95 Hofmühl Weissbier, Privatbrauerei Hofmühl (Germany). 5.4% ABV (7/09)
Hazy golden amber color with a sturdy fine head. Banana pudding and wheat cracker aromas are pure and precise and follow though on a sumptuously soft and satiny medium-to-full body with effortless balance and nice depth. Finishes with a deft touch of talc like minerality, baked apple, praline, and dusty spices. A soft, elegant hefe.
95 Ayinger Bräu-Weisse, Privatbrauerei Aying (Germany). 5.1% ABV (7/11)
Minutely hazy golden color. Attractive aromas of fresh herbal banana bread, custard, clay and paprika with a supple, frothy medium-to-full body and a long, clean, well-integrated finish with notes of fine minerals and leafy lettuces. Artfully balanced and pure.
93 Julius Echter Hefe-Weiss, Wurzburger Hofbrau (Germany). 5.6% ABV (7/10)
Hazy, translucent golden amber color with a petite blanket of foam. Pure and dimensional dried banana, banana bread, and soufflé aromas have a subtle spicy nuance and follow through on a soft, pillowy entry to a dryish medium body with superb balance and elegant depth. Finsihes with a long, grainy raisin nut granola and mineral accented fade. A deliciously drinkable, spot on hefe that is sure to please hefe and non-fan fans alike.
93 Hef, Burleigh Brewing Co. (Australia). 5% ABV (7/11)
Murky pale amber olive gray color. Aromas of banana bread toast and delicate nutmeg spiced pudding with a supple, frothy medium-to-full body and a long, well integrated finish with accents of melon rind, sprouts, and grass. Very tasty and stylistically focused.
90 Valley Weizen, Upland Brewing (IN). 5.4% ABV (6/09)
Cloudy amber color with a fine white blanket of foam. Interesting aromas of chicory, honeyed orange, hay, and banana cake follow through on a soft, round entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium body with very appealing and balanced flavors and wheat cracker, praline, and citrus kissed finish. A fun, flavorful American hefe.
90 Weisse, Brauerei Grieskirchner (Austria). 5.1% ABV (1/11)
Cloudy golden yellow color. Bright banana custard, wheat wafer, bubblegum, and honey aromas with a supple, frothy dryish medium body and a smooth, balanced, apple, starfruit and mossy earth-accented finish. Very true to style and refreshing.
90 Weisse, Brauerei Grieskirchner (Austria). 5.1% ABV (1/11)
Cloudy golden yellow color. Bright banana custard, wheat wafer, bubblegum, and honey aromas with a supple, frothy dryish medium body and a smooth, balanced, apple, starfruit and mossy earth-accented finish. Very true to style and refreshing.
90 Waterkeeper Hefeweizen, Sweetwater Brewing Co. (GA). 5.7% ABV (7/11)
Lightly hazy old gold color. Rich aromas of doughy banana bread, praline, and buttermilk pudding with a vibrant, frothy medium-full body and a long, kiwi, arugula, and toasted lemon spice cake finish. On the money.
89 Brooklyner Weisse, The Brooklyn Brewery (NY). 5.1% ABV (6/09)
Cloudy, burnished golden amber color with a fine blanket of foam. Aromas of dark toasted banana nut and rye bread, raw honey, faint cherry and delicate spice follow through on a round, vibrant entry to a dryish medium-to-full body with good depth and a tangy banana custard, nutskin, citrus and spice-accented fade. A nice amalgamation of complementary and contrasting flavors.
89 Hefe Weiss, Sprecher Brewing Co. (WI). 4.2% ABV (7/10)
Pale golden amber with a slight haze. Aromas of spicy banana bread crust and custard follow through on a round, frothy entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium body with very good depth and vivacious balance. Finishes with a crisp, lightly astringent banana pudding on cracker. light pepper, and whole nut-accent fade. A refreshing hefe for summer sipping and pizzas.
89 Hefe-Weizen, Paulaner Brauerei (Germany). 5.5% ABV (7/11)
Hazy golden amber color. Aromas of dusty grain and bean sack, plantain chips, and faint nutty toffee with a satiny, dryish medium-to-full body and a crisp, precise, dried citrus, mineral and radish-accented finish. Very refreshing.
88 Baltas White, Svyturys (Lithuania). 5% ABV (7/09)
Cloudy golden color with a rich mousse. Aromas of marshmallow cream, banana soufflé, and honeyed wheat cracker follow through on a round supple entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body with a tangy crabapple, honeycomb and mineral fade. A refreshing and appetizing wheat beer.
