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Herrenhäuser Weizen

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A German Weissbier with wheat malt character, delivering subtle banana and clove notes. Smooth, medium-bodied with gentle hop spice and a dry, crisp finish. Refreshing and balanced.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
wheatclovebanana
wheat
clove
banana
spicy
yeasty
Aroma
The nose opens with classic weissbier yeast character, revealing prominent banana and clove notes that are both delicate and inviting.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Herrenhäuser Weizen

◎ Appearance

Herrenhäuser Weizen presents a pale golden hue with a slight haze characteristic of the style. A thick, creamy white head forms and persists beautifully, indicating proper conditioning and carbonation. The beer exhibits excellent clarity with fine, effervescent bubbles that suggest a well-crafted weissbier.

pale goldencreamy white headhazyeffervescent

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with classic weissbier yeast character, revealing prominent banana and clove notes that are both delicate and inviting. Subtle wheat malt undertones provide a soft, bread-like foundation without overwhelming the profile. These signature phenolic and ester compounds create a harmonious, refreshing aromatic experience.

bananaclovewheat maltyeasty

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a smooth, medium-bodied experience with wheat malt sweetness upfront, complemented by distinctive banana and clove flavors from the yeast fermentation. A gentle spice character develops mid-palate with minimal hop bitterness (12 IBU), maintaining excellent balance and drinkability. The beer remains light and refreshing without sacrificing complexity or satisfaction.

wheat forwardfruity esterssmoothbalanced spice

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with residual wheat character and a subtle clove spice lingering pleasantly on the palate. Clean and refreshing, it invites another sip and exemplifies the style's approachability.

drycleancrisp
83
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
81
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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