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Hefe Weiße

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An unfiltered Bavarian wheat beer of deep gold with a visible haze, brewed from wheat and barley malt to 12.5 °P and hopped with Herkules. Sold abroad as Weissbier. Fruity yeast character dominates the nose, with ripe banana and a hint of clove. On the palate a light sweetness of banana and honey meets citrus freshness and a fine, lively acidity, while the hops stay in the background. The finish is refreshing with a subtle spicy note reminiscent of nutmeg.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruitybananawheat
fruity
banana
wheat
citrusy
yeasty
honey
Aroma
The nose is dominated by classic banana ester, ripe and forward, accompanied by a gentle spice reminiscent of clove and nutmeg from the yeast character.
also:clove,spicy
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hefe Weiße

◎ Appearance

Deep golden hue with a characteristic haze from suspended yeast particles, creating a cloudy but luminous appearance. A thick, persistent white head forms readily and clings to the glass with good adhesion. Fine carbonation supports the dense foam structure throughout the pour.

deep goldunfiltered hazecreamy headbright despite cloudiness

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by classic banana ester, ripe and forward, accompanied by a gentle spice reminiscent of clove and nutmeg from the yeast character. A subtle undertone of citrus and light honey sweetness adds complexity beneath the fruity foundation.

ripe bananaclove spicefruity estershoney undertone

◐ Taste

The palate opens with gentle sweetness of banana and honey, quickly met by bright citrus notes and crisp acidity that provide balance and lift. Wheat malts contribute a soft, grainy foundation while the Herkules hop character remains restrained, allowing the yeast-driven profile to remain central.

fruity sweetnesswheat graincitrus brightnessbalanced acidity

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with a subtle spicy note echoing nutmeg lingering gently on the palate. The aftertaste remains crisp and dry, inviting continued drinking.

refreshingsubtle spicedry finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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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