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Jacob Winter Weisse

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Banana comes through in this winter edition of the Jacob Hefe Weissbier, brewed a little bolder and more golden-coloured for the cold season. Hold a freshly poured glass up to the fireplace and the colour glows through. 5.3% alcohol, brewed in Bodenwöhr with local spring water, Hallertau hops and the brewery's own yeast.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Mild12 IBU
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
bananawheatnoble hop
banana
wheat
noble hop
yeasty
clove
Aroma
Pronounced banana esters dominate the nose, typical of the brewery's distinctive yeast strain, accompanied by subtle clove and phenolic spice.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jacob Winter Weisse

◎ Appearance

A luminous golden hue that glows warmly when held to light, characteristic of this winter edition's bolder colour profile. The beer displays a fine, persistent white head with good foam retention and lacing. The body shows bright clarity with active carbonation rising steadily through the glass.

golden, glowingfine white headbright, well-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Pronounced banana esters dominate the nose, typical of the brewery's distinctive yeast strain, accompanied by subtle clove and phenolic spice. Soft wheat grain notes provide a neutral backbone, while delicate Hallertau noble hops contribute a restrained herbal undertone without asserting bitterness. The overall impression is fruity, approachable, and gently aromatic.

banana ester, dominantclove, subtle spicewheat grain, softnoble hop, herbal

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced banana and wheat malt flavours, creating a smooth, slightly sweet entry. Mid-palate develops modest noble-hop bitterness and a faint clove character, balanced by the wheat's light, crisp presence. The finish remains refreshing without harshness, the low IBU preserving the beer's delicate yeast-driven character throughout.

banana, wheat-forwardnoble-hop balancecrisp, refreshinglight, smooth

◑ Finish

Clean and moderately dry, with banana esters fading into a gentle grain sweetness. The aftertaste is brief but pleasant, leaving no harsh edges.

clean, drygentle grain sweetness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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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