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Garrison Hefeweizen

Garrison Brewing Company
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🌍 Canada · Hefeweizen · One of 165 Hefeweizens in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Hefeweizen.
Fermentation & yeast
banana
clove
yeasty
bubblegum
Distinctive notes
hazy
citrusy
Malt character
wheat
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Garrison Hefeweizen

Serve at 5–8°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Slightly warmer than a lager — 8–12°C allows the banana and clove esters from the yeast to fully develop.

Weizen glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Garrison Hefeweizen

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 clove, banana, hazy character as Garrison Hefeweizen will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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