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Hefeweizen Hell

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This naturally cloudy wheat beer tastes fruity and has a lively sparkle. Vereinsbrauerei Apolda ferments it top-style at 5.2 % ABV, and the yeast comes from the brewery's own biological yeast propagation, where it is multiplied in-house. Regional ingredients and water from the Finne ridge round out the recipe.

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
wheatfruityyeasty
wheat
fruity
yeasty
clean
clove
banana
Aroma
The nose opens with dominant wheat and soft, fruity esters—particularly banana and subtle stone fruit notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hefeweizen Hell

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with a distinctly hazy, cloudy character arising from the yeast in suspension. A generous, pillowy white head forms and clings to the glass with notable persistence. Fine carbonation creates a lively visual effervescence throughout.

pale goldennaturally cloudycreamy headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with dominant wheat and soft, fruity esters—particularly banana and subtle stone fruit notes. A gentle spice character, reminiscent of clove and mild pepper, weaves through the middle register. The overall impression is clean and yeasty, with the brewery's house yeast culture contributing a characteristic freshness without harsh phenolic edges.

wheat forwardbanana esterclove spicebright yeast

◐ Taste

The palate enters with soft wheat grain sweetness balanced by a crisp, refreshing dryness. Mid-palate develops those banana and clove flavors alongside a clean fermentation character, while the low bitterness (14 IBU) remains subtle and never intrusive. The mouthfeel is light and effervescent, with good clarity despite the cloudiness.

wheat grainfruity-spicy balancecrisp finishlight body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering wheat notes and a gentle yeasty warmth that fades quickly. A pleasant dryness lingers on the palate without harshness.

dry aftertasteshort-to-medium fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
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 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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