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Primátor Weizen

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🌍 Czech Republic · Hefeweizen · One of 174 Hefeweizens in hopIQ

Weizen is an unfiltered, top-fermented wheat beer of 4.8 %, brewed from Pilsner and wheat malts with the Czech hops Saaz and Sládek and a yeast of German origin. It joined the range in 2003 as the brewery's first ale and pours a hazy pale gold under a thick, dense head. Banana and clove lead aroma and palate, with a light hint of nectarine and a soft, bready grain character; carbonation is lively, the body medium, and the hops give it slightly more bitterness than is usual for the style.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Mild14 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden6
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AWARDS

World's Best Beer · 2013
World Beer Awards
Europe's Best Grain-only Wheat Beer · 2011
World Beer Awards
Country Winner · 2019
World Beer Awards
Country Winner · 2023
World Beer Awards
Country Winner · 2024
World Beer Awards
Bronze · 2026
Pivní pečeť
World's Best Beer — World Beer Awards
Europe's Best Grain-only Wheat Beer — World Beer Awards
Country Winner — World Beer Awards
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Very crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very crisp and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Hefeweizen.
Malt character
wheat
bready
Fermentation & yeast
banana
clove
yeasty
Distinctive notes
hazy
peach

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Primátor Weizen

Appearance

Primátor Weizen pours a hazy pale gold, unfiltered and cloudy as tradition demands. A thick, dense head forms and persists with notable retention. Lively carbonation creates a fine bead throughout the glass.

pale goldhazy, unfiltereddense headlively carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with prominent banana and clove—hallmarks of the German yeast character. A soft, bready grain undertone sits beneath, with a light floral nectarine note adding complexity. The Saaz and Sládek hops remain restrained, allowing fermentation esters to dominate.

banana, clove estersbready grainlight stone fruitCzech hops in reserve

Taste

Banana and clove carry through the palate with striking clarity, supported by a soft, wheaten grain foundation. The body is medium and approachable, with modest bitterness—slightly elevated for the style—providing a gentle counterweight. Carbonation is crisp and refreshing throughout.

banana, clove forwardwheaten softnessrestrained bitternesscrisp, refreshing

Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with the clove note lingering briefly. A light yeasty warmth fades into a pleasant grain-driven aftertaste.

dry finishyeasty warmthmoderate length
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Primátor 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 Primátor 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 Primátor Weizen will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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