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◎ Appearance

A pale straw body with pronounced haze characteristic of the style, created by suspended yeast and wheat proteins rather than any filtration compromise. The dense, creamy head builds quickly and clings to the glass with notable persistence. Fine carbonation contributes to the lively visual presentation.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent clove and banana esters—classic Hefeweizen signatures from the weizen yeast strain. Beneath lies a soft, grainy malt character from the malted wheat and barley blend, complemented by gentle herbal notes from the noble Spalter Select and Perle hops. The overall effect is fresh and yeasty without any sharp or fermentation-derived off-notes.

◐ Taste

Entry is light and clean, allowing the clove and banana flavors to lead the palate. Mid-palate shows true wheat grain character—soft and slightly bready—while the noble hops provide a restrained bitterness (15 IBU) that feels integrated rather than assertive. The refreshing quality stems entirely from the fermentation character and carbonation; no artificial citrus or flavor additives intrude.

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with the wheat malt fading quickly and the clove-banana notes lingering lightly. A subtle, pleasant bitterness persists without harshness.