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Paulaner Weißbier 0,0%

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Brewed first as a full wheat beer by the traditional house method and dealcoholised only after an extended maturation, which leaves the aroma largely intact rather than cutting it short at fermentation. Fine malt notes meet the fruity wheat-beer esters in the nose. The palate carries a pleasantly light sweetness and the fresh character of the style, with the body running thinner than the alcoholic version. The finish is clean and short.

Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanfruitywheat
clean
fruity
wheat
malty
yeasty
clove
Aroma
The nose showcases the classic Hefeweizen character with pronounced fruity esters—banana and subtle clove notes—layered over fine malt sweetness.
also:banana
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Paulaner Weißbier 0,0%

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue characteristic of the Hefeweizen style, with excellent clarity despite the wheat beer tradition. The beer displays fine carbonation and likely produces a modest white head that dissipates cleanly, typical of dealcoholized wheat beers.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationwhite head

◌ Aroma

The nose showcases the classic Hefeweizen character with pronounced fruity esters—banana and subtle clove notes—layered over fine malt sweetness. The extended maturation process has preserved the aromatic complexity, avoiding the flat profile common in many alcohol-free beers, with a fresh wheat-forward backdrop.

fruity estersbananaclovewheaty malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a pleasantly light sweetness balanced by the crisp, clean wheat character of the style. Mid-palate reveals yeasty complexity and malty depth, while the modest 14 IBU bitterness provides gentle structure without overwhelming the delicate profile. The body is noticeably thinner than its alcoholic counterpart, maintaining drinkability.

light sweetnesscrispmalty-yeastyclean

◑ Finish

A clean and short finish that refreshes without lingering, allowing the wheat beer's characteristic brightness to shine through. The aftertaste remains pleasantly dry with subtle fruity notes fading quickly.

cleanshortrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
80
Appearance
80
Finish
82
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

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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.

Finding a similar Hefeweizen

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