About Hefeweizen

About Hefeweizen
Weizen hefes are pale straw to deep golden in color and range from 4-6% in alcohol. These beers are refreshing and highly carbonated with banana and spicy clove-like flavors derived from the yeast strains used in the brewing process. Hop flavors play a very insignificant role in the flavor profile. This is a top-fermenting, unflitered beer style that originated from southern Germany, particularly Bavaria, and is brewed with at least 50% wheat in the mash. Noteworthy examples of this style include: Paulaner Hefe-Weizen, Hacker-Pschorr Weisse and New Glarus Dancing Man Wheat.

Top Picks for Hefeweizen

Edison Brewing Hilda Hefeweizen
88 points
Light enough body with banana flavors for a warm summer day with baking spices and richness for a cool winter's eve; a Hefeweizen for all seasons.
Burleigh Brewing Co. Hef German Style Wheat Beer
88 points
An enjoyable Hefeweizen fit for any beer garden from here to Munich.