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Blood Orange Hef

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Sweet blood orange leads both the aroma and the flavor of this hefeweizen, with low malt and low bitterness behind it. It has 5.5% ABV and 16 IBU. Garage Brewing Co. in Murrieta, California, offers it year-round on draft and in cans, and the brewery itself started in a former garage in Old Town Temecula in 2013.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter16 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
orangefruitywheat
orange
fruity
wheat
clean
clove
banana
Aroma
Blood orange dominates the nose with bright, candied citrus notes that jump immediately from the glass.
also:yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blood Orange Hef

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow hue with a slight haze characteristic of the Hefeweizen style. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with moderate retention, leaving a delicate lacing pattern. Fine carbonation rises steadily through the body.

pale goldenhazygood lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Blood orange dominates the nose with bright, candied citrus notes that jump immediately from the glass. Below the fruit, subtle wheat and clove emerge—soft, spice-forward esters typical of hefeweizen fermentation. A whisper of banana yeast character rounds out the profile without overwhelming the fresh citrus lead.

blood orangecitrus-forwardclove, bananawheat grain

◐ Taste

Sweet orange flavors drive the palate, carried by light, pillowy wheat maltiness that stays in the background. The bitterness is minimal (16 IBU), allowing the fruit and yeast-derived spice to sit comfortably at the front. Banana and clove appear mid-palate as gentle supporting notes, creating a clean, easy-drinking profile.

sweet orangelow bitternesswheaty basefruity, spiced

◑ Finish

The finish is short and dry, with the citrus receding smoothly and the residual sweetness fading quickly. A lingering, faint clove spice persists on the back of the palate.

dry finishcitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
74
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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