Hofbräu Münchner Weisse - Hofbräuhaus München

nomad

Kansas

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

Pours muddy orange and does without the yeast poured in. Surprisingly low carbonation hurts both the head (which is not well retained by any means) and the mouthfeel.

Smells of clove and wheat dust with a full malty sweetness in time. The barest of banana esters arive late though temper the other scents quite well. Though usually an ester-fanatic, the phenols are deftly integrated in to the large pale malt presence quite nicely.

Taste shows a thin core of wheat and malt though with hearty decoction caramelization and a beautiful kiss of vanilla in the finish. Mouthfeel is quite slick and full though the lack of carbonation hurts a lot. A satisfying beer even when lacking some of the fireworks I tend to favor.

Serving type: bottle

11-30-2005 03:18:02 | More by nomad

CoryR

Oregon

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-23-2013 17:07:43 | More by CoryR

johntfox

Florida

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-21-2013 17:42:05 | More by johntfox

BeerForMuscle

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +16%

05-19-2013 00:51:12 | More by BeerForMuscle

valkyre65

Texas

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-14-2013 15:55:35 | More by valkyre65

jroberts8811

Missouri

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

05-13-2013 03:29:06 | More by jroberts8811

jonathaniler

Florida

4.75/5  rDev +22.4%

05-09-2013 01:30:48 | More by jonathaniler

dalepryor

Kentucky

3.25/5  rDev -16.2%

05-07-2013 22:47:52 | More by dalepryor

Rohkey

Michigan

4.75/5  rDev +22.4%

04-20-2013 05:09:48 | More by Rohkey

YieldToNothing

New York

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

04-18-2013 15:20:04 | More by YieldToNothing

Vinicius

Brazil

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

04-14-2013 00:50:11 | More by Vinicius

bigred89

Maryland

4/5  rDev +3.1%

04-13-2013 10:39:10 | More by bigred89

RD1163

California

3/5  rDev -22.7%

04-08-2013 04:38:51 | More by RD1163

draftpunk

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +16%

04-07-2013 23:02:36 | More by draftpunk

Bosoxfan20

Missouri

3.7/5  rDev -4.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

A- Poured from 12 oz bottle into weizen glass. Slightly cloudy golden, but more clear than what i am used to seeing from this style. Calm bubbles, good lacing average retention.

S- earthy yeasts. Wheat. Slight fuitiness and clove. A nice amount of spice to go along with it too. I like what is going on here.

T- Earthy yeast again, some buttery and taffy flavor, then a huge rush of German tasting wheat malt. Very tart finish that is a nice touch. Just a little off on the balance with the dominance of the wheat.

M- A little thin compared to some others of this style, but still quite drinkable. Touch of dryness in the finish. Moderate carbonation.

O- A good beer. Would have loved more clove flavor and was a little dissapointed the taste didn't follow the pepper i detected in the smell. Not spectacular, but a good beer none the less. A spirited effort for this style.

Serving type: bottle

04-03-2013 03:54:36 | More by Bosoxfan20

MFS_71

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

03-24-2013 19:41:11 | More by MFS_71

martyl1000

Wisconsin

4.75/5  rDev +22.4%

03-22-2013 00:58:25 | More by martyl1000

Beer_Belly

California

4/5  rDev +3.1%

03-21-2013 21:00:57 | More by Beer_Belly

zaraspook

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +16%

03-17-2013 15:35:24 | More by zaraspook

RichD

Rhode Island

4/5  rDev +3.1%

03-14-2013 16:35:34 | More by RichD

Adambeerdude22

Kansas

4.5/5  rDev +16%

03-09-2013 05:37:53 | More by Adambeerdude22

ianjsullivan

Maryland

3.86/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

ST: 11.2oz poured into a Hefe glass.

A: Cloudy golden-orange with a thick white, fluffy head with rapid carbonation bubbles.

S: Banana, clove, citrus, soda bread.

T: Bite of sweet wheat, orange, banana, a zap of spice and the zing of carbonation.

M: A bit light, though creamy.

O: The first sip through the thick head is very enjoyable, and the creamy mouth fitting finish with a hint of clove is equally nice. There was a metal, medicinal tinge that hurt the overall flavor throughout, though that taste might be the fault of this individual bottle. For the price, it is one of the better Hefes to buy from Germany.

Serving type: bottle

03-06-2013 17:08:18 | More by ianjsullivan

Kerrie

Michigan

2.75/5  rDev -29.1%

03-05-2013 23:55:02 | More by Kerrie

PieOhMy

Minnesota

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

03-05-2013 22:07:26 | More by PieOhMy

Nucleozoid

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +3.1%

03-04-2013 16:30:02 | More by Nucleozoid