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Tramdepot Weizen

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🌍 Switzerland · Hefeweizen · One of 163 Hefeweizens in hopIQ

A copper-gold top-fermented wheat beer — 'A sparkling classic for hot days.' 60% wheat malt, 40% barley malt. 12.5° original wort. Fruity and soft with the characteristic Hefeweizen banana notes. The most popular Tramdepot beer in summer, drunk on the panoramic terrace above the Aare.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
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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
Fermentation & yeast
banana
fruity
yeasty
bubblegum
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tramdepot Weizen

Appearance

A bright copper-gold hue with excellent clarity and fine, persistent carbonation. The head forms thick and creamy, clinging to the glass with a fine lacing pattern that documents each sip. The beer presents a vivid, inviting appearance typical of well-crafted Hefeweizen.

copper-goldfine carbonationpersistent headclear to slightly hazy

Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced banana esters—a signature mark of the Hefeweizen yeast strain—complemented by soft wheat grain notes and a hint of bubblegum sweetness. Subtle spice from the yeast fermentation adds complexity without dominating. The overall impression is clean and approachable, with no harsh or oxidative edges.

banana esterswheat grainbubblegum sweetnessyeast spice

Taste

The palate enters soft and creamy, with banana and wheat malt forming the core flavor profile. The beer is refreshing and lightly sweet, balanced by restrained bitterness from the 14 IBUs. The body is smooth and featherweight, finishing with a gentle fruitiness that invites another sip.

soft mouthfeelbanana-forwardlight sweetnesslow bitterness

Finish

The finish is clean and brief, with the banana notes fading into a delicate wheat grain aftertaste. No harsh drying or sticky residue lingers on the palate.

clean finishbrief aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

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

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