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Weizen

Pivovar Svijany
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🌍 Czechia · Hefeweizen · One of 163 Hefeweizens in hopIQ

The only beer in the range that is not of the Pilsner type, and the only top-fermented one. Lightly hazy pale yellow, with the banana and clove character of the style, a dense head, strong carbonation and light bitterness. It is also one of the few Svijany beers that is pasteurised, and it is sold only in kegs.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Hefeweizen.
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
banana
clove
yeasty
Distinctive notes
hazy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Weizen

Appearance

Pale yellow with a delicate haze from the yeast in suspension, presenting a cloudy, inviting appearance characteristic of the style. A dense, creamy head forms readily and persists with good retention. Strong carbonation generates fine bubbles that rise steadily through the body.

pale yellowhazy from yeastdense headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose is dominated by the classic Hefeweizen profile: prominent clove notes with peppery spice, backed by ripe banana esters that are fruity and slightly sweet. A subtle wheat grain character and light yeasty undertone round out the bouquet, creating a fragrant and approachable expression.

clove, peppery spicebanana esterswheat grainyeasty

Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing, with the banana and clove notes from the aroma carrying through into the mid-palate. Wheat provides a light, clean grain foundation without heaviness. A restrained, measured bitterness arrives in the finish, balancing the fruity esters without dominating.

crisp entrybanana and clovelight wheat maltgentle bitterness

Finish

Clean and moderately dry, with the clove spice lingering slightly into the aftertaste. The finish remains refreshing and encourages another sip.

dry finishclove persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Weizen

Serve at 5–8°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Slightly warmer than a lager — 8–12°C allows the banana and clove esters from the yeast to fully develop.

Weizen glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Weizen

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clove, banana, wheat character as Weizen will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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