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Pott's Weizen

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Fruity and lively: a Bavarian special yeast gives this top-fermented, naturally cloudy wheat beer its typical fruity notes with a subtle hint of banana, finely sparkling carbonation and a balanced aroma. Brewed from wheat, Pilsner, caramel and roasted malt beer with Hallertauer Perle hops, 5.3% ABV and 14 IBU. It unfolds most freshly on draught.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Mild14 IBU
Roasted bitterness
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
fruitywheatbanana
fruity
wheat
banana
yeasty
roasted
caramel
Aroma
Inviting and complex on the nose, with prominent fruity esters leading the profile.
also:clove
not found:hoppy,bready,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pott's Weizen

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with a distinctly hazy, turbid character from suspended yeast—a hallmark of the style. The dense, creamy white head forms quickly and clings to the glass with good retention. Fine carbonation creates a lively, animated visual presence throughout.

pale goldennaturally hazycreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Inviting and complex on the nose, with prominent fruity esters leading the profile. Subtle banana and clove notes emerge distinctly, complemented by soft wheat grain character. A gentle, spicy herbal quality from Hallertauer Perle hops rounds out the bouquet without dominating.

fruity estersbananaclove spicewheat grainherbal hop

◐ Taste

Smooth and well-balanced on entry, with fruity and yeasty notes supported by a clean wheat malt foundation. The mid-palate shows subtle caramel sweetness and toasted grain character, while bitterness remains restrained at 14 IBU. Refreshing and crisp, the beer maintains a light body that never feels thin.

fruityyeastywheat-forwardbalanced sweetnesslow bitterness

◑ Finish

Clean and relatively dry, with the yeasty character fading gracefully. A subtle roasted malt echo lingers briefly, leaving the palate dry and ready for the next sip.

clean finishdry aftertasterefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
78
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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