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Heimathafen Hefeweizen

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Heimathafen Hefeweizen is a seasonal wheat beer at 5.2% ABV with a sharp, sour edge. It is brewed in Erfurt by Jan Schlennstedt's Heimathafen, which opened on 22 April 2017 in a former storage hall at the old goods station and does everything by hand, from brewing to labelling.

ABV
5.2%
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
wheatsouryeasty
wheat
sour
yeasty
clove
banana
Aroma
Wheat dominates the nose with a soft, grainy sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Heimathafen Hefeweizen

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a slight haze characteristic of the style, born from suspended yeast and wheat protein. A dense, creamy head forms readily and clings to the glass with good retention. Fine carbonation creates a gentle, persistent fizz.

pale goldencloudy from yeastcreamy headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Wheat dominates the nose with a soft, grainy sweetness. Yeast-derived esters contribute distinct banana and clove notes, along with a subtle herbal backdrop. A bright, tangy edge suggests the beer's characteristic sour character.

wheat flourbanana esterclove spicelactic tartness

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and light, with prominent wheat malt providing a clean, slightly sweet base. Mid-palate develops the yeasty complexity of banana and clove alongside a perceptible sourness that cuts through the body. Bitterness remains restrained, allowing the fermentation character and acidity to drive the profile.

tart, sour bitebanana, clovelight wheat bodygentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with lingering tartness and a subtle spice fade. The sour edge persists cleanly without astringency, leaving a bright, thirst-quenching aftertaste.

dry, tart finishrefreshing acidity
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
76
Appearance
76
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

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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