Oettinger Hefeweißbier
Oettinger's top-fermented wheat beer is bottled unfiltered and pours a hazy gold under a tall head, at 4.9 percent. The brewery describes pronounced fruit and spice aromas and a mild, yeasty character. Clove and warm spice lead the nose, backed by ripe banana and a little bready wheat; the palate stays soft and lightly sweet, with lively carbonation and hardly any bitterness in the finish.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Oettinger Hefeweißbier
Slightly warmer than a lager — 8–12°C allows the banana and clove esters from the yeast to fully develop.
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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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.
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