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Zötler Hefeweizen hell

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Zötler Hefeweizen hell is straw yellow and finely hazy, with a dense, fine-pored head. The smell is clean, fruity and spicy, the combination a Bavarian wheat beer yeast brings in the direction of banana and clove, and the first sip is lively with carbonation. The brewery ferments it with its own pure-culture yeast. Bitterness is low at 11 units, so the fruity, spicy side stays in front; original gravity is 12.5 %.

ABV
5.2%
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
clovebananafruity
clove
banana
fruity
spicy
wheat
yeasty
Aroma
Clean and inviting, dominated by the fruity and spicy signature of Zötler's own pure-culture yeast.
also:clean
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Zötler Hefeweizen hell

◎ Appearance

Straw yellow with a fine, persistent haze characteristic of the style. A dense, fine-pored head forms readily and clings to the glass with good retention. The carbonation is visibly lively, creating a bright, animated appearance.

straw yellowfinely hazydense headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Clean and inviting, dominated by the fruity and spicy signature of Zötler's own pure-culture yeast. Distinct notes of ripe banana and clove emerge prominently, typical of Hefeweizen fermentation. The overall impression is fresh and balanced, with no harsh or off-putting elements.

bananaclovefruity-spicyclean yeast profile

◐ Taste

Lively and effervescent on entry, with the yeast-derived fruit and spice taking center stage. The palate remains crisp and refreshing throughout, with the low bitterness of 11 IBU allowing the fruity-spicy character to dominate. The 12.5 % original gravity provides sufficient body to support the flavor without heaviness.

fruityspicylow bitternesscrisp mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively dry, with the carbonation fading gracefully. The yeast-forward flavors linger briefly in the aftertaste, maintaining the beer's refreshing character through to the end.

dryrefreshing
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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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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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