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Murauer Weissbier

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Fruity aromas with banana notes lead this unfiltered wheat beer, rounded off by a fine hop bitterness and a lively sparkle. Water, wheat malt, barley malt, hops and yeast go into it at 5.4% ABV, inspired by the house's centuries-old brewing tradition, and some yeast sediment can form in the bottle.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Mild
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruitybananawheat
fruity
banana
wheat
yeasty
clove
Aroma
The nose is dominated by ripe banana esters, accompanied by subtle notes of bubblegum and stone fruit.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Murauer Weissbier

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with natural haze from suspended yeast, creating a soft, diffuse appearance characteristic of unfiltered Hefeweizen. The head is substantial and persistent, with fine bubbles that cling to the glass in delicate lacing. Bright, lively carbonation drives continuous activity in the body.

pale goldencloudypersistent headvibrant carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by ripe banana esters, accompanied by subtle notes of bubblegum and stone fruit. Soft clove and herbal spice emerge from the yeast character, while a gentle wheat grain softness rounds out the backdrop. No aggressive hop presence; the aroma remains inviting and approachable.

banana esterclove spicewheat grainfruity

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with the fruity esters immediately apparent on the palate. The mid-palate reveals wheat malt sweetness balanced by a light, refined bitterness that prevents any cloying sensation. The yeast character adds a slight peppery note that keeps the beer lively and prevents flatness.

banana forwardwheat maltlight bitterpeppery yeast

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with the bitterness trailing cleanly without harshness. A whisper of banana lingers briefly before fading into a crisp, mineral aftertaste that invites another sip.

dry finishrefreshingmineral
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
85
Finish
75
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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