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Killer Hefe

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Banana, bubblegum and clove aromatics come from a balanced mix of esters and phenols in this traditional German-style hefeweizen. A Bavarian wheat yeast and a simple grain bill do the work and leave the beer light and easy to drink. 5.5% ABV, 15 IBU.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
clovebananabubblegum
clove
banana
bubblegum
wheat
spicy
yeasty
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced banana and bubblegum notes from the Bavarian wheat yeast, layered with warm clove and subtle spice.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Killer Hefe

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow hue with a soft, hazy appearance characteristic of the style. A dense, creamy head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine lacing. Bright carbonation is evident throughout, lending a lively, inviting visual presence.

pale goldennaturally hazyfine head retentionbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced banana and bubblegum notes from the Bavarian wheat yeast, layered with warm clove and subtle spice. These ester and phenol-driven aromatics are balanced and expressive, neither aggressive nor faint. A gentle wheat grain undertone supports the fruity and spicy character without competing.

banana, bubblegumclove, spiceyeast-forwardwheat grain

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with the clove and banana notes carrying through cleanly onto the palate. The body remains light and smooth, allowing the wheat character and subtle yeasty complexity to develop in the mid-palate. Bitterness is restrained at 15 IBU, permitting the esters and phenols to dominate without harshness or drying sensation.

smooth, light bodyclove, banana forwardlow bitternesseasy-drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, fading gently without lingering astringency. A faint spice note persists briefly, characteristic of the style and inviting another sip.

clean finishrefreshinglow astringency
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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

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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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