Hacker-Pschorr (Hefe) Weisse

Brewed by Paulaner Brauerei (Schörghuber)
Style: German Hefeweizen
Munich, Germany

Bottle, Shoeless Joe’s in Chicago. Poured very well with good head. However it was the flavor that was the big surpirse on this one; has to be one of the worst beer’s I’ve ever had. Best description is a buttery flavor. Did not finish the beer, will not order again!

Poured from bottle. Hazy golden color. Aromas of sweet bananas and grass. Flavor was oranges and bananas.

Draught at Smokeless Joe. Hazy orange at the thick part of the glass makes way for golden yellow at the thinner part, with a diminishing head, weak for the style: musky banana and lemon aromas. Mouthfeel is medium. Fairly heavy banana flavours, citrus, a trace of apricot.

Bottle at the Mermaid Inn, NYC--poured into small frosted water glass (uggh) but thankfully with no lemon garnish. Cloudy yellow with a frothy white head. Clean wheaty aroma with some mild banana and lemon essence. Clean wheat flavor, bright and lemony, with no heavy cloviness. Refreshing and quite good with my mediocre fish.

Bottle at Ulfborg RB tasting. Thanks a lot Missdolle. Poured hazy orange golden with a creamy head. Wheaty aroma with bubblegum notes and banana. I flavour clove, banana and wheat. Bit thin palate.

500ml bottle, bought in Toronto. Dark gold, slightly orange, darker than usual for the style, with a middling head. Fruity, spicy aroma of banana, clove, a hint of lemon and honey. Very rich. Has a rich, sweet, flavor, with lots of fruit and spice. Sweetish-style, not too sour at all, though not quite cake-like. Very well balanced and flavorful. One of the better ones, I think, and this in the bottle! Traveled well.

Date: 08/27.08

Aroma - Pungent clove, banana more subtle, toffee in the background, nice hefe aromas

Appearance - Cloudy tawny orange body under a voluminous, creamy white head that lasts nicely, and leaves some thick islands of lace

Flavor - Solid light malty sweetness initially, then a thirst quenching wheaty tartness comes into play, and just the softest of hop bitterness at the very end.

Palate - Medium body and carbonation, silky smooth, clean and dry on the finish.

Overall - A classic, well done hefeweizen in every regard.

Bottle @ TFODRBSG, Ulfborg, 2008.
[thank you, MissDolle]
Pours muddy yellow with a small, creamy, white head. Aroma is sweet, grainy and clear banana notes. Fine mouthfeel, okay balance. Sweet banana hits me first, then a serious maltiness and nice citric hoppy finish. Is there more?