Schneider Weisse TAP4 Festweisse
First brewed in 1916 as the brewery's festival wheat beer and revived from that old recipe, Festweisse is a bright golden, bottle-conditioned Hefeweizen brewed from 13.4 °Plato. New Zealand Cascade alongside Hallertauer Tradition gives it a fresh, slightly bitter edge. Lemon and orange peel meet the fruity banana and soft spice of the Schneider yeast, backed by a sweet malt core and grassy hop notes. The body is medium, the carbonation lively and the finish dry.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Schneider Weisse TAP4 Festweisse
Slightly warmer than a lager — 8–12°C allows the banana and clove esters from the yeast to fully develop.
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.
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 citrusy, fruity, banana character as Schneider Weisse TAP4 Festweisse will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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