Tucher Helles Hefe Weizen - Brauerei Tucher Brau

Durge

Connecticut

3.78/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Found this cold in bottles at the Mayfair Country Club 19th hole in Sanford, FL. The color was a very light yellow-gold as it poured energetically into a frosted pint glass. Very high carbonation with a giant white fluffy top and decent lacing. The aroma is a bit metallic wheat and cherry gin? Not so bad really, but a tad different. The flavor is crisp wheat bread and pumpernickel along with a touch of grainy clove. The feel is a bit more full than the crispy bubblage would imply. I still pick up a little metallic something in the flavor but it's subtle enough to keep from disrupting things and overall it's a satisfying refreshment as is usual for the style. It's highly drinkable and I would drink it again but there are better choices out there, of course.

Serving type: bottle

05-13-2009 23:48:29 | More by Durge

kshankar

District of Columbia

4.1/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Appearance is a cloudy orange with a thick head with good retention.

Aroma: Banana, yeast, spices. Pretty typical hefeweizen aroma..which is to say, good

Taste: Yeast, wheat, clove, banana...spices are just right...all the hallmarks of an excellent hefeweizen

Mouthfeel: Light and somewhat creamy, goes down well

Drinkability: No question..excellent.

Recommended

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2009 23:15:13 | More by kshankar

Anthony1

Colorado

4.4/5  rDev +13.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Appearance - The beer has a very cloudy yellow glow. The head was about 1.5 inches before it slowly began to flow into the beer.

Smell - The small is not as flavorful as I hoped. There are hints of fruit, although mostly a smell of yeast and banana.

Taste - This beer fits the style very well. It starts with a warm, smooth wheat taste but ends with an almost tart finish

Mouthfeel - The beer is medium in body and moderately high in carbonation. very smooth taste.

Drinkability - Drinks VERY well. would definitely purchase this beer again.

Serving type: bottle

05-08-2009 22:39:13 | More by Anthony1

sammyadams617

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +28.9%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Had this in Rothenburg ob der Tauber while on vacation in Germany at outdoor restaurant. Honestly, perhaps the best beer I have ever tasted. I really can't think of any ways to improve this beer.

Wonderful foamy, thick head with beautiful golden color. The smell was heavenly, and would have been perfectly content just smelling the beer for a while without taking a sip. The beer is wonderfully complex and about as smooth as anything you'll ever drink. Tremendous finish leaves you wanting to take the next sip asap. The only negative is that it's really hard to get in the States. Absolutely recommend it to anyone who knows beer.

Serving type: bottle

04-30-2009 02:28:07 | More by sammyadams617

mhatters

Pennsylvania

4.3/5  rDev +10.8%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Had on tap at TND in Wayne, PA served in a Weizen glass

Really light and bright with a big and think dense head that lasts and lasts.

Fabulous nose - strong banana and wheat nose backed by clove, spice, yeast and some sweet malt.

The taste follows the nose very well, some lemon with sweet malt and some grass.

Good carbonation in the finish, crisp and clean - good beer

Serving type: on-tap

04-26-2009 14:11:14 | More by mhatters

TheQuietMan22

Iowa

4.35/5  rDev +12.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Appearance: Poured a lemonade-like, cloudy, dishwater yellow. Three fingers of thick foam developed at the top and settled to a less dense cap about a finger thick before it thinned to a lacing.

Smell: It smells like a beautiful summer day. A sweet mixture of apple and banana, and a squeeze of lemon adds zest. Floral and caramel malts are also present. A bread-like wheat also comes through.

Taste: Oh, sweet nectar! Tastes great, especially after not having a hefe since October. So great, in fact, I'm guzzling it, completely ignoring this review. The apple from the smell is more pronounced in the taste than the banana, and the squeeze of lemon is still in attendance. It is much more bread-like. Has a yeasty tail, which is a welcome variant to the normal hops tingle that usually trails my tastings.

Drinkability: The hefeweizen style is unrivaled in drinkability, in my opinion. It's not even hot out and it still hits the spot. I'm being biased, but Tuchers Helles Hefe Weizen will do the job regardless.

