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Royal Weisse

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Banana and clove are the signature of this unfiltered Bavarian-style wheat beer, medium-bodied and honey-colored. German pils and wheat malts and Magnum hops build it, and at the Sly Fox pubs it is poured into a traditional wheat beer glass. A year-round beer from a family-run Pennsylvania brewery that opened in 1995, at 5.6%.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
clovebananawheat
clove
banana
wheat
malty
spicy
honey
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent clove and banana—the hallmark esters of Bavarian wheat yeast—in nearly equal measure.
also:yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Royal Weisse

◎ Appearance

Royal Weisse presents a pale honey-gold hue, characteristic of the Hefeweizen style at SRM 5. The unfiltered character shows a persistent haze throughout, with a thick, creamy white head that forms readily and clings to the glass walls with strong lacing. Carbonation is moderate and evenly distributed, sustaining the foam structure.

honey-goldcloudy, unfilteredthick foam and lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent clove and banana—the hallmark esters of Bavarian wheat yeast—in nearly equal measure. Beneath these fruity phenolics lies a soft, grainy Malz character from the wheat and pils base, with subtle honey notes adding roundness. The overall aromatic profile is approachable and inviting, with no harsh alcohol or oxidative notes.

clove and banana esterswheat Malzhoney sweetnessgentle yeast profile

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and medium-bodied, with banana and clove flavors taking center stage on the palate. The wheat and pils Malz foundation provides a light, malty sweetness that balances the spicy phenolic character without becoming cloying. Bitterness from the Magnum hops remains subdued at 14 IBU, allowing the yeast-driven complexity to dominate throughout.

clove-forward palatebanana and wheatsoft Malz sweetnessrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderate in length, with the clove spice lingering gently as the wheat and honey fade. The beer drinks smooth and refreshing, leaving behind a lightly peppery aftertaste without astringency or drying.

clove persistencesmooth, refreshing close
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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

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

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