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Sandy Weiss

Photos Photiades Breweries
Cyprus·Hefeweizen
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One of the two Sandy beers: a fresh Weiss made with barley and wheat malt, aromatic hops, Cypriot mandora extract and orange peel, bright and bottled unfiltered. Sandy is made in small batches at Photos Photiades Breweries in Dali, and its name nods to the golden sands around the island.

Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
citrusyorangewheat
citrusy
orange
wheat
clove
banana
yeasty
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus and orange peel, layered with the signature clove and subtle banana notes typical of Hefeweizen fermentation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sandy Weiss

◎ Appearance

Sandy Weiss presents a pale golden hue with the characteristic cloudiness of an unfiltered Hefeweizen. The dense, cream-colored head rises generously and clings to the glass with fine lacing. Effervescence is lively, with fine bubbles rising steadily through the hazy body.

pale goldenunfiltered, hazydense headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus and orange peel, layered with the signature clove and subtle banana notes typical of Hefeweizen fermentation. Beneath these yeast-driven aromatics lies a soft wheat foundation, with delicate herbal hops providing gentle balance. The overall impression is clean and refreshing, with no harsh alcohol presence.

orange peelclove, bananawheat, yeastyaromatic Edelhopfen

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and light, with immediate citrus and orange notes developing across the palate. The wheat base provides soft body and a touch of subtle grain sweetness, while the yeast contributes gentle spice and fruity esters. Bitterness remains restrained at 14 IBU, allowing the citrus and aromatic adjuncts to lead without obstruction.

citrus-forwardcrisp, refreshinglight, wheatenbalanced spice

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with citrus notes lingering gently against a faint clove spice. The aftertaste remains bright without becoming astringent, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry, cleanlingering citrus
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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.

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