88 Kujukuri Ocean Beer Hefeweizen, Kankiku Meijyo Co. (Japan). 5% ABV (8/10)
Lightly hazy pure golden color. Earthy, mossy hop and dried banana aromas follow through on a moderately carbonated entry to a dryish light-to-medium body with shredded wheat and tangy citrus notes on the crisp, slightly chalky finish. A mellow, clean, well made hefe.
88 Robson Street Hefeweizen, Granville Island Brewing Co. (Canada). 5% ABV (7/10)
Deep golden amber color with a slight haze. Aromas of banana pudding and lightly spicy citrus pastry follow through on a round entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium body with very good depth and crunchy nectarine, green apple, and honeycomb notes. Finishes with a drying wafer, and turned earth-accented fade. Nicely done.
88 Wit, Theresianer (Italy). 5.1% ABV (7/11)
Cloudy golden color. Aromas of salty cheese rind, toasted baguette, and banana brittle with a silky, frothy dryish medium body and a touch of sweet citrus, wafer and mineral on the zesty finish. Lively and attractive.
87 Whippet Wheat, Thirsty Dog Brewing Co. (OH). 5.2% ABV (7/10)
Minutely hazy golden amber color. Mild aromas of apple skin, lemon rind, and toasty banana nut bread follow through on a supple entry to a dryish medium body with good depth and a grainy cracker, citrus, honey, and hominy-accented finish.
87 Weiss Blau Weissbier, Vintage Brewing Co. (WI). 4.8% ABV (9/10) %{Brewpub}
Cloudy golden orange color. Aromas of banana custard and orange marmalade on sourdough bread. Round and frothy with a dry-yet-fruity medium body. Lemon peel, grassy earth notes on the zesty finish.
87 Weiss Blau Weissbier, Vintage Brewing Co. (WI). 4.8% ABV (9/10) %{Brewpub}
Cloudy golden orange color. Aromas of banana custard and orange marmalade on sourdough bread. Round and frothy with a dry-yet-fruity medium body. Lemon peel, grassy earth notes on the zesty finish.
87 Premium Hefeweizen, Privat Brauerei Bischoff (Germany). 5.2% ABV (7/11)
Rich old gold color with minute haze. Aromas of bananas Foster, biscuit, and mild clove with a round, supple dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a rich, smooth, banana, wafer, pond stone, and radish-accented finish. A nice food beer. Pair with chowder.
87 EL Hefe, Grizzly Peak Brewing Co. (MI). 4.8% ABV (7/11) %{Brewpub}
Hazy golden amber color. Bright, sweet circus peanut and melon gelato aromas with a supple, fruity sweet medium-to-full body and a orange frosted banana cake and edamame-accented finish. A very fruity crowd pleaser.
87 Lazy Sunday Hefeweizen, Blue Tractor Brewery (MI). 6.5% ABV (7/11) %{Brewpub}
Deep cloud orange amber color. Grainy aromas of wheat, banana soufflé, and spicy applesauce with a supple dryish medium body and a crisp, lemon pepper, jicama and river stone-accented finish. Refreshing.
87 Pinkus Organic Hefe-Weizen, Brauerei Pinkus Müller (Germany). 5.1% ABV (7/11)
Hazy golden color. Bright navel orange, pear cider, beeswax, and spicy banana cake aromas with a supple, frothy dry-yet-fruity medium body and a peach skin, wafer, and jicama-accented finish. A fun, fruity hefe.
86 Samuel Adams Hefeweizen, The Boston Beer Co. (MA). 5.3% ABV (6/09)
Golden amber color with a frothy white head. Aromas of honey buttered toast and orange marmalade follow through on a silky entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium body with delicate banana frosting cake notes. Finishes with a crisp, zippy citrus fade. A fun, easy drinking untraditional hefe.
86 Hefeweizen, Widmer Brothers Brewing Co. (OR). 4.9% ABV (7/10)
Slightly hazy golden amber color. Toasty raisin bread, apricot marmalade, and dried banana aromas follow through on a crisp entry to a dryish medium body with citrus, buttered nut, and mildly bitter, radicchio-like hoppiness. Very refreshing and almost lager like in style.