Serving type: bottle

04-25-2009 08:03:19 | More by TheQuietMan22

cpmau11

Alabama

3.9/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured into a .3 liter weizen glass. Swirled around the last inch of beer to get the yeast active and top it off nicely. Cloudy as a bavarian hefe weizen should be. The aroma reminds me of a distinctive clove smell. The taste is very nice, smooth yet not bland, phenolic flavor. Compared to other bavarian weizens, this is not too far from the crowd but it doesnt get mistaken for something else. This helles weizen is a great beer for a hot summer day. Refreshing to the last drop.

Serving type: bottle

04-16-2009 03:17:44 | More by cpmau11

rhoadsrage

Illinois

4.03/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

(Served in a weizen glass)

A- This beer has a hazy lemon yellow body that is a bit darker at the top of the fluted glass and a thick soft peak white head that is supported by a gentle carbonation of tiny bubbles.

S- The soft wheaty bubblegum aroma has notes of light lemons and a dry flowery honey hint in the finish.

T- The smooth taste of white wheat bread has a slight tartness to it and a warm clove quality with a bright tart note in the finish.

M- This beer has a medium mouthfeel with a clean finish and a bit more body as long as the head last.

D- This beer is a smooth light flavored beer that has a nice bright lemon quality and doens't make me feel like I have just eaten a 5 course meal when I'm finished.

Serving type: bottle

04-08-2009 20:44:22 | More by rhoadsrage

Hojaminbag

Colorado

4.15/5  rDev +7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

I had this one on-tap at a random Irish Pub here in Boston, and I can't believe I have never tried it up to this point.

A pale straw colored body that is very hazy. A big, lumpy head that boasts some good retention and leaves a few strands of lacing behind.

Some bready and wheat aromas coupled with a touch of pepper and fruits including bannana.

Good flavor also. The bready characterisitcs that team up with the wheat to create a twang that is almost sour is the main foucs here, and it is very well done. But also in there are some fruity flavors like lemon and bannana. Just as in the aroma there is just a touch of pepper or coriander that comes through here. Well-balanced and adequately complex.

The mouthfeel is great. It has that almost creamy body that somehow still remains light and fluffy.

This sucker is pretty drinkable all right. A high quality wheat beer for sure.

Serving type: on-tap

03-18-2009 19:04:45 | More by Hojaminbag

diabecktic

Illinois

4.28/5  rDev +10.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Appearance:
Man, is this head formation INTENSE. A good 3 fingers of creamy head forms quickly and regresses slowly - lacing is excellent. It's fairly translucent for a hefeweizen; the color is a very light gold with a hint of yellow-orange.

Smell:
The first thing that comes to mind is spice; I'm not sure which ones are present, but this is the most obvious smell. Aside from this, it's quite complex; though largely floral, it has a hint of what I would consider to be akin to a green banana. It's definately an experience, to say the least.

Taste:
Maltiness hits first and then fades into subtle hop tones. It's almost as if a banana-flavored biscuit turned into a hoppy grain of wheat (as odd as that sounds). That being said, the balance is excellent - not too sweet, nor too bitter.

Mouthfeel:
The carbonation is mild, but the body is fairly thick. It's slightly on the creamy side, but I'm not sure if that's the head I'm tasting or the beer itself. Either way, an amazing aftertaste remains - it's like a more intense version of the malt flavor(s).

Drinikability:
This is definately a beer you want to sip on. It's fairly thick, but the flavor is downright amazing. You do NOT want to pass it up - it's something quite unique (given the style).

Summary:
I picked up a pint of this for ~$3.00 at a local liquor store. Damn - am I impressed. This is probably one of the better hefeweizens I've tasted, even though it's largely devoid of the traditional wheat character. I'd love to try this on-tap. Regardless, it's a must-try if you've never had it.

Serving type: bottle

01-14-2009 04:08:06 | More by diabecktic

introvertedone

Tennessee

3.7/5  rDev -4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

Tucher Helles Hefeweizen was given as a gift of part of a 'Beers of the World' package from World Market. This hefeweizen poured a cloudy, golden color and presented with a spicy, floral aroma. It was a smooth hefe but not as spicy as others that I've had in the past. Shaped up to be a decent hefe but I prefer other spicier hefeweizens.

Serving type: bottle

01-10-2009 19:52:16 | More by introvertedone

twbrewer

Wisconsin

3.85/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A-Pours a cloudy yellow color with a bright white huge foamy head that quickly fades.

