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Weizen

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Light amber with a white head, Innstadt Weizen brings ripe banana and clove aromas. It is lively and sparkling, shows a light sweetness and ends with a fine hint of fruity-spicy aromas. Brewed at 12° Plato for 5.5% ABV. The Innstadt brewery appeared in Passau records in 1318 and has been part of Hacklberg since 2012.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
clovebananawheat
clove
banana
wheat
fruity
spicy
yeasty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by ripe banana and clove notes, typical of Bavarian weizen yeast.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Weizen

◎ Appearance

Light amber hue with excellent clarity and a dense white head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The carbonation is lively and persistent, creating a bright, inviting presentation characteristic of the style.

light amberwhite headwell-carbonatedfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by ripe banana and clove notes, typical of Bavarian weizen yeast. Subtle wheat grain undertones emerge beneath the fruity-spicy character, with a clean, yeasty backdrop that avoids any off-notes.

bananaclovewheatfruity-spicy

◐ Taste

The palate opens with light sweetness and a soft wheat texture, allowing the banana and clove flavors to develop fully. Mild bitterness from noble hops provides gentle balance without dominating, while crisp carbonation keeps the beer refreshing and lively throughout.

sweet entrybanana-clovelight bodycrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering fruity-spicy notes that fade gracefully. Refreshing carbonation leaves the palate cleansed and ready for the next sip.

dryfruity-spicyrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
85
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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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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