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Herslev Hvedeøl

Herslev Bryghus
Denmark·Hefeweizen
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Rich and silky soft with a creamy head, yet still fresh: a gentle acidity cuts through the soft impression. The yeast brings fruitiness and a creamy feel in the mouth, the wheat adds softness, and the beer is not bitter. It is brewed after the traditional south German method with half barley and half wheat malt.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruitywheatyeasty
fruity
wheat
yeasty
sour
malty
clove
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe banana and clove—classic Hefeweizen yeast signatures—supported by soft wheat grain and a gentle fruity sweetness.
also:banana
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Herslev Hvedeøl

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with a hazy, turbid character typical of the style. A thick, creamy head forms and clings to the glass with fine retention. Gentle carbonation supports the soft, pillowy foam structure.

pale strawhazycreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe banana and clove—classic Hefeweizen yeast signatures—supported by soft wheat grain and a gentle fruity sweetness. A whisper of malt body underpins without heaviness; acidity keeps the bouquet fresh and inviting rather than cloying.

bananaclovewheat grainsoft fruit

◐ Taste

Silky and full on entry, with creamy mouthfeel from both the yeast and wheat malt. The palate balances soft sweetness and mild sourness—a gentle acidity cuts through without sharpness, while faint clove and banana notes provide complexity. Minimal bitterness allows the malt and yeast character to dominate.

creamysoft sweetnessgentle aciditylow bitterness

◑ Finish

Clean, refreshing close with a trace of wheat softness and a subtle sour note lingering. The aftertaste remains light and dry, inviting another sip.

dryrefreshinglight aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
80
Appearance
78
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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