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Hofbräuhaus Traunstein Weißbier alkoholfrei

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Fruity and lively, with the natural fruit aromas the brewery's own yeast brings to its Weißbier. At 0.45 % ABV and 5.1 to 5.5° original gravity it is meant to stand up to its big brother in taste. Hofbräuhaus Traunstein uses harvested yeast for all its beers, reusing it five to six times.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitywheatyeasty
fruity
wheat
yeasty
clove
banana
Aroma
The nose leads with bright fruity esters—banana and orchard fruit—layered beneath subtle clove spice from the house yeast.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hofbräuhaus Traunstein Weißbier alkoholfrei

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a slightly hazy, cloudy appearance characteristic of the style. A modest white head forms and disperses quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. The body shows fine carbonation with gentle bubbles rising through the suspension.

pale goldenhazy from yeastdelicate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright fruity esters—banana and orchard fruit—layered beneath subtle clove spice from the house yeast. Soft wheat grain notes provide a grainy, approachable base without any harsh phenolics. The overall impression is clean and lively, with the yeast character fully expressed despite the minimal alcohol.

banana esterclove spicewheaten grainbright fruit

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with wheat maltiness meeting gentle fruity-spicy yeast notes early on. The mid-palate balances a light, soft sweetness against restrained bitterness (14 IBU), allowing the natural esters and grain character to dominate. Finish is clean and quenching, with no cloying residue—the low ABV keeps the beer lean and session-friendly.

wheaty, softester-forwardlight finishwell-balanced

◑ Finish

The finish tapers quickly to a crisp, dry aftertaste with fading fruit notes and a whisper of grain. No harsh alcohol burn or bitterness lingers—the beer leaves the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

dry, cleanshort to medium length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
76
Appearance
74
Finish
78
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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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.

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