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Miner's Gold Hefeweizen

Lewis & Clark Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Hefeweizen · One of 168 Hefeweizens in hopIQ

A classic German-style hefeweizen with banana and clove ester character from Bavarian wheat yeast. Named for the gold rush history of Helena — Last Chance Gulch, a block from the brewery, was where four Georgia prospectors struck gold in 1864. Unfiltered and wonderfully fragrant.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold4
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AWARDS

Silver · 2025
Great American Beer Festival 2025
Silver — Great American Beer Festival 2025
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 mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Hefeweizen.
Hop character
floral
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
banana
clove
fruity
yeasty
clean
Distinctive notes
spicy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Miner's Gold Hefeweizen

Appearance

A pale golden hue with a soft, hazy clarity characteristic of an unfiltered Hefeweizen. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, delicate lacing. Moderate carbonation creates a gentle, persistent fizz that keeps the beer visually alive.

pale goldenhazy, unfilteredfine, persistent lacing

Aroma

The nose is dominated by prominent banana esters from the Bavarian wheat yeast, alongside a subtle clove spice that adds complexity. Soft wheat malt notes provide an underlying sweetness without heaviness. Floral undertones emerge on closer inspection, creating a layered and inviting bouquet.

banana esterclove spicewheat, soft sweetnessfloral undertones

Taste

Banana and wheat form the core of the palate, with the yeast character delivering both fruity and spicy notes in equal measure. The mouthfeel is creamy and smooth, balanced by a light, refreshing body that prevents any sense of cloying sweetness. Bitterness is restrained at 14 IBU, allowing the ester profile to remain the focal point.

banana-forwardcreamy, smooth mouthfeelrestrained bitterness

Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with the banana and clove gradually receding to reveal a subtle yeasty warmth. A light, refreshing aftertaste lingers without any harsh edges.

clean, dry finishsubtle yeasty warmth
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Miner's Gold Hefeweizen

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 Miner's Gold Hefeweizen

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 Miner's Gold Hefeweizen will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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