Style: Hefeweizen

ABV: 5.4 IBU: 14.0

93/100
Aroma: 12
Appearance: 3
Flavor: 17
Mouthfeel: 5

Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier

What the brewers say

“Our golden-yellow wheat beer, with its fine-poured white foam, smells of cloves and impresses consumers with its refreshing banana flavor. It is full-bodied with a smooth yeast taste.”

What our panel thought

Aroma: “Starts with a spicy aroma that fades as it warms, and gives way to a velvety banana aroma and overripe pineapple fruit esters. Mild nose, but the tart, bready weizenmalz comes through clearly. Whole wheat flour, and a light, sulfury yeast. Soapy hops and a touch of clove spiciness, black pepper, and cherry.”

Flavor: “Hops bitterness up front, with light wheat sweetness in the background. Once the bitterness subsides, there’s a hint of vegetal flavor in the middle. Light lemony tartness, wonderful clove, and a kiss of cardamom. Great acid, banana, and wheat—like banana bread beer.”

Overall: “It’s stronger to the clove side on the ester. The banana ester is the strong point, and worked well with the touch of vanilla. Great showcase for wheat malt flavors.”

What our editors thought


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