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Eigenweizen Droogkloot

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Classic hefeweizen with a prominent banana aroma and a fruity finish. It comes in at 4.8 % ABV and is hopped with Hallertau Mittelfrüh and Styrian Golding. Rabauw is a non-profit brewery: every cent of profit is invested back, and the beer is brewed by Rabauwers, people with a distance to the labour market.

ABV
4.8%
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
bananafruitywheat
banana
fruity
wheat
yeasty
noble hop
clove
Aroma
Banana dominates the nose with characteristic ester notes from the weizen yeast fermentation, accompanied by subtle clove spice notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Eigenweizen Droogkloot

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a notably hazy, suspended yeast character typical of the style. A dense, creamy white head forms readily and clings well to the glass, creating fine lacing as the beer is consumed. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, supporting the overall cloudy presentation.

pale goldenhazy from yeastcreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Banana dominates the nose with characteristic ester notes from the weizen yeast fermentation, accompanied by subtle clove spice notes. Noble hop varieties contribute a gentle, herbal undertone without assertiveness. The wheat malt base provides a soft, grainy foundation that does not overpower the fruity esters.

banana esterclove spicenoble hopwheat grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced banana fruitiness that carries through the mid-palate alongside wheat grain sweetness and a gentle yeasty character. The low IBU count keeps bitterness minimal, allowing the fruity esters and malt sweetness to remain the focal point. A light, refreshing body prevents any sense of heaviness despite the fermentation complexity.

banana-forwardwheat sweetnesslow bitternesslight-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish remains crisp and refreshing, with banana notes lingering softly into the aftertaste. The beer concludes clean without harsh phenolics or lingering astringency, allowing the subtle fruity character to fade naturally.

clean finishfruity fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
77
Appearance
78
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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