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UFO Hefeweizen

United States·American Hefeweizen
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An unfiltered, cloudy wheat beer with a soft mouthfeel and light body. Brewed with a northern German ale yeast for a faint citrus-like character, often served with a lemon. Mild, delicate, and clean-finishing — a New England summer staple.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
wheatcleanyeasty
wheat
clean
yeasty
citrusy
clove
banana
Aroma
A gentle, straightforward nose dominated by soft wheat grain and a subtle citrus note from the northern German ale yeast.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for UFO Hefeweizen

◎ Appearance

A pale golden yellow with deliberate haziness from unfiltered wheat and yeast in suspension. The head rises generously with fine, delicate bubbles and maintains modest lacing around the glass. Bright and inviting, with visible yeast particles creating a soft, cloudy appearance characteristic of the style.

pale goldenhazy, unfilteredfine headyeast suspension

◌ Aroma

A gentle, straightforward nose dominated by soft wheat grain and a subtle citrus note from the northern German ale yeast. Faint hints of banana and clove typical of hefeweizen fermentation emerge on closer inspection, with no aggressive hop character to distract. Clean and inviting, with a delicate floral undertone that speaks to careful brewing.

wheat grainfaint citrusbanana, cloveclean, delicate

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and creamy, led by the wheat's gentle sweetness and a whisper of yeasty complexity. Mid-palate reveals light fruity notes and a restrained citrus character balanced by minimal bitterness (14 IBU). The finish remains clean and refreshing, with no harsh edges—the mouthfeel stays smooth throughout, making this approachable and quaffable.

wheat sweetnesscreamy mouthfeellow bitternesscitrus, yeast complexity

◑ Finish

Short to medium, clean finish with a dry, refreshing quality. No astringency or lingering grip—instead a straightforward fading of wheat and a subtle yeasty memory that invites the next sip.

clean, dryrefreshingyeasty memory
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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 American Hefeweizen

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What is a American 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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