South German-Style Hefeweizen
German Origin Ale · Brewers Association 2025
3 SRM9 SRM
- OG
- 1.047 – 1.056
- FG
- 1.008 – 1.016
- ABV
- 4.9 – 5.6 %
- IBU
- 10 – 15
- Color
German Origin Ale · Brewers Association 2025
Beers in this style are made with at least 50 percent malted wheat, and are very highly carbonated. These beers are typically (though not always) roused during pouring, and when yeast is present, they will have a yeasty flavor and a characteristically fuller, creamier mouthfeel.
Straw to amber
If served with yeast, appearance may be very cloudy.
Very low to medium-low
Not present to very low
Very low
Medium-low to medium-high fruity and phenolic attributes are hallmarks of this style. Phenolic attributes such as clove, nutmeg, smoke, and vanilla are present. Banana ester aroma and flavor should be present at low to medium-high levels. Diacetyl should not be present.
Medium to full
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Style guideline data is the work of its respective publishers, reproduced here for reference: BJCP · Brewers Association · Norbrygg · SHBF · Danske Øldommere.