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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
clovebananawheat
clove
banana
wheat
yeasty
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.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
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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