Hefe-Weizen
Empire Brewing Company

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From:
Empire Brewing Company
 
New York, United States
Style:
Hefeweizen
ABV:
5.8%
Score:
Needs more ratings
Avg:
3.74 | pDev: 6.68%
Reviews:
4
Ratings:
8
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 09, 2014
Added:
Nov 12, 2001
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  1
A German-style unfiltered wheat beer brewed with authentic German yeast and malts. Banana and clove flavors are present, followed by a refreshing finish.
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Recent ratings and reviews.
 
Rated: 3.75 by Stumo55555 from New Jersey

Mar 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by Cooker_stp from New York

Aug 19, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by derekdenim from New York

Feb 07, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by jurbanik from New Jersey

Aug 31, 2012
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Reviewed by akronzipfan from Ohio

4/5  rDev +7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 5 | overall: 3.5
Had one of these with a bowl of gumbo, mainly because I had never had this style before. It turned out to be a nice compliment to the spicy gumbo!

a - murky orangish-brown almost the shade of apple cider but slightly lighter; limited head/lacing

s - fruity like cider with fall spices

t - almost a cross between a wheat ale and hard cider; the apple tones are well balanced by the yeast and hops; finishes cool and crisp

m - low carbinization and medium bodied; has a sweet, coolness that is quite refreshing

d - it takes a few sips to acclimate, but this is a tasty and somewhat different beer experience; would definitely recommend with spicy food.

I enjoyed my very 1st Hefe Weisen. Empire pulls this off well.
Sep 08, 2008
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Reviewed by WesWes from New York

4/5  rDev +7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
The beer pours a cloudy gold color with a thick frothy white head that slowly fades to lacing. The aroma is good. It has a fruity scent that screams yeast esters. The malt bill is in check providing a flavorful balance of yeast and malt character. The taste is good as well. It has a smooth pale and wheat malt flavor as well as a banana/clove yeast taste. The mouthfeel is fine. It is a full bodied beer with adequate carbonation. This is a very good hefe. It's got everything you look for in a good wheat beer. It has a great malt taste. It's unfiltered and loaded with yeast; yum.
Oct 23, 2007
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Reviewed by Sammy from Canada (ON)

3.64/5  rDev -2.7%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
Tim Burton gives his facelift on this one. Little lace and amber colour. Significant wheat though sour, too sour maybe. Above average carbonation detracted. Maybe not as fresh as it could be. Quaffable,and decent body, but not my type of hefe, maybe needs some tinkering. Old reviews should be deleted.
Oct 21, 2007
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Reviewed by John from New York

4/5  rDev +7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A very respectable Bavarian style hefe. About as good a brewpub hefe as I've had. True to style. Better than a lot of bigger name US made hefe weizens.
Nov 12, 2001
Hefe-Weizen from Empire Brewing Company
Beer rating: 3.74 out of 5 with 8 ratings