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Linzer Weizen

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Naturally cloudy and golden yellow, especially fruity, with spicy aromas on the palate. Refreshingly fine carbonation gives the wheat beer a gentle prickle. It is brewed from wheat and barley malt in the Linzer Brauerei and is listed in the core range together with Original, Zwickl, Edelstahl and Pale Ale.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruityspicywheat
fruity
spicy
wheat
clean
yeasty
clove
Aroma
Pronounced fruity character leads the nose, with distinct notes of ripe banana and stone fruit.
also:banana
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Linzer Weizen

◎ Appearance

Golden yellow with natural cloudiness from suspension of yeast and wheat proteins. The head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Gentle carbonation creates a soft, pillowy mouthfeel without aggressive bubbling.

golden, naturally hazyfine lacingsoft carbonation

◌ Aroma

Pronounced fruity character leads the nose, with distinct notes of ripe banana and stone fruit. Spicy phenolics—particularly clove—layer beneath, alongside subtle herbal notes from the wheat malt. Yeast-derived esters dominate over hop presence, which remains restrained and clean.

ripe bananaclove spicewheat maltfruity esters

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright, fruity sweetness tempered by gentle spice from fermentation. Wheat malt contributes body and a slight bread-like character without heaviness. Bitterness remains minimal at 14 IBU, allowing fruit and yeast character to shine through to a crisp, refreshing finish.

fruit-forwardmild spicewheat grainlow bitterness

◑ Finish

Clean and refreshing, with a light, dry conclusion that invites the next sip. The aftertaste carries faint clove and banana notes without lingering sweetness or astringency.

crisp, drylight finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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.

Finding a similar Hefeweizen

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