Weiherer Hopfenweizen

◎ Appearance

Pale amber hue with a bright, translucent clarity that catches the light. A dense, off-white head forms readily and clings to the glass with good persistence, leaving fine bands of lacing on the walls. Active carbonation is evident throughout, with a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with classic Hefeweizen esters—ripe banana and warm clove—but these are immediately sharpened by a notable hop character that reads fresher and more assertive than the style typically allows. Citrus zest and subtle herbal-piney notes cut through the soft yeast profile, while a light grain bed of wheat malt provides gentle sweetness underneath. The overall impression is lifted and aromatic rather than purely comforting.

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and wheat-forward, with that characteristic yeast-driven banana and clove warmth, but the palate quickly brightens as hop bitterness and citrus flavors emerge across the mid-palate. The bitterness reads higher than the nominal 14 IBU suggests, lending a crisp, alert quality that disrupts the comfort-food baseline of traditional Hefeweizen. A subtle spice note and dry herbal undertone keep the beer moving forward rather than settling into sweetness.

◑ Finish

The finish is relatively clean and medium in length, with the hop bitterness persisting gently into the aftertaste. Residual wheat softness remains but does not linger; instead, a dry, slightly piney edge dominates the farewell.

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.