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Wheatmeister Hefeweizen

Arbor Brewing Company India
India·Hefeweizen
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ABC India's flagship and a Bangalore institution — a textbook Hefeweizen with banana, clove and a hazy, creamy wheat body. The Wheatmeister has been pouring in the Koramangala brewpub since 2009 and introduced thousands of Bangaloreans to the idea that beer could taste like fruit and spice. Consistently excellent.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
bananawheatfruity
banana
wheat
fruity
clove
spicy
yeasty
Aroma
Banana dominates the nose—a clean, fruity ester note typical of Hefeweizen fermentation.
also:clean
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wheatmeister Hefeweizen

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a distinctly hazy, cloudy appearance characteristic of the style. A dense, persistent head forms readily and clings well to the glass walls as you drink. The cloudiness derives from yeast in suspension, lending the beer a rustic, unfiltered character.

pale goldenhazy from yeaststrong head retention

◌ Aroma

Banana dominates the nose—a clean, fruity ester note typical of Hefeweizen fermentation. Behind it lies a soft clove and subtle spice character, with underlying wheat and light yeasty notes that round out the profile. The hop presence is minimal, allowing the yeast-derived aromatics full expression.

banana estersclove spicewheat, yeasty

◐ Taste

The palate opens with prominent banana and wheat, creating a creamy, full texture on entry. Clove and light spice emerge in the mid-palate, balancing sweetness without sharp bitterness. The low IBU (14) keeps the finish smooth and approachable, with no harsh edges.

banana forwardcreamy wheat bodysoft spice, low bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with residual banana lingering gently on the palate. A light, dry note emerges as the yeast character fades, leaving no heavy aftertaste.

clean, refreshingbanana lingers
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
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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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 banana, wheat, fruity character as Wheatmeister Hefeweizen will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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