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Moonwake Weissbier

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Layers of banana and fruit candy, balanced with clove and a warming spice, with bready notes from the wheat and light fruit from the hops. An effervescent ale at 5.0%, made with Munich yeast and a step mash. Gold for Wheat Beer at the SIBA regional bottle and can awards in 2022. Brewed in Leith, Edinburgh.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Gold · 2022
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Scotland)
Bottle & Can Wheat Beer
★Gold — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Scotland) (Bottle & Can Wheat Beer)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
clovebananabready
clove
banana
bready
fruity
wheat
spicy
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent clove and gentle phenolic spice from the Munich yeast, followed by distinct ripe banana and subtle fruit-candy notes.
also:yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Moonwake Weissbier

◎ Appearance

Moonwake presents a bright golden hue with a pale straw tone, displaying excellent clarity despite the traditional Hefeweizen style. The carbonation is lively and persistent, generating a thick, creamy head with strong lacing that clings to the glass throughout the drinking experience.

golden, brightfine carbonationstrong head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent clove and gentle phenolic spice from the Munich yeast, followed by distinct ripe banana and subtle fruit-candy notes. Beneath these esters lies a soft, bready maltiness with delicate hop citrus in the background, creating a well-balanced and inviting bouquet.

clove, phenolic spiceripe bananabready wheat

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a harmonious interplay between yeast-derived spice and fruity esters, with the banana and candy sweetness providing roundness without cloying. The bready wheat character anchors the mid-palate, while a crisp finish and restrained bitterness (14 IBU) prevent heaviness and maintain excellent drinkability.

balanced spice-fruitwheat bread, crisprefreshing finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and brisk, with lingering clove and subtle banana notes fading into a dry, slightly peppery aftertaste. At 5% ABV, the beer feels light and effortless, inviting further exploration of the glass.

dry, pepperylight-bodied
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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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