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Geist Hefeweizen

Geist Brewing
India·Hefeweizen
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Geist's flagship and Bangalore's finest Hefeweizen — hazy, banana-forward with clove spice and a smooth, creamy wheat body. Geist Hefeweizen is brewed with the kind of respect for tradition that would pass muster in Munich. Bangalore's answer to the Bavarian classics, and consistently one of India's best wheat beers.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
bananawheatclove
banana
wheat
clove
yeasty
clean
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced banana esters—ripe and slightly sweet—layered with clove spice and a subtle herbal note.
also:spicy,bready
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Geist Hefeweizen

◎ Appearance

A hazy, pale golden pour with a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass as you drink. The cloudiness from the yeast suspension is characteristic of the style, lending an approachable, unfiltered appearance. Carbonation is moderate and even throughout.

pale goldenhazy from yeastpersistent headunfiltered

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced banana esters—ripe and slightly sweet—layered with clove spice and a subtle herbal note. Soft wheat undertones support the fruity-phenolic profile, with hints of bread crust and a clean, fermentation-driven character. There is no aggressive hop presence, allowing the yeast signature to dominate.

ripe bananaclove spicewheat breadclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate is smooth and creamy, with banana and clove leading into a soft, wheaten body that feels full without heaviness. Bitterness is restrained at 14 IBU, serving only to balance the fruit esters and a light spice finish. The mouthfeel is voluminous but refreshing, with a yeasty roundness that defines the style.

creamy wheatbanana-clove balancelow bitternesssmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering banana and a whisper of clove fading into a fresh, slightly bready aftertaste. No harsh phenolics or off-flavors remain.

cleanbreadymoderately dry
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
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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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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