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Huber Weisses Original

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Huber Weisses Original rides on banana and fruity yeast esters. A high wheat share and the brewery's own top-fermenting pure-culture yeast shape it. The label once carried St Korbinian's brown bear from Freising's coat of arms; some now fondly call the beer the Weissbär. European Beer Star Gold 2019, South German-style Hefeweizen Hell.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Gold · 2019
European Beer Star
South German-Style Hefeweizen Hell
★Gold — European Beer Star (South German-Style Hefeweizen Hell)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
bananafruitywheat
banana
fruity
wheat
yeasty
clean
clove
Aroma
Pronounced fruity-ester profile dominates, with ripe banana at the forefront alongside gentle stone-fruit notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Huber Weisses Original

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow body with subtle haze from suspended yeast, characteristic of the style. A thick, creamy white head forms readily and maintains excellent retention, with fine lacework clinging to the glass walls. Bright, lively carbonation evident throughout.

pale goldennaturally hazydense headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Pronounced fruity-ester profile dominates, with ripe banana at the forefront alongside gentle stone-fruit notes. Soft yeast character provides warmth without phenolic sharpness, while a delicate wheat grain foundation and subtle spice undertone round out the nose. Clean, inviting complexity with no harsh alcohol presence.

banana estersfruityspice noteswheat grain

◐ Taste

Smooth entry with soft wheat malt sweetness and prominent banana flavor building through the palate. Mid-palate remains light and refreshing, with yeast-driven fruitiness sustained throughout. Low bitterness (14 IBU) allows malt and ester character to shine; finish trails dry without astringency.

banana-forwardwheat sweetnesslow bitternessclean palate

◑ Finish

Crisp, medium-length finish with lingering yeast character and subtle fruit notes. Aftertaste remains refreshing and balanced, with no cloying residue.

crispfruity faderefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
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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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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