86 EOS Hefeweizen, Nebraska Brewing Company (NE). 5.1% ABV (7/10) %{Brewpub}
Slightly hazy old gold color. Aromas of banana pudding and citrus and melon sorbet follow through on a soft, silky entry to a dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body with good depth and crisp and round, dried fruit, grain, mineral, and grassy hop-accented finish.
86 Hefeweizen, Bastone Brewery (MI). 5.25% ABV (7/10) %{Brewpub}
Cloudy pale golden white color. Aromas of banana salt water taffy, lemon pastry, and delicate spice follow through on a smooth supple entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium body with good depth and a grainy, apple sauce, root vegetable and grassy hops finish. Nice.
86 Fire Station 5 Fire Hydrant Hefeweisen, Fish Brewing Co. (WA). 5.4% ABV (7/10)
Clear deep golden amber color. Bright aromas of orange and peach marmalade and toasted crusty banana bread follow through on a round, supple entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium body with very good depth and balance. Finishes with a tangy, citrusy hop and grassy earth-accented fade. A nice quenching style of hefe that more akin to kristal weizen.
86 Mom Hefeweizen, Rogue Ales (OR). 5.2% ABV (7/11)
Slightly hazy golden amber color. Aromas of dried lemon, pickled okra, and jasmine with a supple, frothy, dryish medium body and a crisp coriander, herb, lemon pepper, kiwi, and water chestnut-accented finish.
86 Weisse, Hacker-Pschorr Brauerei (Germany). 5.5% ABV (7/11)
Cloudy old gold color. Aromas of banana crème brûlée with a burnt crust and wheat toast with a soft, plush dryish medium body and a plantain peel, mineral and sprouts-accented finish. A dry reserved hefe.
85 Heritage Hefeweizen, Back Street Brewery (CA). 5% ABV (7/10)
Clear golden color. Bright aromas of spinach and asparagus frittata, dried banana and honeyed citrus follow through on a round entry to a dryish medium body with muted spiciness and a very crisp and lightly astringent, grain cracker, mineral and mesclun greens like hop finish. Not very true to style, but refreshing.
85 Hofbräu Hefeweizen, Hofbräuhaus München (Germany). 5.1% ABV (7/11)
Golden color. Lightly skunky, savory aromas and flavors of baked banana, roasted root vegetable, melted candle and watercress with a supple, frothy dryish medium body and a cucumber, lemon pepper, and mineral-accented finish. A nice food companion.
85 Schell’s Hefeweizen, August Schell Brewing Co. (MN). 4.4% ABV (7/11)
Lightly hazy golden yellow color. Aromas of sliced bananas in dusty granola with cream with a dryish medium body and a smooth salted cracker, white nut, and sprouts-accented finish. Serve with salads.
84 Leavenworth Biers Whistling Pig Hefeweizen, Fish Brewing Co. (WA). 5.4% ABV (7/10)
Clear golden amber color with a lacy head. Aromas of toasted nut bread and roasted corn broccoli frittata follow through on a crisp, round entry to a dryish medium body with good depth and lively balance. Finishes with a lingering drying, caramelized roasted walnut and orange peel, wafer, and grassy earth-accented fade. An appetizing wheat ale.
83 The Heff, Hop Valley Brewing Co. (OR). 4.7% ABV (6/09)
Cloudy golden amber color. Aromas of wheat cracker, pistachio, and dried banana follow through of a soft, round entry to a dry medium body with a touch of candied orange peel and a sweet and sour bread pudding and mineral-accented fade.
83 Shiner Hefeweizen, Spoetzl Brewery (TX). 5.6% ABV (11/10)
Hazy golden yellow color. Aromas of sweaty cheese rind, sourdough, and dried lemon zest with a round, frothy dry-yet-fruity medium body and a tangy orange, apple skin, and pepper-accented finish.
83 Hefeweizen, Legend Brewing Company (VA). 4.5% ABV (7/11)
Lightly hazy golden amber color. Aromas of honeyed, toasted fruitcake, lemongrass and buttery caramel nut fudge with a supple dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a brown sugar, Clamato and roasted chestnut finish.
80 Golden Spike Hefeweizen, Uinta Brewing Co. (UT). 4% ABV (6/09)
Hazy orange color with a light head. Mild banana taffy, rubber, and Texas toast aromas follow through on a soft, brisk entry to a dryish light-to-medium body with steely mineral and diet lemonade aspartame notes on the brisk finish.