Hefeweizen
Hefeweizen, also called Hefeweissbier, is translated to "hefe" (“with yeast”) and “weizen” (“wheat”). The German-style wheat ale that is perhaps the most well-known wheat beer style, these unfiltered brews are cloudy in appearance with a pale to light amber color. The yeast contributes to the mouth-feel and medium body, with yeasty esters evoking banana aroma and flavor, as well as the phenolic spiciness of clove and sometimes vanilla.
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Color Range:
| Characteristic | Details |
|---|---|
| Taste/Smell | Fruity, Wheat, Banana, Clove, Medium-bodied |
| Alcohol-by-Volume (ABV) Range | 4.9 – 5.5% |
| Bitterness (IBU) | 10-15 |
| Popular Examples | Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier, Spaten Franziskaner Hefe-Weiss, Paulaner Hefe Weissbier, Ayinger Bräu-Weisse, Schneider Weisse (Original), Hacker-Pschorr Weisse, Würzburger Julius Echter Hefe-Weissbier, Fürst Wallerstein Hefe-Weizen, Sierra Nevada Kellerweis Hefeweizen, Flying Dog In Heat Wheat |
| Serving Temperature | Cool, 46-54° |
| Glassware | Weizen Glass |
| Cheese Pairing Ideas | Brick, Edam, Feta, Goat Cheese (Chèvre) |
| Food Pairing Ideas | Salads with fruity or vinaigrette dressings, German-style dishes, apple glazed pork and light seafood |
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