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Winabana Hefeweizen

Fuego Brew Co.
Costa Rica·Hefeweizen
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A light American-style Hefeweizen infused with cold-pressed guanabana, bridging tropical fruit and wheat beer tradition. The guanabana arrives as a gentle accent rather than domination—crisp and refreshing on the palate, with a subtle fruity whisper that lingers into the finish without overpowering the clean grain foundation. The result is an inviting thirst-quencher, aperitif-ready and built for warm afternoons by the water. Low bitterness and moderate alcohol keep the focus on drinkability and that lingering desire for another sip.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Citrus hop 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
wheattropicalfruity
wheat
tropical
fruity
clean
clove
banana
Aroma
The nose opens with classic wheat beer aromatics—soft grain notes and a gentle yeasty backdrop.
also:yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Winabana Hefeweizen

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a subtle haze characteristic of the Hefeweizen style, achieved through suspension of yeast and wheat proteins. The head is fine and persistent, clinging to the glass with delicate lacing. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a soft visual effervescence.

pale goldennaturally hazyfine foammoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with classic wheat beer aromatics—soft grain notes and a gentle yeasty backdrop. Guanabana enters as a subtle tropical whisper, lending delicate stone-fruit and custard-like impressions without dominating the profile. A faint clove spice from the Hefeweizen yeast character rounds out the bouquet.

wheattropical stone fruitclove spiceyeasty subtlety

◐ Taste

The palate arrives clean and crisp, with a prominent wheaten grain foundation that carries into the mid-palate. Guanabana provides a gentle fruity sweetness that sits between banana and custard, refreshing rather than cloying. Bitterness remains restrained at 25 IBU, allowing the clean malt character and tropical accent to lead.

grain-forwardtropical fruitsoft banana noteslow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with the wheaten character lingering alongside a fading fruity impression. The aftertaste is crisp and inviting, leaving a subtle desire for another sip.

drylingering fruitthirst-inducing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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 wheat, tropical, refreshing character as Winabana Hefeweizen will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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