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Harvest Hefeweizen

Sun King Brewing Company
United States·Hefeweizen
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Harvest Hefeweizen is a traditional German-style wheat ale with notes of banana and clove. It comes in at 5.4% ABV and 20 IBU. Sun King brews it in Indianapolis, the brewery that started shipping kegs in July 2009 as the city's first full-scale production brewery since Indianapolis Brewing Company closed in 1948.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
clovebananawheat
clove
banana
wheat
yeasty
spicy
Aroma
The nose presents a classic Hefeweizen profile dominated by ripe banana esters layered with assertive clove and subtle spice from the yeast.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Harvest Hefeweizen

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow hue with a light, hazy suspension characteristic of the style. A dense, creamy head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine retention. Fine carbonation gives the beer a soft, pillowy presence.

pale goldennaturally hazycreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a classic Hefeweizen profile dominated by ripe banana esters layered with assertive clove and subtle spice from the yeast. Soft wheat grain rounds the mid-ground, with a touch of bubblegum sweetness that does not overwhelm. The aromatics are clean and inviting, without harsh phenolic edges.

ripe bananaclove and spicewheat grainsoft esters

◐ Taste

Entry brings approachable sweetness with prominent banana and clove notes that mirror the aroma. Mid-palate reveals soft wheat character and a gentle yeasty fullness that balances the fruity esters. The 20 IBU restrain bitterness to a light background whisper, allowing the fermentation profile to remain central.

banana-forwardclove spicewheat sweetnesslow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with lingering banana and clove notes that fade cleanly. A light, slightly dry yeasty quality persists without astringency, inviting another sip.

clean, dry finishrefreshing aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
82
Finish
80
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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