Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse - Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu

alysmith4

District of Columbia

4.2/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4.5

Didn't think I'd find a beer in this style that I like better than Hoegaarden ('though I suppose that's a White, not a Hefe), but this one really does it for me. I've been in a beer rut lately, and decided to take a chance on this one when I went to Whole Foods today.

It pours a very coudy, almost brown, but orange/yellowish body, with a nice, think 1" head. The smell is of citrus, pine, banana, wheat, and spice. The taste is just about the same, with a nice refreshing finish. It seems a bit more carbonated than most beers of this style (wasn't sure if that's good or bad, so I gave it an 'average' in the rating), but all around - it's highly drinkable and I'd recommend it.

Serving type: bottle

08-09-2010 21:34:59 | More by alysmith4

ksimon

Delaware

3.25/5  rDev -20%

06-20-2013 02:06:17 | More by ksimon

pjkelley82

New York

4/5  rDev -1.5%

06-19-2013 21:39:50 | More by pjkelley82

drone

Colorado

3/5  rDev -26.1%

06-17-2013 22:14:26 | More by drone

joedumond

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +10.8%

06-16-2013 19:23:56 | More by joedumond

johnricardo

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

06-15-2013 16:38:01 | More by johnricardo

nmatch

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

06-15-2013 03:52:30 | More by nmatch

Jangles

California

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

06-14-2013 13:46:47 | More by Jangles

dmgeng

Indiana

3.35/5  rDev -17.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

My first Hefe but wasn't exactly what I expected but still liked it.

A - Cloudy golden yellow. Full white head that doesn't subside quickly. Strong lacing until the last drink.

S - Phenolic with a bread and yeast aroma. Some light grain and some Belgian funk is present.

T - Strong phenolic clove flavor with yeast, bread, and wheat character on top. Has subtle hints of banana and vanilla that settle out after the clove. Some sweetness with the spiciness but without bitterness. Spice from the phenolic covers the light hops bitterness but still a little noble hop flavor underneath. Similar to a Belgian wit or blond but with more clove and less sweetness.

M - Lighter mouth-feel. Has great carbonation for sitting in the bottle for an extended period of time. light body make this brew refreshing without being too dry.

Overall, this is a nice summer brew when it's too hot for a heavier beer. Not my favorite but will harvest the yeast and probably brew a clone in the near future. I suspect that this is a very good example of the style with the strong clove and yeast taste but I know that there are some Hefe's with more banana and bubblegum flavor.

Glass- Pint

Serving type: bottle

06-13-2013 11:46:16 | More by dmgeng

Paccamacca

California

4/5  rDev -1.5%

06-13-2013 04:42:03 | More by Paccamacca

jjarreau

Louisiana

3.5/5  rDev -13.8%

06-13-2013 03:44:18 | More by jjarreau

dwren89

Virginia

4.26/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Appearance: very hazy, big fluffy white head, golden yellow with orange tint

Aroma: lemony citrus, banana, clove, light summery aroma,

Taste: balanced flavor, banana and subtle clove taste, with a malt backbone that really stands up without being overly heavy,

Mouthfeel: a little prickly but with a smooth finish, light-medium body

Overall Impression: A refreshingly light German hefe that is very well balanced and smooth to the swallow. Residual tingles remain in mouth beckoning for another swig.

Serving type: bottle

06-12-2013 21:22:09 | More by dwren89

I_BYE_MI_BEER

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

06-11-2013 18:14:38 | More by I_BYE_MI_BEER

Luweezy

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +10.8%

06-11-2013 18:08:02 | More by Luweezy

dts311

Texas

4/5  rDev -1.5%

06-11-2013 18:07:28 | More by dts311

chuckgfk

Alaska

4/5  rDev -1.5%

06-11-2013 03:40:09 | More by chuckgfk

RWACKO

New York

4/5  rDev -1.5%

06-10-2013 16:29:34 | More by RWACKO

Cramerican

North Dakota

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

06-09-2013 19:58:02 | More by Cramerican

Evoforen

North Carolina

4/5  rDev -1.5%

06-09-2013 19:38:21 | More by Evoforen

SimonTja

Sweden

3.25/5  rDev -20%

06-09-2013 13:22:26 | More by SimonTja

shamrok

Germany

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

06-09-2013 00:43:38 | More by shamrok

MtOrion

Nebraska

4.75/5  rDev +17%

06-08-2013 23:51:52 | More by MtOrion

DeutschesBier

Maryland

4/5  rDev -1.5%

06-07-2013 19:46:18 | More by DeutschesBier

Matt_Rodgers

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -13.8%

06-07-2013 05:19:36 | More by Matt_Rodgers

jngrizzaffi

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +10.8%

06-07-2013 04:45:12 | More by jngrizzaffi