Hofbräu Münchner Weisse
The brewery has made wheat beer since the early 17th century and for nearly two hundred years held the ducal privilege to brew it. This cloudy Weissbier uses wheat malt, pale barley malt and Munich malt, yeast from the brewery's own propagation plant and Herkules and Perle hops for 14 IBU, at 12.2 °P. It is bronze with a fine, lasting head. Banana, apricot, clove and a trace of vanilla shape both nose and palate, with a lively carbonation over a soft, full body.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Hofbräu Münchner Weisse
Slightly warmer than a lager — 8–12°C allows the banana and clove esters from the yeast to fully develop.
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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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.
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