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Tropfen Vom Himmel

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A classic, fruity and hazy Hefeweizen bursting with the flavors of banana and clove, balanced with classic German hops. It is brewed from Brewers malt and white wheat and hopped with Northern Brewer and German Select. The name means drops from heaven, and the brewery says this classic brew dropped from the heavens.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter16 IBU
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
clovebananafruity
clove
banana
fruity
wheat
noble hop
spicy
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by clove and banana esters—hallmarks of Hefeweizen yeast fermentation—with a subtle spice that adds complexity.
also:yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tropfen Vom Himmel

◎ Appearance

Tropfen Vom Himmel presents a pale golden hue with a distinctly hazy, cloudy body characteristic of the Hefeweizen style. The head forms quickly and clings persistently to the glass, leaving a fine network of lacing with each sip. Gentle carbonation creates a soft, approachable visual presence.

pale goldenhazy suspensionpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by clove and banana esters—hallmarks of Hefeweizen yeast fermentation—with a subtle spice that adds complexity. Behind the fruity top notes lies a gentle grainy sweetness from the wheat and Malz base. Northern Brewer and German Select hops contribute a refined floral and herbal undertone without overwhelming the yeast-driven character.

clove spicebanana estergrainy sweetnessrefined herbal notes

◐ Taste

On the palate, clove and banana arrive in balanced measure, creating a characteristic fruity and slightly spicy mid-palate. The wheat contributes a soft, creamy texture and subtle grain character, while the noble hops provide gentle bittering and a touch of noble-hop dryness. The finish remains light and refreshing, never heavy or cloying.

clove-forwardsoft wheat bodybalanced fruitgentle noble bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish tapers cleanly with lingering clove and a whisper of banana, maintaining a refreshing, easy drinking quality. A light, dry edge from the hops lingers briefly without leaving any harsh aftertaste.

clean finishrefreshing ease
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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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