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Indslev Svane

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Indslev's own interpretation of the classic Bavarian weissbier tradition: fruity and refreshing, with inviting notes of clove and a touch of banana. Wheat leads on the nose, with a mild taste suitable for drinking all year round. It is brewed with barley and wheat malt. The Bavarian weissbier tradition came to Indslev with former brewmaster Stefan Peter Stadler.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruityclovewheat
fruity
clove
wheat
banana
malty
yeasty
Aroma
The nose leads with fresh wheat grain and a soft, bready malt backdrop.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Indslev Svane

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a soft, hazy suspension characteristic of the Hefeweizen style. A dense, creamy head forms readily and maintains good retention, clinging to the glass in delicate lacing. Bright carbonation animates the body, creating a lively, inviting visual presence.

pale goldenhazycreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh wheat grain and a soft, bready malt backdrop. Pronounced clove spice rises on the second sniff, accompanied by subtle banana esters that suggest gentle fermentation warmth rather than aggressive phenolics. Overall impression is bright, herbaceous, and approachable—true to the Bavarian weissbier tradition.

wheat grainclove spicebanana estersbready

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and lightly sweet, driven by soft wheat malt and a whisper of banana character. Mid-palate remains refreshingly dry with integrated clove notes that linger without harshness. Low bitterness (14 IBU) allows the fruit and spice to dominate, creating a balanced, easy-drinking character suited to extended consumption.

soft wheatclovedry finishlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, with residual fruit and spice fading into a subtle malty dryness. No harsh edges or cloying aftertaste—instead, a gentle recall of banana and grain that invites another sip.

cleanfruity fademalty dryness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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