cream-colored, with good retention and fine lacing that clings to the glass. Lively carbonation animates the body, creating a visibly active, inviting pour.

pale goldennaturally hazycreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced clove and spice notes, complemented by subtle fruity esters reminiscent of banana and stone fruit. Wheat malt adds a soft, grainy underpinning, while the brewery's pure-culture yeast contributes a gentle, complex fermentation character without sharp phenols. The overall impression is warm and herbaceous, with a gentle spice-forward profile.

clove, spicefruity esterswheat maltyeasty

◐ Taste

Full-bodied on the palate with a creamy mouthfeel that suits the wheat malt base. Clove and subtle spice dominate the mid-palate, balanced by gentle fruity notes and a soft wheat sweetness. Bitterness is restrained at 14 IBU, allowing the yeast-driven character and malt softness to define the flavor arc without harshness.

full-bodiedclove forwardwheat sweetnesslow bitterness

◑ Finish

Clean and relatively dry, with clove spice lingering pleasantly into the aftertaste. The finish remains refreshing and light despite the full body, inviting another sip.

clean, dryspice lingers
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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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