Union Weißbier
Golden, top-fermented and cloudy with yeast, crowned by a fine head: spritzy and fruity, with malt aromas and a mild bitterness at just 14 IBU. Wheat malt, Cara Hell and Pilsner malt, hopped with Herkules alone, build 12.5 °Plato and 5.5 % ABV. Unfiltered, like every UNION beer.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Union Weißbier
Slightly warmer than a lager — 8–12°C allows the banana and clove esters from the yeast to fully develop.
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
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