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Maisel's Weisse Original

Maisel Bamberg
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🌍 Germany · Hefeweizen · One of 158 Hefeweizens in hopIQ

A luminous amber hefeweizen with a reddish tint, crowned by a fine, creamy head. The nose opens with fresh yeast and delicate banana esters. On the palate a mild spice unfolds — malt, fruit and clove with a whisper of nutmeg — while gentle carbonation keeps the beer lively from first sip to finish. Low bitterness and moderate strength make it an aperitif, the kind that invites a second glass on a warm afternoon. Serve well chilled.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Mild12 IBU
SRM
golden5
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AWARDS

Gold · 2018
World Beer Awards
World's Best Wheat Beer Bavarian Hefeweisse
Bronze · 2024
World Beer Awards
Germany Winner
Silver · 2024
European Beer Star
94 Points · 2026
Finest Beer Selection
Gold · 2026
Australian International Beer Awards
Gold — World Beer Awards (World's Best Wheat Beer Bavarian Hefeweisse)
Bronze — World Beer Awards (Germany Winner)
Silver — European Beer Star
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 and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

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
fruity
yeasty
clove
Distinctive notes
spicy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Maisel's Weisse Original

Appearance

A luminous amber body with a reddish tint glows beneath a fine, creamy head that clings to the glass with persistent lacing. The beer shows excellent clarity despite its traditional cloudiness from yeast in suspension. Fine carbonation sparkles throughout, lending visual liveliness to the pour.

amber with reddish tintcreamy headfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with fresh yeast character and delicate banana esters, the hallmark of classic Hefeweizen fermentation. Beneath these fruity notes lies a gentle wheat grain sweetness, complemented by hints of clove and a whisper of nutmeg that suggest thoughtful spice integration rather than aggressive seasoning.

banana estersfresh yeastwheat grainclove spice

Taste

The palate unfolds with mild spice—malt, fruit, and clove—balanced by the natural sweetness of the wheat base. Gentle carbonation keeps the beer lively and crisp across the mid-palate, while low bitterness (12 IBU) allows the fruity and malty character to remain prominent. The mouthfeel is smooth and creamy without heaviness, inviting continuous sipping.

smooth maltfruitylively carbonationmild spice

Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with a gentle fade of banana and yeast character. A subtle sweetness lingers, leaving no harsh edges—the hallmark of a beer designed for aperitif service and warm-weather refreshment.

clean finishsubtle sweetness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
83
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Maisel's Weisse Original

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 Maisel's Weisse Original

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 banana, wheat, fruity character as Maisel's Weisse Original will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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