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Jack Black Atlantic Weiss

Jack Black Brewing Company
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🌍 South Africa · Hefeweizen · One of 165 Hefeweizens in hopIQ

Unfiltered Hefeweizen from Cape Town — banana and clove esters up front, wheat and yeast haze in the glass, low 16 IBU. Refreshing enough for beach weather all year.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter16 IBU
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Hefeweizen.
Malt character
wheat
malty
Fermentation & yeast
banana
clove
fruity
Distinctive notes
hazy
spicy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jack Black Atlantic Weiss

Appearance

Pale golden hue with pronounced haze throughout the glass, characteristic of an unfiltered Hefeweizen. The yeast suspension creates a cloudy, opaque appearance that catches light with a soft sheen. A dense, cream-colored head forms with moderate retention and delicate lacing down the sides.

pale goldencloudy from yeastcreamy headfine lacing

Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced banana esters and warm clove spice, typical markers of Hefeweizen fermentation. Beneath these yeast-driven aromatics lies a soft wheat grain character, rounded out by subtle breadiness from the unfiltered yeast. The overall impression is fruity and spiced rather than hoppy or aggressively bitter.

banana esterclove spicewheat grainyeast forward

Taste

The palate opens with a smooth, wheat-forward entry that carries the banana and clove notes through the mid-palate without sharp edges. Low bitterness (16 IBU) keeps the profile refreshing and approachable, allowing the fruity esters and spice to remain in focus. The body is light but substantial enough to support the yeast character, finishing with a gentle sweetness.

wheat drivensmooth mouthfeellow bitternessfruity and spiced

Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with residual banana and clove notes fading gracefully. A subtle sweetness lingers without becoming cloying, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

clean finishgently sweetrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Jack Black Atlantic Weiss

Serve at 5–8°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Slightly warmer than a lager — 8–12°C allows the banana and clove esters from the yeast to fully develop.

Weizen glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Jack Black Atlantic Weiss

About Hefeweizen

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same wheat, fruity, clove character as Jack Black Atlantic Weiss will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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