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Grand Bavaria

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Vanilla, banana and hints of spice, including a touch of clove, from a distinctive German yeast strain, with wheaty depth and a creamy feel. German malted wheat and premium two-row barley build this lively Bavarian-style hefeweizen at 5% ABV and just 11 IBU.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Mild11 IBU
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
vanillabananaclove
vanilla
banana
clove
wheat
spicy
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by bright banana and vanilla notes derived from the German yeast strain, complemented by subtle clove and white pepper spice.
also:yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Grand Bavaria

◎ Appearance

Grand Bavaria presents a pale golden hue with characteristic haze from suspension of yeast and wheat protein. A dense, pillowy white head forms readily and maintains excellent lacing down the glass. Fine carbonation rises visibly throughout, creating a lively, inviting visual presence.

pale goldencloudy from yeastdense headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright banana and vanilla notes derived from the German yeast strain, complemented by subtle clove and white pepper spice. Beneath lies a soft, wheaty grain character that adds depth without heaviness. The aromatic profile is clean and approachable, with no harsh solvent or off-grain elements.

banana, vanillaclove spicewheaty grainclean yeast

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft vanilla and ripe banana, followed by a creamy, full-bodied sensation from the wheat and two-row barley blend. Light spice and gentle clove emerge in the mid-palate, while restrained bitterness (11 IBU) allows the malt sweetness and yeast character to remain foremost. The wheat adds a silky mouthfeel without astringency.

creamy bodybanana, vanillagentle spicesubtle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering banana and vanilla notes fading gracefully. A light, refreshing quality persists, inviting another sip.

clean finishrefreshinglingering fruit
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
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

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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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