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Fat Head's Goggle Fogger

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Fat Head's German-style Hefeweizen — Sterling hops on a wheat-malt base, aromas and flavors of wheat, bubblegum, clove, and spice. World Beer Cup Bronze 2026 and GABF Gold 2025 in the past year. The Ohio brewery quietly outperforming most of the German-import competition on their own turf.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Mild12 IBU
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
wheatbananafruity
wheat
banana
fruity
clove
yeasty
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced wheat grain and fresh bread notes, followed by classic Hefeweizen yeast character—banana esters and clove spice drift forward in balance.
also:bubblegum
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fat Head's Goggle Fogger

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a slight haze characteristic of the style, held in suspension by the yeast. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, delicate lacing. Bright carbonation is evident throughout, creating a lively visual presence.

pale goldennaturally hazyfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced wheat grain and fresh bread notes, followed by classic Hefeweizen yeast character—banana esters and clove spice drift forward in balance. Sterling hops contribute subtle floral notes that support rather than dominate, keeping the profile clean and approachable.

wheat grainbanana esterclove spicesubtle floral

◐ Taste

The palate leads with soft wheat maltiness and a gentle sweetness reminiscent of bubblegum and ripe fruit. Mid-palate remains smooth and light, with clove and yeast complexity weaving through without astringency. Minimal bitterness allows the malt and yeast character to speak clearly, finishing with a refreshing, slightly dry quality.

smooth wheatfruit-forwardlight bodydry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately short, leaving a pleasant bready note and gentle spice on the palate. A clean refreshment lingers without heaviness.

refreshingbready aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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.

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