Widmer Brothers Hefeweizen
Pronounced citrus and floral aromas define Widmer's flagship Hefeweizen, a naturally cloudy, American-style wheat beer with bold flavor. Built on high-quality wheat, it is the beer that started it all for Kurt and Rob Widmer, who quit their jobs in 1984 to make beer that could be shared with friends and family.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Widmer Brothers Hefeweizen
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.
Best fresh. The yeast-driven banana and clove character fades over time. Drink within 4 months.
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 floral, citrusy, wheat character as Widmer Brothers Hefeweizen will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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