S-At first it smelled like a pilsner but after it warmed there was a slight clove and banana scent with a touch of bubblegum.

T-Like the smell it was light on the clove and banana.The finish is a nice smooth light malt.Not as sweet as other examples I've had.

M-Light bodied,effervescent.

D-Not being very sweet makes this a very drinkable beer.Good example of a true hefe.

Serving type: bottle

01-06-2009 05:03:30 | More by twbrewer

Jeffo

Netherlands

2.9/5  rDev -25.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

Picked this up at Bert's Bier Huis in Utrecht.

Into my weizen glass.

APPEARANCE: Pours relatively clear, but then quickly becomes more opaque. A cool effect indeed. A lighter yellow-orange, lighter than most weizen and looks a little pissy. A big fluffy white head eventually settles into a film. Medium carbonation with very little bubbles. Good lacing as well.

SMELL: Wheat malt with a decent amount of clove as well. A little bit weaker on the banana and lemon hops. Decent.

TASTE: Some wheat malt but a little weak overall. A bit of mild sweetness at the end, but pretty much lacks any punch. Nothing off, but nothing to talk about.

PALATE: Medium body and goes down creamy smooth with low end carbonation. No bite and finishes rather dry. Pretty good feel actually.

OVERALL: Not bad of course, but there was nothing much to the taste. That disappointed what was otherwise a good looking and feeling weizen. It doesn't offend at all, so it's definately drinkable, but I wouldn't go back for this one.

Serving type: bottle

12-20-2008 18:42:51 | More by Jeffo

colts9016

Idaho

3.53/5  rDev -9%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Appearance: Orange yellow cloudy with a white thin head.
Nose orange wheat lemon yeast/
Taste orange wheat thin yeast lacing between the swill.
Finish nill.
Overall an okay beer, a pour foundation. I had hopes for this beer, it let me down. An okay Heffe..

Serving type: bottle

12-12-2008 20:32:54 | More by colts9016

Murphious

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +16%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

One of my favorite beers. Poured from 500ml bottle into a tall Hefe glass, 1 1/2in off-white foam, cloudy yellowish-orange. Slight aromas of banana & citrus? Slight hop bitterness near end of finish, but a very drinkable brew! If an older bottle is opened, I have noticed a lack of banana aroma right away. Even past it's prime, this Hefeweizen beats a lot of other beers out of a tap!

Serving type: bottle

11-23-2008 22:19:52 | More by Murphious

bigkahunas4

Massachusetts

2.58/5  rDev -33.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

Poured into a hefe glass.

Appearance: Had a straw maize body, with minimal head.

Smell: Nose was complete citrus.

Taste: Taste was extremely sweet citrus, which moved to some spice and metal. This was far too sweet for me.

Mouthfeel: Light and smooth

Drinkability: Too sweet for me. Though refreshing and easy to put down.

Serving type: on-tap

11-08-2008 19:25:18 | More by bigkahunas4

TheTrevor

New York

3.88/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This beer poured a cloudy golden color with a fluffy single-finger head. The scent is fruity with some banana and melon, some spices. The taste starts off with some sweet lemon that gives way to banana and ends with some spices. The mouthfeel is nice and crisp thanks to some fairly aggressive carbonation. This is a very drinkable beer that's a great example of the style.

Serving type: bottle

10-05-2008 00:04:17 | More by TheTrevor

clayrock81

Virginia

4.1/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A pale, cloudy orange with a mountainous head that leaves lace patches as it descends. My stomach is already jealous of my eyes. Citric smell, lemon mostly, along with some spices. Standard hefe aroma, and good on this beer. The beer is fluffy and medium-bodied, real smooth, a good combo of citric notes and spices mix well as this beer passes over the tongue, leaving for a good, almost sweet finish that is refreshing. A standard hefe and a great beer overall...I could sit at the bar and drink this ALL day.

Serving type: on-tap

10-04-2008 16:58:05 | More by clayrock81

BierFan

Michigan

3.55/5  rDev -8.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from a 12 oz bottle into a tumbler glass.

Poured with a very large white head. The body had a hazy yellow-orange color as to be expected from a beer of this style.It didn't have any depth to the smell. It was pretty much what one expect from a hefe as far as the aroma goes.

