Erdinger Weißbier
Erdinger's flagship wheat beer follows a recipe the brewery says has not changed since its founding in 1886. It pours fresh yellow with a fine yeast haze and a compact head. The nose brings malt and yeast with light floral notes; on the palate, gently spicy malt meets fruity, estery notes and a touch of sweetness, with a lively acidity up front and a little hop spice at the end. Carbonation is brisk, the body full. After bottling, the beer matures a second time in bottle or keg for up to three weeks. Original gravity 12.6 °P.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Erdinger Weißbier
Slightly warmer than a lager — 8–12°C allows the banana and clove esters from the yeast to fully develop.
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.
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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