hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

Bayernkönig Weiße

Weyermann Braumanufaktur
Germany·Hefeweizen
Tap to rate

A classic Bavarian wheat beer, deep orange and cloudy with yeast under a tall, fine-pored head. The bouquet of this top-fermented beer is dominated by the yeast, with intensely fruity and phenolic aromas of banana and clove. On the palate it is velvety and creamy with a mild, caramel-like maltiness, which turns into a refreshing touch of acidity in the finish. A full-bodied beer that the brewery pairs with Bavarian standards such as roast pork, Weißwurst with pretzels and Obatzter.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
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
clovebananafruity
clove
banana
fruity
yeasty
caramel
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by fermentation character, with prominent banana and clove phenolics that define the profile.
also:wheat
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bayernkönig Weiße

◎ Appearance

Deep orange with a hazy, yeast-forward appearance characteristic of the style. A tall, fine-pored head forms readily and clings to the glass with good retention. The cloudiness speaks to the unfiltered, living yeast suspension typical of authentic Hefeweizen.

deep orangehazy from yeastfine-pored head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by fermentation character, with prominent banana and clove phenolics that define the profile. Subtle caramel maltiness underpins the fruity esters, creating a warm, inviting top note. The yeast-derived aromatics are intense yet balanced, avoiding any vinous or overwrought quality.

banana esterclove phenolyeast-forward

◐ Taste

Entry is velvety and creamy, with a soft, caramel-inflected malt character that fills the mid-palate. Mild bitterness from noble hops (18 IBU) sits in the background, providing structure without assertiveness. The body is full and rounded, driven by the wheat and yeast rather than by alcohol.

creamy texturemild caramel maltsoft bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish turns refreshingly tart, with a gentle acidity that cuts through the richness and invites another sip. Aftertaste is clean and brief, leaving a whisper of banana and gentle spice.

refreshing aciditybrief aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Bayernkönig Weiße

Serve at 5–8°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Slightly warmer than a lager — 8–12°C allows the banana and clove esters from the yeast to fully develop.

Weizen glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Bayernkönig Weiße

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, full-bodied, banana character as Bayernkönig Weiße will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Other Hefeweizens in hopIQ

Compare with another beer →Explore all Hefeweizen beers in hopIQ →New to Hefeweizen? Read our guide →Browse Germany beers →