Overall it was very smooth and drinkable. I think it would make a great session hefeweizen.

Serving type: bottle

09-24-2008 20:50:37 | More by BierFan

JEdmund

Kansas

4.35/5  rDev +12.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Appearance
Bright yellow and cloudy with a towering white head; head lingers and lingers, looking like a dollop of whipped cream; healthy stream of carbonation; some lacing left

Smell
Strong yeast aroma with some banana/clove notes

Taste & Mouthfeel
Bright and lively flavors; fruity (apples, pears), tart (somewhat lemony), a bit o' honey, and a lingering sweet doughy finish; crisp carbonation, somewhat thin body but ultra smooth; no weak points to speak of; it doesn't pack a huge punch, but it shouldn't since it's a helles--still, full-flavored

Overall
Flavor from start to finish, nailing the style perfectly. A really enjoyable brew.

Serving type: can

09-23-2008 03:01:41 | More by JEdmund

gabeerfanswife

Georgia

3.9/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured into a weizen glass.

A: cloudy and dark yellow. Head sticks around for a while like a merengue.

S: Mostly wheaty and bready. Not a terrible amount of cloves or banana. But still present.

T: slightly bubblegumish; vanilla.

M: very crisp and refreshing but the yeast gives something to chew on a bit. Smooth.

D: Very refreshing and a pretty good example of a balanced hefe.

Serving type: bottle

09-08-2008 22:26:13 | More by gabeerfanswife

unclejimbay

Florida

4.83/5  rDev +24.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Poured in a tulip glass from a bottle...
5.35 ABV, 137 calories
originally tasted 9/8/08, retasted w/ a more educated palate on 1/30/09

A-4.5, golden cloudy straw color, cloudy bright yellow, great 2 finger head and excellent head retention & growth on pour
S-4.5 lemon citrus & citrus TARTNESS, wheat in background, minoe
clove spice notes linger on nose
T-5.0 - TASTE IS THE LEADER ONE THIS TASTING, I DIG THIS STUFF, tart & crisp on palate, smooth but crisp wheaty-ness/bite
MF-4.5 tart but equally balanced for a hefe, not to overly carbonated like some can be, appropriatte wheat body as I would prefer....
D5.0- a solid session hefe brew for sure, you gotta like wheat & hefe tartness to like this one, but it's right on in my book!!!

Serving type: bottle

09-08-2008 02:05:53 | More by unclejimbay

mullenite

Florida

4.15/5  rDev +7%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Poured from tap in to a shaped pint glass (think smaller weizen glass)

Cloudy golden amber with a very creamy white head that settled slowly with some of the best lacing I have ever seen. This beer is absolutely stunning in appearance.

Smelled mainly of wheat and banana with just a little bit of clove peaking through. Almost pastry like smell.

Flavors were very similar to the smell and all of them lasted throughout the palette with wheat dominating up front and balancing with banana in the end.

Medium body with light carbonation, no real aftertaste and a very clean finish. This is extremely drinkable and makes for a very good beer to have a few of.

Serving type: on-tap

09-04-2008 19:04:42 | More by mullenite

brewmudgeon

Wisconsin

4.28/5  rDev +10.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

a hazy blonde color, champagne-like bubble streams. shorter head than paulaner, but good lace.
aroma is fresh clove, but not metallic like penn weizen.
taste is fresh banana bread, and it's even easy to imagine tiny bits of walnut in there. excellent.
not slippery smooth like paulaner. carbonation a little prickly and scrubby, but pleasant enough although the body leaves a slightly watery impression.
refreshing and fairly crisp with a great banana bread aftertaste. more like hacker than paulaner. this one is VERY hard to drink slowly!

Serving type: bottle

08-30-2008 15:01:36 | More by brewmudgeon

scoobybrew

Iowa

3.28/5  rDev -15.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

A - light cloudy golden color with a thick foamy head

S - wheat malt aroma with some cloviness

T - light wheat malt flavor accented mostly by hops, but also with some clove-like character

M - light, creamy body with high carbonation

D - This is a decent German wheat, if not a little average. I think a little more banana aroma and flavor would be welcome. However, this also might be a function of the age. It's quite thirst quenching on this warm day.

Serving type: bottle

08-28-2008 22:54:09 | More by scoobybrew