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Erdinger Hefeweizen

Wheat Ale /5.3% ABV / Germany

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Product details

Category
Hefeweizen
Region
Germany
Type
Craft
ABV
5.3%
IBU
13
Tasting Notes
Citrus, Fruity, Yeasty, Banana
Food Pairing
Cheese - Nutty & Semi-Firm, Shellfish
Suggested Glassware
Weizen Glass
Suggested Serving Temperature
45-50° F

Product description

The Premium Weissbier at the top of its class. Not only in the context of the Erdinger assortment Erdinger Weissbier with fine yeast applies undisputed as the classical authors, as the white beer absolutely. It is brewed with fine yeast after a delivered prescription and naturally strictly after the Bavarian purity requirement. Today still without the traditional bottle fermentation one does not do here: Three to four weeks it lasts, until the Erdinger Weissbier with fine yeast matured. For the production only finest raw materials are used. Experience of many years and constant quality controls guarantee beyond that the unmistakable taste. A Weissbier for all, those the unforgettable good taste love.

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Community reviews

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  • Mohit

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  • John T.
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    Verified Buyer

    I ordered what was in the shopping cart which is 16.9 oz bottles not the small bottles so really that's all I really have to say oh and time table ordered and it supposed to be with in the 2 hr advertise time shouldn't change half hour after I ordered because it messes with my time for other things have to do.. But still all in all I am happy with drizzly

  • Christopher
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    Verified Buyer

    This is unpasteurized and tastes just like it does in Germany where it’s from. Wish it came in half liter bottles but that’s a small thing. Highly recommended!

  • Richard
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    Verified Buyer

    Excellent very smooth wheat beer.

  • Amanda
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    Verified Buyer

    This has a light flavor that is perfect for a hot day!! Very refreshing and has a enough flavor to let you know you are not drinking a light beer.

  • Laura
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    Verified Buyer

    Perfect hefeweizen, IMHO.

  • Ryan R.
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    Verified Buyer

    I have never had a very this tasty that didnt upset my stomach as I drank it. This one settle great for me.

  • Sai
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    Verified Buyer

    Solid taste, medium bodied, slight sweetness at the end. Very easy drinking. The mineral content of the water used to brew this gives it the uniquely German taste I believe.

  • Marc A.

    It is the best beer from Germany. No question.

  • Hellen

    Made in Bavaria, Germany. Brewed by the German purity law and super tasty.

FAQs

A wheat ale covers a large category of beer styles, including witbiers, hefeweizens, the Berliner-style Weisse and American wheat beers; the main component that defines a wheat ale is the heavy presence of wheat in the grain bill. Most brewers prefer barley, as it’s less tricky to work with compared to the wheat grains — extracting sugars to feed the yeast is more complicated when boiling a predominantly wheat mash because the starches want to bind with the gluten proteins. No matter the exact regional style, most wheat ales have a creamy texture and golden appearance with a noticeable hazy quality and a pronounced foam head.
The typical description of a classic wheat ale includes the words “bready,” “citrusy,” “bright” and “spicy,” with common flavor notes like coriander, orange peel, lemon, honey and pepper. Wheat ales are easy and pleasant to drink, featuring a high level of carbonation and minimal alcohol in the aroma or overall flavor. On the whole, wheat ales are considered fruity and lightly sweet; these characteristics allow the style to pair effortlessly with a large range of foods — consider serving wheat ales with spicy Chinese or Thai takeout or perhaps break out your artisanal cheese board (you’ve been eager to use it no doubt) featuring goat cheese and buttery goudas.
Wheat ales aren’t often associated with super high ABVs; rather, this is a style of beer that typically ranges somewhere between 3% and 6% alcohol content; Belgian witbiers and hefeweizens are usually slightly elevated whereas American-style wheat beers are likely on the lower end of the spectrum. However, even for those regional varieties closer to 6% ABV, you won’t notice much alcohol flavor at all; the creamy texture and bright flavors mask the astringent qualities of a boozier beer, making wheat ales especially easy to drink. Even with their lower ABV, these brews can sneak up on you — one of the preferred vessels for wheat ale is the tall and curvy Weizen glass, which holds over 20 ounces in one pour.
Wheat ales provide a long list of tempting flavor notes, especially citrus and spice, but the most overwhelming profile is the bread-like flavor from the heavy dose of wheat grain present in the recipe. As such, when you consider what to pair alongside this brew, think in terms of contrast — wheat ales help mellow extra spicy foods, like Thai curries and other Asian cuisines that incorporate bright peppers and even a little citrus. In general, wheat ales aren’t considered super heavy, so you can feel confident matching them with lighter menu items like salads, mild cheeses and even fresh fruit (e.g. the orange slice in your Blue Moon).
Wheat ales are lovely in amber color and often pleasantly hazy; to best appreciate the visual and aromatic qualities of this style, opt for a Weizen glass (Weizen means “wheat” in German, after all). Weizen glasses are similar in shape to a standard pilsner glass — they are tall, shapely and offer a nice view of the beer’s color and bubbles — but the Weizen glass is curved a bit more elegantly towards the top. Wheat ales are sometimes a little cloudy and this style of vessel helps trap the sediments at its narrow bottom, preserving an ideal drinking experience at the rim.
For a standard serving of wheat ale with 4% to 5% alcohol content, expect to consume about 150-160 calories and roughly 14 grams of carbohydrates; one of the best-known and widely available wheat ales in the United States is the Belgian White Wheat Ale from Blue Moon Brewing Company — this popular wheat ale is 5.2% ABV and reports 168 calories per bottle. Just remember that most wheat ales aren’t served in a standard 12-ounce bottle but are often poured into larger vessels like a pint glass (16 ounces) or even mugs called Weizen glasses which tend to hold at least 22 ounces.
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