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Weizen Bam

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Ruddy golden, with yeast-driven esters of banana, spicy clove and nutmeg, and a light tartness with wheaty spice in the glass. Weizen Bam is a 4.5 % ABV farmhouse beer from Jolly Pumpkin in Dexter, Michigan, a brewery of barrel-aged sour bières since 2004, whose ales lean toward a subtle, pleasant lactic sourness.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
bananaclovewheat
banana
clove
wheat
yeasty
nutty
spicy
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by yeast-derived esters, with prominent banana and clove notes complemented by subtle nutmeg and spice.
also:sour,tart
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Weizen Bam

◎ Appearance

Ruddy golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is gentle and well-integrated, contributing to a refined visual presentation typical of farmhouse ales.

ruddy goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by yeast-derived esters, with prominent banana and clove notes complemented by subtle nutmeg and spice. A light tartness underscores the aromatic profile, while faint wheaty notes add textural complexity without heaviness.

banana estersclove, nutmeglight tartnesswheaty spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens with banana and yeasty spice, followed by a wheaty mid-palate with notes of clove and mild nuttiness. The farmhouse character expresses itself through subtle lactic sourness and a crisp, dry finish that prevents any cloying sweetness.

banana-forwardclove spicelactic tartnessdry, crisp

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and brisk, with the sourness receding into a pleasant wheaty dryness. A light peppery spice lingers, inviting another sip.

clean departurepeppery aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
78
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 8–12°C. Saison is refreshing but complex — cold works, but slightly warmer shows its farmhouse character.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink within a year. Farmhouse character is liveliest when the beer is relatively young.

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About Saison

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Saison?

Saisons are Belgian farmhouse ales with 5–8% ABV and IBU 20–35. Spicy, fruity yeast — pepper, citrus, hay — with high carbonation and a dry refreshing finish.

Finding a similar Saison

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