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Senses Hefeweizen

Senses Brewing
France·Hefeweizen
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A Munich-style double Hefeweizen with banana and clove notes, a Belgian twist from orange peel maceration, and a touch of mango from Idaho 7 dry-hopping. A complex wheat beer that showcases Senses' ability to blend classical German technique with modern craft sensibility in the heart of Champagne country.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
bananawheatfruity
banana
wheat
fruity
tropical
clove
yeasty
Aroma
Distinctive banana and clove lead the nose, classic hallmarks of the Hefeweizen yeast strain.
also:orange,floral,spicy
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Senses Hefeweizen

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with a hazy, cloudy suspension from the yeast in suspension. A thick, creamy white head forms quickly and clings to the glass with persistent lacing. Bright carbonation visible throughout, lending an inviting and lively visual character.

pale goldenhazy, yeast-cloudedthick foam retention

◌ Aroma

Distinctive banana and clove lead the nose, classic hallmarks of the Hefeweizen yeast strain. Beneath these foundational notes, orange peel provides a subtle citrus brightness, while Idaho 7 dry-hopping contributes a restrained tropical and floral complexity. Soft wheat and a touch of spice round out the aromatic profile.

banana, cloveorange peeltropical, floral accents

◐ Taste

The palate opens with fruity wheat sweetness and banana character, immediately followed by a wave of orange peel and mango notes from the hop selection. Moderate spice and clove emerge mid-palate without overwhelming; bitterness remains restrained at 14 IBU, allowing the yeast-derived fruitiness to dominate. The finish is crisp and clean, with wheat breadth supporting the overall complexity.

wheat sweetness, banana-forwardorange, tropical mangobalanced spice, low bitterness

◑ Finish

Clean and moderately short, fading gently into a lingering banana-wheat warmth. No harsh phenolics or astringency; the aftertaste remains refreshing and light.

crisp, clean decaylight, refreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same banana, wheat, fruity character as Senses Hefeweizen will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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