Hofbräu Hefe Weizen. Munich Wheat Specialty.
5.1 % ABV. Staatliches Hofbräuhaus München, Munich, Bayern Germany
This is only the second Hofbräu beer that I've ever had. The first was their Oktoberfest, a sample given to me over two years ago, in the before times when I bought beers for a bar and people gave me samples. How is that I've been putting off sampling more of their beers for so long? Lured by the new and the local so many times, I suppose. Well, I've going to keep trying all the beers of the world, not just the fresh and fancy ones. Let's drink this...
Lightly clouded, orange-ish hue, tall white head that shrinks down quickly..
In the nose: Big banana, with a dose of citrus and a side of clove. Spice to match the sweet.
In the mouth: Sweet and smooth from the start. Citrus notes meet the banana, orange and lemon round it out. Exceptionally drinkable and refreshing, perfect for the summer season. The Hofbräu Hefe is not without it's charms, but doesn't stand up there with the best German weizens. I certainly wouldn't recommend it over Schneider Weisse or Weihenstephaner.
Die obergärige „Münchner Weisse“ ist der Geheimtipp für alle Weißbiergenießer, die spritzige, prickelnde Erfrischung schätzen. Hell bernsteinfarben mit einer cremigen Schaumkrone und einem harmonisch fruchtigen Bukett entfaltet sich „Münchner Weisse“ mit einem Alkoholgehalt von 5,1% Vol. im Glas. Ihr Geschmack ist feinhefig, spritzig, aromatisch-estrig und mit einem mild-süßlichen Ausklang. Ein erfrischendes Vergnügen!
Can't read German? Well, neither can 1, so let's find something in English. How about the back of the label? The origin of Hofbräu Hefe Weizen dates back to 1589 and since then the "Weisse" has a distinctive place in the history of HOFBRÄU MÜNCHEN. HOFBRÄU Hefe Weizen is characterized by it's sparkling, it's rich foam and naturally by it's unforgettable refreshing taste.
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