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Jacob Naturtrübes Hefe Weissbier

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Banana and clove lead, backed by yeasty aromas and a mild hop bitterness, with lively carbonation under a firm, fine-pored head. This naturally cloudy wheat beer is the Jacob classic from Bodenwöhr in the Upper Palatinate: 5.3% alcohol, brewed with local spring water, Hallertau hops and the brewery's own pure-culture yeast.

ABV
5.3%
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
yeasty
noble hop
clean
Aroma
Clove and banana dominate the nose in equal measure, both driven by the brewery's pure-culture yeast.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jacob Naturtrübes Hefe Weissbier

◎ Appearance

Golden-yellow hue with a naturally hazy, cloudy suspension of yeast particles throughout the body. A firm, fine-pored head crowns the pour and clings to the glass with steady retention. Vibrant carbonation animates the beer visibly in the glass.

golden, naturally cloudyfine-pored headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

Clove and banana dominate the nose in equal measure, both driven by the brewery's pure-culture yeast. A backing of soft, grainy wheat malt and subtle noble-hop herbal notes provide earthiness without sharpness. The overall impression is clean and restrained, with yeasty complexity supporting rather than overwhelming the fruit-spice character.

clove, bananayeast-forwardsoft wheat maltnoble hop

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and wheat-forward, with clove and banana flavors building gently through the mid-section. Mild hop bitterness arrives as a balancing force, never aggressive, while the yeast contributes a pleasantly grainy, slightly phenolic warmth. The beer finishes clean and refreshing, with a light body that lets carbonation and flavor both remain distinct.

crisp wheatclove, bananamild bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium, fading into a dry, slightly peppery yeast note that invites another sip. Carbonation sustains the sense of liveliness even as the flavors settle.

dry, pepperyrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
84
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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