Traunstein Weizen

Traunstein has a velvety slip on the tongue—less phenolic punch than you'd expect from a traditional Bavarian hefeweizen. The banana esters are soft and almost creamy, backed by a whisper of clove that doesn't dominate. It's the kind of weizen that doesn't announce itself; it just settles in comfortably. Finish is clean and slightly dry, with none of the spicy burn some hefes leave behind.

Unertl Weissbier

Unertl hits differently—there's a peppery snap to it, more assertive yeast expression than Traunstein. Banana is present but plays second fiddle to clove and a faint herbal edge that feels almost ancestral, like someone's grandmother's recipe. The body feels slightly fuller despite similar ABV, and the carbonation is a touch firmer. It's more of a *presence* in your mouth.