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Urban Chestnut Schnickelfritz

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Urban Chestnut's Bavarian Hefeweizen — 5.0% ABV, 12 IBU, unfiltered wheat body with proper Weissbier yeast delivering banana-and-clove aromatics, low bitterness. The Reverence-series Hefe, brewed to the same fastidiousness Urban Chestnut brings to their German Pilsner. Extra-refreshing, session-friendly, textbook.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild12 IBU
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
bananawheatclove
banana
wheat
clove
yeasty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by the fruity-spicy signature of Weissbier yeast: ripe banana and green apple notes sit alongside pronounced clove and subtle white pepper aromatics.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Urban Chestnut Schnickelfritz

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with a soft haze from suspension of yeast and wheat protein, presenting the characteristic cloudiness expected of an unfiltered Hefeweizen. The head is dense and persistent, clinging to the glass with fine Schaumhaftung. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting a lively but not aggressive visual presence.

pale goldennaturally hazypersistent foam

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by the fruity-spicy signature of Weissbier yeast: ripe banana and green apple notes sit alongside pronounced clove and subtle white pepper aromatics. The wheat base provides a soft, bready undertone without assertiveness. No hop character intrudes; the 12 IBU remain entirely in the background, allowing fermentation esters and phenolics to speak clearly.

banana, clovewheat, yeastyspice, restraint

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with bright wheat malt sweetness balancing low bitterness and a gentle clove-driven spice on the mid-palate. The body remains light and clean, never cloying, with a smooth texture that invites repeated sips. Banana esters provide subtle fruity undertones throughout, while the finish dries toward a pleasant malt-driven subtlety rather than hop assertion.

wheat, bananacrisp, cleanlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, fading gently into a soft, slightly spicy aftertaste with lingering notes of clove and faint wheat bread. No harsh drying or astringency; the overall impression is refreshing and approachable.

gentle fadeclove persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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

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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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