Franziskaner Premium Weissbier
Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu

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From:
Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu
 
Germany
Style:
Hefeweizen
Ranked #9
ABV:
5%
Score:
91
Ranked #7,329
Avg:
4.07 | pDev: 11.79%
Reviews:
1,818
Ratings:
4,994
Status:
Active
Rated:
Yesterday at 09:05 AM
Added:
Nov 13, 2001
Wants:
  295
Gots:
  1,381
Previously known as Hefe-Weissbier.
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Ratings by BeerAdvocate:
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Reviewed by BeerAdvocate from Finland

4/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Beer review from BA Mag Aug 2007.

Going back to 1363, Franziskaner is one of Munich's oldest privately owned breweries; but today, they're currently owned by Spaten/InBev. Regardless of their affiliation, this is some old-school Weissbier. They also brew a Dunkel (dark) version, but we'll be tasting the Hell (bright).

Pours extremely cloudy--as per the style--with sunny hues ranging from amber to dark orange, topped with a frothy foam head that rests to a respectful lacing. Banana esters and phenolic clove-like aromas pique interest and entice the palate. Super-creamy, with a crisp edge of carbonation and a light, but firm body. Some lemony citrus strikes from the moderate hopping, just enough, and it works well with the carbonation. Distinct "wheaty" flavor and feel. Light banana and a dashing of powdery clove add depth. Soft caramel and bready notes beneath, with a hint of hop leaf toward the drying finish.

If the estery and phenolic style of Weissbiers is your thing, this is truly a classic among the style--well balanced and extremely drinkable. No lemon required.
Mar 31, 2009
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.17 by tamir71 from Arizona

Yesterday at 09:05 AM
 
Rated: 3.9 by Supper1

Jan 30, 2024
 
Rated: 2.95 by SeanP99 from North Carolina

Jan 11, 2024
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Reviewed by UncleReemus78 from Texas

4.59/5  rDev +12.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
This beer is so delicious. I gave it an overall score of 4.75. It's hard to not finish every last drop. The taste is yeasty and is much like Wiehenstephaner or Leffe Blonde. I live in a small Texas town so good beer is harder to come by. Luckily one of our liquor stores carries this brew. Fantastic!
Dec 28, 2023
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Reviewed by Athener56 from Oklahoma

4.23/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
hazy golden color with a nice head that stays for a while. nice full lacing.
faint smell. taste is bready obviously, with flavors of banana and citrus, maybe some spice. the citrus bitterness lingers and makes it an interesing beer.
Dec 10, 2023
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Reviewed by acycler01 from Texas

4.35/5  rDev +6.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
Look: A bit darker than a typical 5% American offering the German beer offers a unique taste exclusive to the Weissbier style which comes in rare form in South Texas. It offers a texture that is appealing to anyone that likes a refreshing choice of beer.

Smell: The smell offers hints of citrus in a tangy aroma that is more powerful than typical light beer offerings.

Taste: The style offered by this Munich brewerer is a staple of German beer and culture in my experience.

Feel: The feel very effervescent in it's delivery. It hits the palate with a strong feel to the side receptors of the tounge that detect a sour and tart flavor that is unique to the style.

Overall: This offering gives a strong impression of an international style rarely found, but championed in my region where German culture is celebrated. This taste Munich Brewing is a great reminder of the diversity of European beer offerings and is a staple in my selection. Bravo!
Dec 06, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by Iggy88 from Ohio

Nov 07, 2023
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Reviewed by Hephaistos from Netherlands

4.41/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
500 ml can, poured in a Weissen-glass. Pours a hazy yellow golden colour, with a moderate two finger white head. Vivid carbination, small bubbles, fine foam, Biscuity smell, some sweetness, a bit of banana, little herby tanginess.
Smooth mouth feel, Very round, profound, bready tasts swith, develops sweet-sour fruity, green apple, with a tingly a bit more bitter aftertaste.

Excellent beer, great value for money.
Nov 04, 2023
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Reviewed by twoandeight

4.87/5  rDev +19.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Sort of citrusy, sort of tangy and sour. Goes down smoothly, kind of crisp, has a nice aftertaste, kind of lingers for a while but that tartness makes for an interesting aftertaste. It isn't a heavy flavor, it is kind of light, not hearty, but still a full beer. All around good beer
Nov 04, 2023
 
Rated: 4.81 by Dfosterf from Virginia

Nov 02, 2023
 
Rated: 4.13 by Eychung from New York

Oct 25, 2023
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Rated by TheKiboko from Russia

5/5  rDev +22.9%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Steady head, banana and clove aroma. Slightly bitter taste. Amazing Bavarian Weißbier.
Oct 25, 2023
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Reviewed by bearr from New York

5/5  rDev +22.9%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Fantastic beer, if you like the unique taste of hefeweizen! Unfortunately, it's almost impossible to find in upstate NY. Expiration date is on bottle which is not always the case for hefeweizens.
Oct 25, 2023
 
Rated: 4.75 by BrisLoganite from Australia

Oct 25, 2023
 
Rated: 4.19 by RalphStanley34 from French Polynesia

Oct 25, 2023
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Reviewed by JackM4

5/5  rDev +22.9%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
This is either my #1 or #2 favorite beer, nothing bad to say about it. This is a true hefeweizen and comes in usually a little cheaper than the other popular german hefeweizens. Very thick and foamy feel to it, with a strong banana bread flavor that is perfect for enjoying during the colder months.
Oct 25, 2023
 
Rated: 4.25 by JoshuaPerraton from Ireland

Oct 17, 2023
Franziskaner Premium Weissbier from Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu
Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 4994 ratings