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Hacker-Pschorr Hefe Weisse

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🌍 Germany · Hefeweizen · One of 118 Hefeweizens in hopIQ

Hacker-Pschorr Hefe Weisse is a traditional Bavarian wheat beer brewed with a blend of wheat and barley malts, showcasing the classic yeasty and fruity character of the style. It offers a refreshing, slightly sweet profile with prominent banana and clove notes balanced by a light, crisp finish.

ABV
5.5%
IBU
15
SRM
golden8
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Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

banana
100%
wheat
75%
refreshing
75%
clove
50%
light
50%
smooth
50%
fruity
25%
bubblegum
25%
spicy
0%
citrus
0%
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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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Hacker-Pschorr Hefe Weisse

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Slightly warmer than a lager — 8–12°C allows the banana and clove esters from the yeast to fully develop.

Weizen glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hacker-Pschorr Hefe Weisse

Appearance

This Hefeweizen displays a hazy, pale golden hue characteristic of the style, with excellent clarity that reveals suspended yeast particles. A thick, creamy white head forms upon pouring and persists beautifully, while vigorous carbonation creates an inviting, effervescent presentation.

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Aroma

The nose is dominated by distinctive phenolic and ester notes, with prominent banana and clove aromas typical of Hefeweizen yeast fermentation. Supporting notes of wheat bread and subtle fruity undertones create a complex, inviting bouquet that epitomizes the classic Bavarian wheat beer character.

bananaclovewheat breadfruity esters

Taste

The palate opens with creamy, smooth wheat malt character balanced by the signature banana and clove notes from fermentation. Mid-palate reveals subtle bubblegum sweetness and bread-like maltiness, while the low bitterness (15 IBU) allows the yeast-driven fruit and spice flavors to shine throughout.

banana forwardcreamyclove spiceslightly sweet

Finish

The finish is refreshingly crisp and clean, with the light body and gentle carbonation providing a bright, palate-cleansing conclusion. The wheat beer's characteristic flavors fade gracefully without lingering harshness.

crispcleanrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
aroma
84
taste
81
appearance
85
finish
80
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