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Keesmann Weisse

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A classic top-fermented Hefeweizen that finishes fermenting in the bottle. After a period of being brewed elsewhere, it is once again made at the Wunderburg brewhouse. It is milky and hazy, straw to pale amber, with a voluminous white head. Clove, white bread and dried banana define the aroma, joined on the palate by citrus fruit and a gently integrated acidity. The body is slim and very lively from the high carbonation, and a slightly nutty, grainy note appears towards the end of a fresh, mildly spicy finish.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
clovebananawheat
clove
banana
wheat
citrusy
bready
spicy
Aroma
Clove and white bread dominate the nose, with dried banana notes adding gentle sweetness and a touch of orchard fruit.
also:nutty,yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Keesmann Weisse

◎ Appearance

A milky, hazy golden straw to pale amber body with excellent clarity through its suspended yeast. The voluminous white head forms densely and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. High carbonation is evident in the vigorous bead and animated pour.

hazy goldenwhite headfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

Clove and white bread dominate the nose, with dried banana notes adding gentle sweetness and a touch of orchard fruit. A subtle yeasty undertone threads through, characteristic of bottle fermentation, while a faint citrus zest rounds out the aromatic profile.

clove-forwardwhite breaddried bananasubtle citrus

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp wheat malt and white bread character, followed by moderately integrated citrus fruit and a gently spicy note from the yeast. Acidity is soft but present, and a slightly nutty, grainy note emerges mid-palate, maintaining freshness without harshness.

wheat-drivenspicy yeastcitrus fruitgently acidic

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and mildly spicy, with a lingering grainy-nutty note that fades cleanly. A crisp, refreshing quality persists, leaving the palate clean and inviting another sip.

dry finishspicy faderefreshing
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
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

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

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