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Garrison Hefeweizen

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An unfiltered Bavarian-style wheat beer, hazy and golden under a thick white head. The weizen yeast supplies the classic pairing of banana and clove with a hint of bubblegum behind it, over a soft base of two-row pale and wheat malt. Australian Cascade holds the hop presence to a faint lemony lift at 13 IBU, well behind the yeast. The body is full and the finish soft rather than dry.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild13 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
clovebananawheat
clove
banana
wheat
yeasty
bubblegum
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced clove and banana esters, hallmarks of the weizen yeast fermentation, accompanied by a subtle bubblegum sweetness that rounds the impression.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Garrison Hefeweizen

◎ Appearance

Golden and hazy beneath a thick, persistent white head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The cloudiness comes from the weizen yeast and unfiltered character, creating a naturally turbid appearance typical of the style. Carbonation is evident and lively throughout.

golden, hazythick white headunfiltered

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced clove and banana esters, hallmarks of the weizen yeast fermentation, accompanied by a subtle bubblegum sweetness that rounds the impression. A faint lemony hop character from Australian Cascade provides gentle citrus lift without dominating. Soft wheat and pale malt notes ground the aromatic profile.

clove, banana estersbubblegum sweetnesssoft citrus liftwheaty malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with full body and the characteristic weizen pairing of clove spice and ripe banana, followed by gentle bubblegum notes that add complexity without cloying. The yeast-driven character sits prominently, while the wheat malt provides a soft, pillowy base. Bitterness remains restrained at 13 IBU, allowing the fruity and spicy yeast notes to lead.

full-bodiedclove and bananasoft wheat maltlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and soft rather than dry, with the yeast esters lingering gently on the palate. A subtle citrus warmth from the Cascade hops provides a refreshing fade without harsh edges.

soft, smooth fadegentle citrus warmth
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
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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