Tag: Weissbier

You’ve probably found yourself staring at a menu, or a bottle shop shelf, wondering about that hazy, often tall glass of golden-yellow brew. Maybe you’ve even tried one and picked up on notes of banana, clove, or a refreshing citrus zing. What you’re experiencing is wheat beer, a distinct category of beer defined by its […]

Wheat Beer Essentials: The Truth About Taste & Tradition Most people assume the banana and clove notes in a classic German wheat beer come from added fruit or spices, but they actually originate entirely from a specific strain of yeast, known as Weissbier yeast, interacting with the malt during fermentation. This single fact defines the […]