SUCH a fantastic style. It’s true that you tend to see craft breweries going down the hefe road more often. I think hefes have a little bit more name value with beer drinkers, maybe that’s why.
Hefeweizen is definitely up there as one of my favorite styles. Never realized hefe meant yeast and referred to that specific strain. Great info boys! Cheers 🍻
For years I could not drink beer, never liked it. Until one day I was in Germany and this British fellow I made friends with told me he was in the same boat as me, but to try this wheat beer he was drinking. I could actually finish the glass. Slowly been finding trying Hefeweizens to enjoy when out with friends instead being the only guy ordering wine at a brewery.
I have a friend who's the only one that asks for bourbon when at a brewery, so I know the kind of reaction you must get sometimes. I can absolutely see how Hefeweizens are a great way to dip your toes into the beer world. They lack a lot of the bitterness, harshness and heaviness that a lot of beers have which turn some people off. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment Cristian!
I've tried several different brands of these Hefe's and Witbiers. My favorite after years of trying these is Paulaner Hefeweissen. It just tastes the best out of all the rest. Unfortunately, it can be expensive, and rather hard to find in South Alabama.
Thanks so much for watching Evan! The barking squirrel is a great one, I can get it pretty easily in Ontario where I am. Unfortunately alessandro can’t get it in Florida so we can’t do a review of it ☹️ Would have loved to though. Let us know if you have any other favorites.
Hefes (German) and Trappist (Belgian and English) beers all use the same types of yeast strand. I've always known this style being called "Spicy Ales", because the yeast gives them notes of spices and fermented fruits. I believe they are also LOT more expensive to produce than regular wheat beers like Blue Moon and Boulevard. My favorite American version has to be "New Belgium Trippel" from New Belgium brewery, technically a Trappist ale but drinks very much like a Paulaner Hefeweizen.
I’ve heard such fantastic things about New Belgium, but unfortunately I’ve never seen any of their beers for sale here in Canada. I’ll keep my eyes open for their tripel though.
Only Hefeweizen for me, I think Hacker Pschorr is my preference although there are many great German examples. Paulaner is an obvious choice too. Texture and taste is amazing is cold enough.
Well that depends, all beers have a certain amount of bitterness because of the hops used to brew them. I would say that all wheat beers are probably on the lower end of the bitterness spectrum. So if that's something you're looking to avoid, definitely give one a try. Thanks for watching and cheers!
Great question! I’ve had some delicious craft Hefes in the US before of course, but the big brands are just aimed at a different crowd I think. Especially a beer like blue moon which goes hard on the orange zest.
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Wit is such a fantastic style. I don’t see many breweries making it, but whenever they do I make sure to try it, and am rarely disappointed.
defintely my favorite wheat beer style too! never had a witbier i didn't like.
SUCH a fantastic style. It’s true that you tend to see craft breweries going down the hefe road more often. I think hefes have a little bit more name value with beer drinkers, maybe that’s why.
@@BeerBrackets I also think hefes generally have less of that estery, phenolic flavor, so are a little more friendly toward the average consumer.
Love me some hefeweizen! Weihenstephaner hefe is still one of my faves.
Same!
Hefeweizen is definitely up there as one of my favorite styles. Never realized hefe meant yeast and referred to that specific strain. Great info boys! Cheers 🍻
Happy you enjoyed it Steven! Cheers 🍻
For years I could not drink beer, never liked it. Until one day I was in Germany and this British fellow I made friends with told me he was in the same boat as me, but to try this wheat beer he was drinking. I could actually finish the glass. Slowly been finding trying Hefeweizens to enjoy when out with friends instead being the only guy ordering wine at a brewery.
I have a friend who's the only one that asks for bourbon when at a brewery, so I know the kind of reaction you must get sometimes. I can absolutely see how Hefeweizens are a great way to dip your toes into the beer world. They lack a lot of the bitterness, harshness and heaviness that a lot of beers have which turn some people off. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment Cristian!
Try Kuchlbauer or Gutmann.
I've tried several different brands of these Hefe's and Witbiers. My favorite after years of trying these is Paulaner Hefeweissen. It just tastes the best out of all the rest. Unfortunately, it can be expensive, and rather hard to find in South Alabama.
We definitely feel the same way. If you haven’t seen it yet, check out our review when you have some free time. It’s so tastey.
Can you guys do a review on Hop City Barking Squirrel. It’s one of my favourite easy drinking beers.
Thanks so much for watching Evan! The barking squirrel is a great one, I can get it pretty easily in Ontario where I am. Unfortunately alessandro can’t get it in Florida so we can’t do a review of it ☹️ Would have loved to though. Let us know if you have any other favorites.
Hefes (German) and Trappist (Belgian and English) beers all use the same types of yeast strand. I've always known this style being called "Spicy Ales", because the yeast gives them notes of spices and fermented fruits. I believe they are also LOT more expensive to produce than regular wheat beers like Blue Moon and Boulevard.
My favorite American version has to be "New Belgium Trippel" from New Belgium brewery, technically a Trappist ale but drinks very much like a Paulaner Hefeweizen.
I’ve heard such fantastic things about New Belgium, but unfortunately I’ve never seen any of their beers for sale here in Canada. I’ll keep my eyes open for their tripel though.
Only Hefeweizen for me, I think Hacker Pschorr is my preference although there are many great German examples. Paulaner is an obvious choice too. Texture and taste is amazing is cold enough.
We want to get to the Hacker Pschorr Weissbier this Oktoberfest season! Have heard such fantastic things about and have still never tried it.
Hey PMR, if you can find it, Schneider-Weisse is very good! I am a big Paulaner and Franzikaner fan too.
Is it bitter?
Well that depends, all beers have a certain amount of bitterness because of the hops used to brew them. I would say that all wheat beers are probably on the lower end of the bitterness spectrum. So if that's something you're looking to avoid, definitely give one a try. Thanks for watching and cheers!
@@BeerBrackets thank u so much. I'm thinking of my local beers like Heineken and Brahma which are absolutely horrible.
I love this style of beer. My favorite. The German kind. Not a huge fan of Blue moon. To much citrus flavor. Thanks for the informative video!
Thanks for watching and taking the time to reach out! Agreed, German wheat beers are the way to go, without a doubt.
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Beautifully said
Dropping a orange slice into Wheistephaner :O wth is wrong with you people!? You will be kicked out from beergarden, if you did that in germany.
Phenol... is not fennel
Correct! One is an organic compound and one is a vegetable. Their aromas are very similar however and evoke a lot of the same characteristics.
why cant the us make a good Hefe
Great question! I’ve had some delicious craft Hefes in the US before of course, but the big brands are just aimed at a different crowd I think. Especially a beer like blue moon which goes hard on the orange zest.