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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
Malt-forward bitterness
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
clovewheatbready
clove
wheat
bready
spicy
banana
yeasty
Aroma
The nose leads with delicate spice—prominent clove and cinnamon—layered over fresh bread and subtle notes of wheat.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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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