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Tucher Dunkles Hefeweizen

Tucher Privatbrauerei
Germany·Hefeweizen
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A dark German Weissbier from Bavaria with rich banana and clove notes from the yeast. Smooth wheat malt brings subtle sweetness and a full body, with restrained hop bitterness and a dry finish.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
clovebananawheat
clove
banana
wheat
hoppy
malty
yeasty
Aroma
Prominent phenolic and ester complexity dominates the nose, with distinctive banana and clove notes from the weizen yeast strain.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tucher Dunkles Hefeweizen

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to dark brown color characteristic of a Dunkel Weissbier, with excellent clarity despite the style's wheat content. A thick, creamy white head forms and persists well, indicating proper carbonation and protein content from the wheat malt.

dark ambercreamy white headwell-carbonatedclear

◌ Aroma

Prominent phenolic and ester complexity dominates the nose, with distinctive banana and clove notes from the weizen yeast strain. Subtle caramel and bread malt undertones provide balance, while the restrained hop profile allows the yeast character to shine without herbaceous interference.

bananaclovebread maltyeasty

◐ Taste

Smooth wheat malt foundation delivers a full, creamy body with subtle caramel sweetness on the palate entry. Mid-palate showcases the signature banana and clove yeast esters in perfect harmony, while minimal hop bitterness (12 IBU) allows the malt and yeast to lead the flavor progression.

wheatycreamybanana forwardbalanced

◑ Finish

Clean, dry finish with a slight breadiness lingering on the palate. The restrained bitterness and smooth malt character resolve quickly, leaving a refreshing impression without sweetness overstaying its welcome.

drycleanbread notes
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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.

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