German · drink
Hefeweizen (Wheat Beer)
Hefeweizen (Wheat Beer) reads bitterness 3.4, funk & ferment 2.9 and nutty 2.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a German drink, about 339 hr. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.2 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.3 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.4 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 3.7 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 3.1 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 0.7 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Bitterness 3.4 · Funk & Ferment 2.9 · Nutty 2.6 · Umami 2.4 · Earthy 2.0 · Sourness 2.0 · Sweetness 1.9 · Richness 1.4 · Citrus 1.3 · Fruity 1.3 · Floral 0.7 · Salinity 0.7 · Herbaceous 0.5
What's in it (5)
- 6 lbs malted wheat
- 4 lbs barley malt
- 1 packet Hefeweizen yeast strain
- 7 gallons water
- 1 oz hops
Time & effort: about 339 hr (3 hr active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 263.4 kcal, 10.2 g protein, 1.9 g fat, 52.2 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Mash malted wheat and barley together at appropriate temperatures, lauter, and boil with a small addition of hops for a low bitterness.
- Ferment at cool ale temperatures with a Hefeweizen yeast strain that produces characteristic banana and clove esters.
- Carbonate to a high level and leave unfiltered for the characteristic haze.
- Serve in a tall, slightly curved Weizen glass at 8 to 10°C.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.