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Dakhaas

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A cloudy, slightly dark wheat beer between a German weizen and a Belgian witbier: full, creamy, floral and fruity, with a drier malt taste and light caramel notes behind the haze. Dakhaas is a classic Utrecht expression, and the name also honours the brewery's house cat, who stands for cosiness, playfulness and stubbornness. 5.5% ABV.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatfruityfloral
wheat
fruity
floral
malty
caramel
clove
Aroma
The nose leads with floral and fruity esters characteristic of weizen fermentation—banana and clove rise first, followed by subtle honeyed wheat notes.
also:banana,yeasty
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dakhaas

◎ Appearance

Dakhaas presents a pale golden hue beneath a soft, persistent haze born from its yeast suspension. The turbidity is deliberate and inviting, with a fine white foam that clings to the glass with gentle restraint. Gentle carbonation creates a quietly active surface.

pale goldenyeast hazecreamy head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with floral and fruity esters characteristic of weizen fermentation—banana and clove rise first, followed by subtle honeyed wheat notes. Behind these, a soft caramel sweetness emerges, paired with a light spice from the yeast. The overall impression is balanced and approachable, without aggressive alcohol or phenolic bite.

banana, clovefloral esterssoft caramel

◐ Taste

Entry is full and creamy, with a prominent wheaten body that carries both fruity and spiced character from active yeast fermentation. The mid-palate layers in subtle caramel notes and a drying malt backbone that prevents sweetness from dominating. Bitterness is minimal at 14 IBU, allowing the complexity of yeast and grain to lead; a gentle dry finish follows the initial sweetness.

full bodywheaten baseyeast complexitydry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with caramel and malt lingering softly on the palate. A pleasant, uncloying aftertaste invites another sip.

dry maltmoderate length
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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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