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Herbsthäuser Hefe-Weizen alkoholfrei

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Alcohol-free Hefe-Weizen with a lightly sour, herb edge. It is brewed from water, wheat malt, barley malt, yeast and hops, with Hallertauer Perle as the only hop variety. The alcohol is removed gently, leaving less than 0.5 % ABV, and the brewery measures it directly against its regular Hefe-Weizen.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatherbalsour
wheat
herbal
sour
noble hop
yeasty
clove
Aroma
The nose leads with wheat grain and a gentle herbal edge, underpinned by the earthy, spicy character of Hallertauer Perle hops.
also:banana
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Herbsthäuser Hefe-Weizen alkoholfrei

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a slightly hazy cast, characteristic of the wheat malt bill and yeast suspension. The head forms quickly and clings persistently to the glass wall, displaying fine retention typical of the style. Carbonation is lively and steady, with a stream of fine bubbles rising through the bright body.

pale goldennaturally hazypersistent headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with wheat grain and a gentle herbal edge, underpinned by the earthy, spicy character of Hallertauer Perle hops. Distinct notes of yeast-derived clove and subtle banana emerge from the fermentation profile, softened by a faint tartness that complements rather than dominates. The aromatic profile remains light and approachable, without the alcohol-forward warmth of a full-strength Hefeweizen.

wheat grainherbal hop characterclove, banana from yeastlightly tart

◐ Taste

The palate opens with clean wheat maltiness and follows with a noble-hop bitterness that integrates smoothly rather than asserting itself. A characteristic sourness runs through the mid-palate, brightening the overall structure and adding complexity without harshness. The mouthfeel is crisp and refreshing, with enough body to sustain the flavor development despite the minimal alcohol.

wheat malt forwardnoble-hop bitternesstart backbonecrisp, clean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is relatively short and clean, with the herbal and sour notes fading gracefully. A refreshing dryness lingers, inviting another sip and emphasizing the beer's role as a thirst quencher.

dry finishrefreshing aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
72
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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