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Herbsthäuser Hefe-Weizen hell

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Light Hefe-Weizen with fine yeast character and a fine fruity aroma, which the brewery credits to selected barley and wheat malt. It is top-fermented at 15 to 20 °C, the temperature range of the brewery's wheat beers, and reaches 5.2 % ABV. During fermentation the yeast rises to the surface of the young beer.

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
fruityyeastywheat
fruity
yeasty
wheat
clean
clove
banana
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent banana and clove notes, classic markers of the Hefeweizen yeast fermentation at cool temperatures.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Herbsthäuser Hefe-Weizen hell

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with exceptional clarity and a bright, luminous quality that speaks to the brewery's careful malt selection. The head forms quickly and persists with fine, delicate lacing that clings to the glass. Fine carbonation contributes to a refined visual presentation characteristic of a well-crafted hell Hefeweizen.

pale goldenbright clarityfine lacingrefined carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent banana and clove notes, classic markers of the Hefeweizen yeast fermentation at cool temperatures. Beneath these esters sits a soft, grainy wheat character balanced by the gentle sweetness of the selected barley malt. The overall impression is clean and inviting, without any harsh alcohol or oxidative notes.

banana esterclove spicegrainy wheatsoft malt sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens smooth and refined, with the fruity esters and yeast character flowing through the mid-palate in harmonious balance. Wheat provides a subtle dryness and texture while the malt contributes gentle sweetness and body. Bitterness remains restrained at 14 IBU, allowing the delicate interplay of fruit and spice to remain the focal point throughout the drinking experience.

balanced fruit-yeastsmooth wheat texturerestrained bitternessclean finish impression

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with the banana and clove notes fading gracefully into a clean wheat grain dryness. The beer drinks light and easy without becoming thin, leaving a pleasant, lingering memory of fruit and malt.

clean, dryrefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
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

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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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