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Stein Weizen

Schlossbrauerei Stein
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🌍 Germany · Hefeweizen · One of 148 Hefeweizens in hopIQ

A traditional Bavarian wheat beer from Schlossbrauerei Stein featuring a hazy golden appearance and characteristic banana and clove notes from authentic weizen yeast fermentation. This classic interpretation showcases the brewery's commitment to traditional brewing methods with a smooth, refreshing finish.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp mouthfeel.

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

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Hefeweizen.
Malt character
wheat
malty
Fermentation & yeast
banana
clove
yeasty
clean
fruity
Distinctive notes
spicy
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Featured inThe Best German Wheat Beers

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stein Weizen

Appearance

Stein Weizen presents a beautiful hazy golden hue characteristic of traditional Bavarian wheat beers. The beer displays excellent head retention with a thick, creamy white foam that clings to the glass. The haziness reflects the unfiltered nature and authentic brewing style, with vibrant carbonation visible throughout.

hazy goldenthick white headcloudyeffervescent

Aroma

The nose is dominated by the distinctive fruity esters of authentic weizen yeast, with prominent banana and subtle clove phenolics that define the style. Wheat grain notes provide a soft, bready foundation beneath the spicy-fruity character. The aromatic profile is classic and well-balanced, showcasing traditional fermentation without any harsh or off-putting notes.

bananaclovewheatfruity esters

Taste

The palate opens with creamy wheat smoothness and intensifying banana-clove flavors from the yeast profile. Mid-palate reveals a pleasant fruity complexity with subtle sweetness and phenolic spice that develops gracefully. The negligible bitterness allows the yeast character to shine, while the effervescence provides excellent drinkability and refreshment.

banana-clovecreamysmoothslightly sweet

Finish

The finish is remarkably clean and crisp, with the yeasty phenolic notes fading gracefully to leave a dry, refreshing conclusion. The carbonation carries through to the end, providing a pleasant, lingering sensation without any cloying sweetness.

clean finishdryrefreshing
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
86
Finish
82
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Stein 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 Stein 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 banana, wheat, clove character as Stein Weizen will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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