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Hofbräu Weisse Alkoholfrei

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A top-fermented wheat beer brewed by decoction to 12.7 °P from wheat malt with pale and dark barley malt, hopped with Herkules and Perle to 14 IBU, then dealcoholised by vacuum falling-film evaporation to below 0.5 % ABV. It is cloudy and light amber in the glass. A fine clove scent leads into a slightly sweet palate of grain, white bread, honey and banana, with a touch of yeast and a brisk, sparkling carbonation.

ABV
<0.5%
Bitterness
Mild14 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
clovehoneybanana
clove
honey
banana
wheat
bready
malty
Aroma
Clove and banana notes dominate the nose, typical of wheat beer phenolics and esters from top fermentation.
also:yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hofbräu Weisse Alkoholfrei

◎ Appearance

Light amber hue with noticeable cloudiness, characteristic of the wheat beer style and its unfiltered nature. A fine white head forms readily and persists with decent retention. The carbonation is brisk and visible, creating an lively, appetizing visual presence in the glass.

light ambercloudyfine headeffervescent

◌ Aroma

Clove and banana notes dominate the nose, typical of wheat beer phenolics and esters from top fermentation. A gentle sweetness emerges underneath, with honeyed grain and white bread undertones. The vacuum dealcoholization preserves these delicate aromatics without harsh solvent character.

clovebananahoneygrain forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a slightly sweet entry of wheat and pale malt, followed by white bread and honey notes in the mid-palate. Subtle yeast character adds texture and a whisper of spice. Bitterness remains restrained at 14 IBU, allowing the malt and ester profile to shine without assertive hop presence.

sweet maltbread notessmooth bodygentle finish

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and clean, with residual honey sweetness fading gracefully. The brisk carbonation carries a light, refreshing quality throughout, leaving no cloying aftertaste despite the alcohol removal process.

crisprefreshingclean exit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
76
Serve at 5–8°C

Serve cold at 7–10°C. The hazy wheat base and fresh yeast character shine when the beer is crisp and cold.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink within 4–6 months. Wheat beers are designed to be fresh — the yeast character diminishes with age.

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