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TurbinenBräu Weizen

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An unfiltered top-fermented Hefeweizen — the characteristic fruity aroma created by top-fermenting yeast at higher temperatures. Fresh, cloudy, and banana-forward. Zürich's most popular craft wheat beer.

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
bananawheatfruity
banana
wheat
fruity
yeasty
clove
bubblegum
Aroma
Dominant banana esters from the warm fermentation dominate the nose, accompanied by subtle herbaceous wheat notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for TurbinenBräu Weizen

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with a distinctive haze from suspended yeast particles, characteristic of an unfiltered Hefeweizen. The dense, creamy head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine lacing. Moderate carbonation creates a gentle, persistent effervescence throughout the pour.

pale goldenhazy from yeastcreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Dominant banana esters from the warm fermentation dominate the nose, accompanied by subtle herbaceous wheat notes. A gentle spice character—clove and slight pepper—emerges beneath the fruity profile, while the yeast itself contributes a soft, bread-like undertone. The overall impression is fresh, approachable, and characteristic of traditional top-fermented wheat beer.

pronounced banana esterwheat grainsoft clove spiceyeasty bread

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright banana and bubblegum sweetness, balanced by a light, grainy wheat body. Mid-palate brings a subtle clove spice and yeasty complexity that keeps the beer from becoming one-dimensional. Low bitterness allows the fruity yeast character to shine, while crisp carbonation lifts the finish and enhances refreshment.

banana-forwardgrainy wheat bodylow bitternesscrisp carbonation

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with the banana and wheat notes fading quickly. A light, dry aftertaste leaves the palate crisp and ready for the next sip, with no harsh phenols or off-flavors.

clean, dry finishrefreshing aftertaste
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
80
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.

Finding a similar Hefeweizen

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same banana, wheat, fruity character as TurbinenBräu Weizen will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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