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Munich Weiss

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Delicate aromas of cinnamon and clove baked into fresh bread come first, supported by a nuanced hint of banana. Brewed in the old-world Weissbier tradition, it pours hazy and deep-glowing orange under a soft, pillowy head. At 5.6% ABV, it took Gold at the 2024 U.S. Open Beer Championship in the German Hefeweizen class.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Gold · 2024
U.S. Open Beer Championship
German Hefeweizen
Bronze · 2025
Great International Beer & Cider Competition
Wheat Ale: American & German
★Gold — U.S. Open Beer Championship (German Hefeweizen)
★Bronze — Great International Beer & Cider Competition (Wheat Ale: American & German)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Munich Weiss

◎ Appearance

Deep golden-orange hue glows with warmth under bright light, characteristic of the Hefeweizen style. The beer pours hazy and opaque, with suspended yeast creating a cloudy veil throughout. A soft, pillowy white head forms generously and clings to the glass with fine, delicate lacing as you drink.

deep golden-orangehazy, yeast-suspendedsoft pillowy head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with delicate spice—prominent clove and cinnamon—layered over fresh bread and subtle notes of wheat. Behind these aromas sits a nuanced, ripe banana note that grounds the profile without dominating. The overall impression is of old-world craftsmanship: warm spice married to humble grain and gentle fermentation character.

clove and cinnamonfresh bread and wheatsubtle banana

◐ Taste

Clove and spice define the palate entry, supported by a bready, yeasty foundation that feels smooth and well-integrated. Mid-palate develops soft wheat character with a touch of banana sweetness, while the low bitterness (14 IBU) keeps the beer refreshing and easy-drinking. The mouthfeel is light and silky, never heavy despite the full grain bill.

clove-forward spicebready and yeastysmooth, light body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, allowing the wheat and yeast notes to linger gently without overstaying. A whisper of spice and bread remains, inviting another sip.

clean, moderate lengthsubtle spice lingering
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
90
Taste
88
Appearance
87
Finish
85
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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