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Schwangau Weizen

Schlossbrauerei Schwangau
Germany·Hefeweizen
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A traditional Bavarian wheat beer brewed by Schlossbrauerei Schwangau, featuring the classic banana and clove notes characteristic of the style. Light and refreshing with a smooth, slightly sweet character and creamy head.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
bananawheatclove
banana
wheat
clove
clean
malty
yeasty
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent banana and clove aromatics, hallmarks of classic weizen yeast fermentation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schwangau Weizen

◎ Appearance

Schwangau Weizen presents a hazy, golden-amber complexion typical of traditional Bavarian wheat beers. A thick, creamy white head rises generously and persists throughout the drinking experience. Fine carbonation creates an inviting, effervescent visual appeal.

hazy goldencreamy white headwell-carbonatedcloudy

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent banana and clove aromatics, hallmarks of classic weizen yeast fermentation. Soft wheat grain notes provide a gentle, grainy foundation beneath the fruity esters and spicy phenolics. The overall bouquet is welcoming and characteristically Bavarian.

banana estersspicy clovewheat grainyeasty

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft, slightly sweet wheat character enhanced by creamy mouthfeel and smooth delivery. Banana and clove notes develop in the mid-palate with subtle fruity complexity, while the low bitterness allows the yeast-driven flavors to shine. The beer maintains excellent balance between sweetness and spice throughout.

soft palatebanana-clove spicecreamy texturelightly sweet

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering banana and clove notes fading gracefully. A pleasant, slightly yeasty aftertaste provides satisfying closure without harsh dryness.

cleanlingering spicerefreshing
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
81
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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