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Engel Hefeweizen Hell

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Fresh and fruity, with a soft scent of clove and banana and a lively, spritzy bite. Golden-yellow wheat gives this top-fermented beer a bright, invigorating drink and a harmonious finish. Brewed in Crailsheim from wheat malt, barley malt, hops and yeast, at 12 % original gravity and 5.2 % ABV. European Beer Star Bronze 2019.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter16 IBU
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Bronze · 2019
European Beer Star
South German-Style Hefeweizen Hell
★Bronze — European Beer Star (South German-Style Hefeweizen Hell)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityclovebanana
fruity
clove
banana
wheat
clean
yeasty
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent fruity notes and a distinctive clove spice that sits at the forefront.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Engel Hefeweizen Hell

◎ Appearance

Bright golden-yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass. The carbonation is visibly lively, creating a gentle sparkle throughout. The color reflects the wheat malt base while maintaining the translucence characteristic of a well-made Hefeweizen Hell.

golden-yellowclear, fine headbright, effervescent

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent fruity notes and a distinctive clove spice that sits at the forefront. Banana aromas emerge alongside the clove, creating the classic Hefeweizen phenolic-ester profile. Beneath these yeast-derived characters lies a soft, grainy wheat foundation with gentle hop aromatics that enhance without dominating.

banana, clovefruity esterswheat, soft spice

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a clean, crisp entry with pronounced banana and clove flavors balanced by the wheat malt's subtle sweetness. The mid-palate remains light and smooth, with low bitterness (16 IBU) allowing the yeast character and grain to shine through. A refreshing, spritzy quality keeps the beer lively without heaviness, finishing with harmony between fruit, spice, and malt.

banana-clovecrisp, lightclean, balanced

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with the carbonation providing a lingering, invigorating sensation. The aftertaste is clean and uncluttered, leaving a subtle wheat and spice impression that fades gracefully.

crisp, dryrefreshing exit
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
85
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

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