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La Cumbre A Slice of Hefen

La Cumbre Brewing Co.
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🌍 United States · Hefeweizen · One of 153 Hefeweizens in hopIQ

La Cumbre's Bavarian-inspired wheat beer — hazy, refreshing and loaded with classic banana and clove yeast character. Light, sessionable and a perfect contrast to the hop bombs in the rest of their lineup. New Mexico's finest Hefeweizen.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
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 mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

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
yeasty
clean
fruity
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for La Cumbre A Slice of Hefen

Appearance

A beautiful hazy golden-yellow pour with excellent clarity despite the wheat content. The beer displays a thick, creamy white head that persists well, characteristic of a traditionally-crafted Hefeweizen. Bright carbonation is evident throughout, creating an inviting and appetizing presentation.

hazy goldencreamy white headbright carbonationcloudy

Aroma

The nose is dominated by classic Hefeweizen yeast character, with prominent banana esters and subtle clove spice notes. Soft wheat bread aromatics provide a subtle malty foundation, while the overall profile remains clean and inviting without any harsh phenolic edges. A light, refreshing fragrance that sets expectations for a sessionable wheat beer.

banana estersclove spicewheat breadyeasty

Taste

The palate opens with soft wheat malt sweetness and classic banana-clove yeast character, perfectly balanced against minimal bitterness (12 IBU). Mid-palate reveals bread-like complexity with a smooth, effervescent mouthfeel that keeps the beer light and refreshing. Subtle fruity notes complement the spice backbone, finishing crisp without any astringency.

banana-clovewheat maltsmoothrefreshing

Finish

A clean, dry finish with lingering yeast-driven fruit and spice notes that fade gracefully. The low bitterness allows the delicate banana and clove character to persist on the palate, making this highly drinkable.

clean finishdrylingering spice
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
81
Appearance
84
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of La Cumbre A Slice of Hefen

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 La Cumbre A Slice of Hefen

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 clove, banana, smooth-drinking character as La Cumbre A Slice of Hefen will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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