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Heidi-Weisse

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SIBA Supreme Champion Craft Beer in Keg 2011. Brewed strictly according to the Reinheitsgebot — banana and clove character from the Bavarian yeast. The most celebrated WEST beer on the national competition circuit and a world-class example of the style.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden8
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
fruity
spicy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by pronounced clove and banana esters derived from the Bavarian weizen yeast, lending a distinctly spicy and fruity character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Heidi-Weisse

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with a slight turbidity characteristic of the style, revealing the active Bavarian yeast in suspension. A dense, creamy white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine retention, leaving delicate lacing on each sip. The carbonation is brisk yet refined, creating a soft effervescence.

pale goldennaturally hazycreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by pronounced clove and banana esters derived from the Bavarian weizen yeast, lending a distinctly spicy and fruity character. Soft wheat notes underscore the fermentation profile, with a gentle breadiness and subtle sweetness in the background. No hop aroma is evident, allowing the yeast to command the sensory experience.

clove-forwardripe bananawheat breadspicy esters

◐ Taste

The palate opens with balanced sweetness and a full, slightly creamy mouthfeel. Banana and clove flavors integrate seamlessly with the wheat and yeasty foundation, creating a cohesive whole. Bitterness is restrained at just 14 IBU, allowing the fruity and spicy yeast character to dominate without astringency. The finish dries gently, with lingering clove and wheat notes.

balanced sweetnessfull-bodiedlow bitternessclean fermentation

◑ Finish

The finish is refreshingly dry despite the beer's softness, with the spicy clove and banana esters fading gradually into a faintly grainy aftertaste. The beer remains remarkably clean and food-friendly, inviting another sip.

dry finishfading spicerefreshing
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
90
Taste
88
Appearance
85
Finish
85
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, wheat character as Heidi-Weisse will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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