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Widmer Brothers Hefeweizen

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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.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop 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
floralcitrusywheat
floral
citrusy
wheat
yeasty
fruity
clove
Aroma
The nose is dominated by bright citrus notes and delicate floral character, with underlying wheat grain sweetness.
also:banana
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Widmer Brothers Hefeweizen

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with pronounced haze from suspension of yeast and wheat proteins. The head is substantial and persistent, with fine bubbles that adhere to the glass in delicate lacing patterns. Carbonation is moderate and even throughout, characteristic of the style.

pale goldennaturally hazyfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright citrus notes and delicate floral character, with underlying wheat grain sweetness. Classic Hefeweizen yeast esters introduce hints of banana and stone fruit, while subtle clove spice rounds out the aromatic profile. The overall impression is clean and inviting, without harsh phenolic edges.

pronounced citrusfloral estersbanana and clove

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and grainy with notable wheat character, followed by a fruity mid-palate where banana and citrus notes interplay with light spice. The body remains light and refreshing despite the wheat base, with gentle yeast-derived sweetness balancing low bitterness. Finish is clean and slightly peppery from noble hop character.

wheaty, soft entryfruity mid-palatelow bitternessrefreshing

◑ Finish

Crisp and dry with lingering citrus and subtle spice notes. The aftertaste is brief but pleasant, leaving behind wheat grain and a hint of herbal hop character.

citrus lingeringclean dry finish
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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

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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

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