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Huber Weisses Spezial

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Huber Weisses Spezial leads with banana. At 6.0% ABV it is brewed in Freising from a high wheat share with Hallertau hops and water from the brewery's own 106-metre-deep well, fermented with its own top-fermenting pure-culture yeast and matured patiently at low temperatures.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
bananawheatnoble hop
banana
wheat
noble hop
yeasty
clean
clove
Aroma
The nose leads decisively with ripe banana and a subtle clove spice, classic markers of the Hefeweizen yeast strain at work.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Huber Weisses Spezial

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with a slight haze characteristic of the style, clarity softened by the suspension of yeast through natural fermentation. A dense, persistent head forms and clings to the glass in fine lacing as the beer is consumed. Bright carbonation is evident throughout, lending visual liveliness to the pour.

pale goldennaturally hazyfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads decisively with ripe banana and a subtle clove spice, classic markers of the Hefeweizen yeast strain at work. Behind this, soft wheat grain and a delicate Noble hop character emerge without aggression—Hallertau provides a gentle herbal undertone rather than assertive aromatics. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no harsh edges.

banana, clovesoft wheat graindelicate Noble hops

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied for its modest 6% ABV, driven by a high wheat proportion that delivers a creamy mouthfeel. The mid-palate amplifies the banana and yeasty notes present on the nose, balanced by the wheat's inherent sweetness and a restrained bitterness (14 IBU) that never overwhelms. Noble hops integrate seamlessly, contributing structure without dominating the fruit-forward character.

creamy mouthfeelbanana-forwardlow bitterness, well-balanced

◑ Finish

Clean and refreshing, with bitterness fading quickly to leave a lingering wheat sweetness and a whisper of yeast character. The aftertaste remains light and approachable, inviting another sip.

clean finishrefreshinglightly sweet
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
74
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

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

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