hefeweizen
noun
hef·e·wei·zen
ˈhe-fə-ˌvīt-sᵊn 
ˈhe-fə-ˌvī-zᵊn
ˈhe-fə-ˌvī-zᵊn
variants
or Hefeweizen
plural hefeweizens or Hefeweizens
: an unfiltered, light-colored, and highly carbonated ale typically brewed with malted wheat
Pouring a cloudy, golden color with a thick foamy head from the wheat, hefeweizens also feature iconic banana, clove, bubblegum, and even black pepper aromas and notes from the yeast.—
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American Wheat Beer The American version of a German hefeweizen began with Widmer’s Hefeweizen, which differed from its Bavarian counterpart by using an ale yeast that did not impart a strong clove and banana nose like the traditional versions.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
Taiwan Head Brewers, a craft beer imported by the chefs’ friends in Taiwan, provided a light hefeweizen ($10) that cooled the tongue between spicy bites.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
Other breweries will also offer hefeweizens, pilsners, dunkels, märzens, festbiers and lagers throughout the weekend.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 17 Sep. 2024
Check Out Local Craft Breweries Beer enthusiasts can enjoy Guadalupe Brewing, where craft brews include pilsners, ales, hefeweizens, and more paired with menu items such as muffalettas and artisan pizzas.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2024
Edelweiss is also well-stocked with pilsners, lagers, hefeweizens, dunkels and other German beers.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 6 Aug. 2024
Market Garden Brewery in Cleveland: Prosperity Wheat, a bronze in the south German-style hefeweizen category.
—The Enquirer, 25 Apr. 2024
Hubert’s Hefeweizen From: Adams Street, Chicago ABV: 5.2 percent
Style: Hefeweizen
Drink or dump: Drink.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
Chai tea hefeweizen, orange mint IPA, peach fig pale ale and smoked maple bacon black ale among them.
—Colin Campbell, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
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Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
Taiwan Head Brewers, a craft beer imported by the chefs’ friends in Taiwan, provided a light hefeweizen ($10) that cooled the tongue between spicy bites.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
Other breweries will also offer hefeweizens, pilsners, dunkels, märzens, festbiers and lagers throughout the weekend.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 17 Sep. 2024
Check Out Local Craft Breweries Beer enthusiasts can enjoy Guadalupe Brewing, where craft brews include pilsners, ales, hefeweizens, and more paired with menu items such as muffalettas and artisan pizzas.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2024
Edelweiss is also well-stocked with pilsners, lagers, hefeweizens, dunkels and other German beers.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 6 Aug. 2024
Market Garden Brewery in Cleveland: Prosperity Wheat, a bronze in the south German-style hefeweizen category.
—The Enquirer, 25 Apr. 2024
Hubert’s Hefeweizen From: Adams Street, Chicago ABV: 5.2 percent
Style: Hefeweizen
Drink or dump: Drink.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
Chai tea hefeweizen, orange mint IPA, peach fig pale ale and smoked maple bacon black ale among them.
—Colin Campbell, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
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“Hefeweizen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hefeweizen. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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