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Hefeweizen
Posted on 7/21/11 at 5:12 pm
Posted on 7/21/11 at 5:12 pm
Does anyone know a good American version? I developed a love for it when I was stationed in Germany but I can't find an American version that comes close. I've tried the usual suspects like Sierra Nevada and Widmer(which was particularly underwhelming). I'm looking for that slightly banana taste you get from German Hef.
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Posted on 7/21/11 at 5:18 pm to northshorebamaman
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Hefeweizen
Does anyone know a good American version?
I have not tasted an American hefe that impresses me. Harpoon's UFO is pretty good, but nothing special IMO.
Posted on 7/21/11 at 5:28 pm to northshorebamaman
Live Oak's but I think it is only available here in Tejas.
Posted on 7/21/11 at 5:36 pm to northshorebamaman
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I'm looking for that slightly banana taste you get from German Hef.
Big Horn Hefeweizen
The only American Hef I've found with a banana taste but I think it tastes like an MGD with a banana dropped in it.
This post was edited on 7/21/11 at 5:37 pm
Posted on 7/21/11 at 5:40 pm to Zamoro10
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but I think it tastes like an MGD with a banana dropped in it
That doesn't make me want to try it.
Posted on 7/21/11 at 6:02 pm to northshorebamaman
didn't Shiner make one that was decent?
Posted on 7/21/11 at 6:10 pm to LSUEnvy
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didn't Shiner make one that was decent?
Yes, and it is decent but nothing special. I am sure they are out there, but I have not had an American hefe that can compare with the Franziskaners, etc.
Posted on 7/21/11 at 6:15 pm to northshorebamaman
UFO
Posted on 7/21/11 at 6:28 pm to northshorebamaman
I haven't found an American hefe that has the same banana/clove notes that say Franziskaner, Ayinger or Weihenstephaner have. If you can find the German ones in your area, it's hard to go wrong with those.
Prost!
Prost!
Posted on 7/21/11 at 6:29 pm to baytiger
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UFO
This is the best I've tried. Granted, I don't seek them out. I like the style, but my preferences are IPAs and Belgian style ales.
Posted on 7/21/11 at 6:33 pm to webstew
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Franziskaner
This is the one I was thinking of but I couldn't remember the name. I've found the German brands here, but the thick layer of dust always keeps me from buying them.Posted on 7/21/11 at 6:53 pm to webstew
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I haven't found an American hefe that has the same banana/clove notes
I wonder why that is? I'm sure most of the American brewmeister's have tasted German hef and realize it's superior. The climate and elevation of Germany is nearly identical to much of the US. I know they have the purity law but that can be replicated. I have to think it's a difference in the wheat or something.
This post was edited on 7/21/11 at 6:55 pm
Posted on 7/21/11 at 7:54 pm to northshorebamaman
I drink hefe about 75 % of the time and I agree UFO is probably the best. But nothing compares to paulaner, franziskaner, and konig Ludwig...thank god for whole foods!
Posted on 7/21/11 at 8:14 pm to bayoubengals88
I'm drinking this Sierra Nevada stuff at the moment. I didn't enjoy the first four, but I'm starting to come around.
Posted on 7/21/11 at 8:46 pm to northshorebamaman
well if you drink a six pack at a time, it doesn't matter what it tastes like
fwiw I really like the kellerweis
fwiw I really like the kellerweis
Posted on 7/21/11 at 9:06 pm to Kim Jong Ir
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but my preferences are IPAs and Belgian style ales.
same here...have you tried flying dog's raging bitch? hybrid of ipa and Belgian style...awesomeness!
Posted on 7/21/11 at 9:09 pm to purpngold
Sierra Nevada Kellerweis FTW! Look up their ratings on Beer Advocate. It is a very authentic Hefeweizen and the only American version that taste like a true German one.
Posted on 7/21/11 at 9:31 pm to baytiger
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fwiw I really like the kellerweis
That's what I'm drinking. To each his own, but I'm not a fan.
Posted on 7/21/11 at 9:32 pm to RedHawk
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Sierra Nevada Kellerweis FTW! Look up their ratings on Beer Advocate. It is a very authentic Hefeweizen and the only American version that taste like a true German one.
Again, I have to disagree. It's a decent beer but nothing like a true German hef, at least IMO.
Posted on 7/21/11 at 9:33 pm to RedHawk
Kellerweiss is aight.
shite, now I need to go grab one out the fridge.
shite, now I need to go grab one out the fridge.
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