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Gebr. Maisel Weizen

Brauerei Gebr. Maisel
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🌍 Germany · Hefeweizen · One of 215 Hefeweizens in hopIQ

A traditional Bavarian wheat beer from the renowned Maisel brewery, brewed with a blend of wheat and barley malts that create a distinctive cloudy appearance. The beer is characterized by its fruity and spicy notes, typical of the Weizen style, with a light and refreshing body.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden6
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Gently sweet notes.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Very crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Hefeweizen.
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
banana
clove
fruity
yeasty
Distinctive notes
spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gebr. Maisel Weizen

◎ Appearance

This traditional Weizen presents a striking hazy golden appearance characteristic of the style, with suspended yeast contributing to its cloudy presentation. A thick, creamy white head forms and maintains excellent retention, while vigorous carbonation creates a lively, effervescent quality that promises a refreshing experience.

hazy goldencreamy white headcloudyeffervescent

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by classic Weizen yeast character, with prominent banana and bubblegum notes mingling with spicy clove and phenolic undertones. Subtle wheat malt earthiness provides grounding beneath the fruity esters, creating a complex and inviting aromatic profile that exemplifies authentic Bavarian wheat beer tradition.

bananaclovephenolic spiceyeast-forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens with creamy, smooth wheat malt sweetness that transitions into distinctive fruity and spicy middle notes of banana and clove. Despite zero IBU, the beer maintains excellent balance with a dry phenolic character that prevents cloying, while the wheat backbone provides structure and satisfying depth throughout.

creamy wheatbanana-clovesmoothbalanced dry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is notably dry and clean, with lingering yeast-derived phenolic and spicy notes that echo the mid-palate complexity. The refreshing carbonation and wheat malt character persist pleasantly without heaviness, leaving a crisp and inviting aftertaste.

drycleanspice-lingering
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
84
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Gebr. Maisel Weizen

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 Gebr. Maisel Weizen

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 banana, wheat, fruity character as Gebr. Maisel Weizen will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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