Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier - Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan

puboflyons

New Hampshire

4.6/5  rDev +3.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

12 fl. oz. bottle marked 8461. Sampled on May 20, 2012. When this brewery was founded in 1040 AD, I wonder if the very first brewmaster expected it would still be around nearly 1,000 years later. But with the cloudy, heady pale yellow pour leading up to a tremendous aroma of pale malts, banana, clove, and yeast, I can imagine how an 11th Century beer drinker must have been refreshed on a warm medieval day. The light body is satisfying for the style. There is a slight zing of citrus goodness in the taste with the same flavor sensations that were introduced by way of the nose. It finishes clean and easy. The original is still one of the best in the world.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2012 18:14:00 | More by puboflyons

azureoval

California

4.25/5  rDev -4.1%

05-24-2013 01:11:10 | More by azureoval

RBCIPA

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +7.2%

05-24-2013 00:06:03 | More by RBCIPA

bsquaredd7

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +7.2%

05-23-2013 23:08:48 | More by bsquaredd7

NandoPereira

Brazil

4.25/5  rDev -4.1%

05-23-2013 17:14:09 | More by NandoPereira

vancean2

South Carolina

4.75/5  rDev +7.2%

05-23-2013 16:20:01 | More by vancean2

kvnstfrd

Missouri

2/5  rDev -54.9%

05-23-2013 13:02:34 | More by kvnstfrd

Fcolle2

Illinois

4.23/5  rDev -4.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

A: pours hazy golden hue with 2 finger white head that has great retention. It also has some really good lacing

S: smells spot on for a great hefe. Really nice lemon zest and their yeast is not shy on the banana clove.

T: the wheat dominate the front half of the beer and the lemony banana clove follows suit. I'm also getting hints of spice but its difficult to distinguish exactly what.

M: very refreshing. light and some good carbonation. What you would expect from a hefe.

O: light feel and a delicious crisp refreshing taste. Perfect beer for summer and at this price point, I think I found my fall back for the summer.

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2013 01:53:10 | More by Fcolle2

FroggieG

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +1.6%

05-22-2013 22:23:25 | More by FroggieG

davesway10

Iowa

4/5  rDev -9.7%

05-22-2013 18:16:44 | More by davesway10

bf7

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +1.6%

05-22-2013 16:00:15 | More by bf7

MarkIntihar

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev -4.1%

05-22-2013 13:32:59 | More by MarkIntihar

pin

Australia

2.5/5  rDev -43.6%

05-21-2013 22:17:44 | More by pin

Butterbeer

District of Columbia

5/5  rDev +12.9%

05-21-2013 20:55:34 | More by Butterbeer

dcloeren

Texas

4.25/5  rDev -4.1%

05-21-2013 20:50:51 | More by dcloeren

Ak555667

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -4.1%

05-21-2013 20:36:27 | More by Ak555667

mjtierney2

Germany

4.75/5  rDev +7.2%

05-21-2013 19:09:16 | More by mjtierney2

pauldevay

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +7.2%

05-21-2013 18:39:53 | More by pauldevay

Busker

Connecticut

5/5  rDev +12.9%

05-21-2013 18:13:15 | More by Busker

drumchick

Netherlands

2.5/5  rDev -43.6%

05-21-2013 16:20:29 | More by drumchick

CosmoHopHead

Kansas

4.25/5  rDev -4.1%

05-21-2013 04:16:38 | More by CosmoHopHead

mxchap

California

4.25/5  rDev -4.1%

05-21-2013 04:11:40 | More by mxchap

ChaseBacon

New York

4.5/5  rDev +1.6%

05-21-2013 01:58:46 | More by ChaseBacon

RMoeNay

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev +1.6%

05-20-2013 21:32:58 | More by RMoeNay

gonzowestwood

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev +1.6%

05-20-2013 08:41:55 | More by gonzowestwood