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Dirndl

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A creamy, cloudy wheat beer in the German style, with subtle touches of banana, citrus and clove. Dirndl, at 5.2 %, is the hefeweizen of Naeckte Brouwers in Amstelveen, a brewery that has run its own plant there since 2013 and likes its classic styles with a contemporary twist.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop 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
wheatyeastyclove
wheat
yeasty
clove
banana
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with wheat grain and a creamy, soft maltiness that forms the foundation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dirndl

◎ Appearance

Dirndl presents a pale golden hue with pronounced cloudiness from suspension yeast, characteristic of the style. The head is dense and persistent, with fine bubbles that cling to the glass throughout the drinking experience. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, creating a soft, pillowy mouthfeel.

pale goldencloudy, yeast-hazypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with wheat grain and a creamy, soft maltiness that forms the foundation. Delicate spice notes emerge—clove and subtle white pepper—alongside ripe banana esters typical of Hefeweizen fermentation. A faint citrus zest rounds out the bouquet, adding freshness without assertiveness.

wheat grainbanana esterclove spicecreamy maltcitrus zest

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, led by wheaten sweetness and a creamy body that coats the palate without heaviness. Mid-palate develops clove and banana more distinctly, balanced by a subtle yeasty complexity. Bitterness remains restrained at 14 IBU, allowing fruit and spice to drive the flavor arc; the finish is clean and mildly dry.

wheaten sweetnessclove and bananasoft bodylow bitternessyeasty complexity

◑ Finish

The finish is refreshingly crisp and medium in length, leaving behind a gentle banana and spice impression. Aftertaste remains clean and free of harsh notes, with a slight carbonation tingle that invites the next sip.

crisp finishbanana spice lingeringclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
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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