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Waldhaus Hefe Weizen

Waldhaus Brauerei
Germany·Hefeweizen
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Spritzig and fruity, with a fine yeast aroma and a light scent of banana. This top-fermented Hefe Weizen brings 5.6% alcohol and is brewed with wheat and barley malt from Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate, whole natural hop cones from Tettnang, Spalt and the Hallertau, yeast from the brewery's own cultivation and water from five Black Forest springs.

ABV
5.6%
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
fruitybananayeasty
fruity
banana
yeasty
noble hop
wheat
clove
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent banana and clove notes characteristic of the yeast strain, layered with soft wheat malt undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Waldhaus Hefe Weizen

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with a soft haze from suspension of yeast. The head builds quickly and clings persistently to the glass with fine lacing. Lively carbonation creates an animated, inviting visual presence.

pale goldennaturally hazyfine head retentionbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent banana and clove notes characteristic of the yeast strain, layered with soft wheat malt undertones. Behind these sits a delicate noble-hop backdrop—earthy and floral without assertiveness. The overall impression is spritzy and aromatic, with the yeast-driven esters dominating.

banana and clovewheat maltnoble hopsfruity esters

◐ Taste

The palate is crisp and refreshing, entering with soft fruity sweetness and a light banana accent balanced by subtle spice from the clove phenolics. Mid-palate remains light and wheaty with gentle noble-hop bitterness (14 IBU) providing structure without harshness. The finish is clean and uncluttered, allowing the wheat malt and yeast character to linger.

fruit-forwardbalanced spicelight bodycrisp and clean

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, dry and refreshing without any cloying aftertaste. A whisper of banana and clove fades naturally, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

dry finishyeast-driven fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
80
Appearance
82
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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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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