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Detmolder Weizen

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The banana aroma is unmistakable and comes with light mango and fresh pineapple; on the first sip banana takes over, followed by a little clove and a gentle hop bitterness. Mildly dosed carbonation makes this full-bodied wheat beer easy to drink. Naturally cloudy, light amber, with a lush, firm head. 5.0 % ABV at 12 °P.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
bananawheattropical
banana
wheat
tropical
clove
hoppy
yeasty
Aroma
Banana dominates the nose with unmistakable intensity, accompanied by brighter tropical notes of mango and fresh pineapple.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Detmolder Weizen

◎ Appearance

Light amber hue with natural cloudiness from suspended yeast, presenting the characteristic hazy quality of the style. A lush, firm head builds and persists, displaying fine lacing retention. The mildly dosed carbonation creates a gentle, refined bead that supports the beer's full body without aggressive bubbling.

light ambernaturally cloudypersistent headsoft carbonation

◌ Aroma

Banana dominates the nose with unmistakable intensity, accompanied by brighter tropical notes of mango and fresh pineapple. Beneath the fruit sits a subtle spice derived from the yeast fermentation, contributing gentle clove undertones without overshadowing the primary esters.

banana-forwardtropical fruitclove spiceyeast-derived

◐ Taste

Banana leads the palate on entry, establishing the beer's fruity character before gentle clove and light spice emerge mid-palate. A soft hop bitterness surfaces in the background, measured and restrained at 25 IBU, allowing the malt sweetness and wheat character to remain foremost. The full body carries these elements smoothly across the tongue.

banana dominantsoft bitternessspicedfull-bodied wheat

◑ Finish

Clean and refreshing, the finish fades with lingering banana notes and a light peppery dryness from the hops. The aftertaste remains pleasant and uncluttered, inviting another sip.

refreshingbanana lingeringdry spice
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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