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Hefeweizen Hell

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Banana leads, a hint of clove follows, then hazelnut and shortbread biscuit. This is Glaabsbräu's pale Hefeweizen from Seligenstadt, hopped with Hallertauer Tradition and Cascade, at 5.2% ABV, 14 IBU and 17 EBC. It was the first top-fermented beer the brewery made of its own. The house has brewed in Seligenstadt, Hesse, since 1744.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Mild14 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
bananawheatnutty
banana
wheat
nutty
clove
bready
yeasty
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe banana and soft clove notes typical of the Hefeweizen style, arising from the house yeast's fermentation signature.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hefeweizen Hell

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with a slightly hazy cast from suspension through yeast. The head is dense and persistent, leaving fine lacing on the glass as it subsides. Carbonation is brisk and visible, supporting the beer's bright, inviting character.

pale goldenhazyfine lacingdense head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe banana and soft clove notes typical of the Hefeweizen style, arising from the house yeast's fermentation signature. Behind this sits a subtle hazelnut roundness and wheatiness, with a whisper of herbal, herbaceous Hallertauer character that neither dominates nor retreats.

banana-forwardclove spicehazelnutwheat grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens with that prominent banana character, followed by pillowy wheat malt sweetness and a gentle nutty undertone. Bitterness is restrained at 14 IBU, allowing the soft bready, biscuit-like grain profile to shine. The mouthfeel is light and crisp, finishing clean without astringency.

banana-drivenwheat sweetnessbready maltsoft bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with the yeasty phenolics and light grain character fading quickly. A mild lingering nuttiness and hint of banana persist as an aftertaste, leaving the palate cleansed and ready for the next sip.

dryrefreshingbanana echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
76
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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