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Reutberg Weizen

Brauerei Reutberg
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🌍 Germany · Hefeweizen · One of 215 Hefeweizens in hopIQ

A traditional Bavarian wheat beer brewed by Brauerei Reutberg, featuring the classic banana and clove notes characteristic of authentic Weizen fermentation. This unfiltered, hazy ale offers a smooth, refreshing drinking experience with a creamy head and light body.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden6
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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
Gently sweet notes.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Very crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Hefeweizen.
Malt character
wheat
bready
Fermentation & yeast
banana
clove
yeasty
bubblegum
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Reutberg Weizen

◎ Appearance

Reutberg Weizen presents a beautifully hazy, golden-amber hue characteristic of an unfiltered Bavarian wheat beer. A thick, creamy white head forms immediately and persists impressively throughout the glass. Fine carbonation creates an inviting, effervescent quality that enhances its refreshing appeal.

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◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by prominent banana esters and clove phenols, the hallmark signatures of classic Weizen fermentation. Subtle wheat grain undertones provide a gentle malty backbone, while the yeasty character adds complexity without overwhelming the fruit-forward bouquet. A hint of bubblegum sweetness rounds out this inviting aromatic profile.

banana estersclove spiceyeastyfruity

◐ Taste

The palate showcases a smooth entry with assertive banana and phenolic clove notes balancing wheat grain sweetness. The mid-palate remains light and refreshing with creamy mouthfeel, while subtle bubblegum and fruity notes add dimension without excessive sweetness. A dry finish prevents cloying qualities, allowing the yeast-driven character to shine throughout.

banana-forwardsmoothdrycreamy

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with lingering phenolic spice and subtle banana notes fading gracefully. A slight yeasty persistence completes the authentic Weizen experience without any harsh aftertaste.

drycleanlingering spice
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

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

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