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A wheat beer in the Hefeweizen mould, brewed on pilsner, wheat and carawheat malt with a single noble hop. The yeast does the talking: ripe banana and a light clove spice sit over a soft, grainy wheat base. The beer pours cloudy and finely carbonated, bitterness is barely present at 10 IBU, and what lingers is a faint bread-dough sweetness rather than anything sharp.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild10 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
bananawheatclove
banana
wheat
clove
yeasty
bready
noble hop
Aroma
The nose is dominated by the distinctive ester profile of the Hefeweizen yeast, delivering prominent ripe banana aromatics with a secondary note of light clove spice.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blanche

◎ Appearance

Blanche presents a pale straw color with notable turbidity throughout, characteristic of the style and arising from the yeast suspension. The beer develops a fine, persistent head with good foam retention and exhibits lively carbonation that sustains throughout the glass. The cloudiness is inherent to the brewing approach rather than a flaw, lending the beer a traditional, unfiltered appearance.

pale strawhazy from yeastfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by the distinctive ester profile of the Hefeweizen yeast, delivering prominent ripe banana aromatics with a secondary note of light clove spice. Beneath these fermentation-derived characters lies a soft, grainy wheat base that provides foundation without demanding attention. The noble hop contribution is subtle and restrained, allowing the yeast character to remain the focal point.

ripe bananalight clove spicegrainy wheatyeast-forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a soft, wheaten sweetness complemented by the characteristic banana and clove notes that carry through from the nose. Bitterness is minimal at 10 IBU, creating a smooth, almost creamy mouthfeel that prioritizes drinkability and balance over assertiveness. The noble hop presence is felt as a gentle framework rather than a dominant feature, allowing the malt and yeast interplay to define the flavor profile.

smooth wheat basebanana and cloveminimal bitternessfinely balanced

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, with a lingering faint bread-dough sweetness that recalls the grainy malt foundation. The lack of sharp astringency or pronounced hop character leaves the palate refreshed and inviting toward the next sip.

bread-dough sweetnessclean finishrefreshing aftertaste
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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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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