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Pšeničný speciál

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Pšeničný speciál is Permon's wheat beer, top-fermented from wheat and barley malt with hops and sold unfiltered and unpasteurised. The brewery describes it as light to straw-coloured with a rich head. It is fermented the classic way in open vessels and carries no colourants, sweeteners or chemical additives.

ABV
4.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
wheatcleanyeasty
wheat
clean
yeasty
clove
banana
Aroma
The nose is dominated by soft wheat grain and a gentle yeasty character typical of open-vessel fermentation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pšeničný speciál

◎ Appearance

Pšeničný speciál presents a pale straw to light golden hue, bright and inviting. The cloudiness from suspension through the Hefeweizen yeast is characteristic and complements rather than obscures the colour. A rich, persistent head forms and clings to the glass with fine lacing.

pale strawnaturally hazystrong head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by soft wheat grain and a gentle yeasty character typical of open-vessel fermentation. Subtle spice notes—clove and white pepper—emerge alongside delicate banana esters, creating a layered and inviting profile. There is no aggressive hop presence; instead, a clean, malt-forward foundation with an almost tea-like refinement.

wheat grainclove, bananaclean yeast

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth, grain-forward wheat malt sweetness balanced by moderate, clean bitterness from noble hops. Mid-palate develops a soft spiced character with hints of banana and a light peppery warmth, never cloying. The beer drinks light and refreshing despite its full body, the natural cloudiness contributing to a slightly velvety mouthfeel.

wheat maltlight, smoothmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering wheat and a faint spiced note that fades gracefully. No astringency or harsh edges remain.

clean, dryrefreshing fade
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
77
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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