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Waldhaus Schwarzwald Weisse

Waldhaus Brauerei
Germany·Hefeweizen
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Waldhaus's Black Forest wheat beer — banana and clove from the traditional Hefeweizen yeast over a soft, pure Alpine water base. The same precision that makes Diplom Pils exceptional, applied to Bavaria's most popular style.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
clovebananawheat
clove
banana
wheat
yeasty
clean
fruity
Aroma
Classic Hefeweizen aromatics lead with pronounced clove and banana notes born from the traditional yeast strain.
also:malty
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Waldhaus Schwarzwald Weisse

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with a subtle haze characteristic of the style, stemming from the yeast in suspension. A dense, creamy head forms on the pour and clings persistently to the glass walls. Fine carbonation creates a gentle liveliness without aggression.

pale goldennaturally hazycreamy head retention

◌ Aroma

Classic Hefeweizen aromatics lead with pronounced clove and banana notes born from the traditional yeast strain. These phenolic and ester characteristics sit atop a soft foundation of wheat and delicate noble hop character. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no harsh or oxidative edges.

clove, banana from yeastnoble hops subtlewheat bread notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a soft, creamy mouthfeel and immediate clove-banana presence that defines the mid-palate. Sweetness balances the low bitterness (14 IBU), while wheat provides a light grain character without heaviness. The finish remains dry and clean, allowing the yeast character to linger without cloying.

creamy, soft textureclove, banana prominentlow bitterness, dry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and refreshing, with residual clove and banana fading gradually. No astringency or harsh notes; the yeast character persists as a gentle, pleasant memory.

clean, dryyeasty echo
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
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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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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clove, banana, sweet character as Waldhaus Schwarzwald Weisse will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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