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Erdinger Hefe-Weizen

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Rating:

86% of 100

43 Reviews

Style

Wheat Beer

Country

Germany

Brewery

Erdinger

ABV

5.3%

Bottle Size

500ml

Serving Temp

8 to 10°C

5.3%

500ml

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Reviews

Details

Erdinger Weissbräu, located in the heart of Bavaria, is the worlds biggest wheat beer brewery where traditional recipes and modern technology combine to provide 'the ultimate in wheat beer enjoyment'.

Privatbrauerei Erdinger has been brewing their Bavarian wheat beers for over 100 years. Beers like this classic Hefe Weissbier have attributed to their international success and are reasons why the brewery is, to this day, the largest wheat beer brewery in the world.

This hefeweizen pours a hazy gold colour with a foamy white head. A lively carbonation brings delicate aromas of bananas and cloves to the nose. Classic flavours of banana and clove are accompanied by a biscuity maltiness and perhaps even a bit of lemongrass. A medium body and crisp dry finish make this a very refreshing drink, pure and simple.

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Euro ale

80%

Review by MARK 14/10/2019

Very palatable German ale

Quality

80%

Review by MARK 10/10/2019

Nice flavours

Refreshing Beer, for this hot weather!

100%

Review by Anthony 08/07/2018

Loved this refreshing beer, which is as good as a pubs. I love the German beers & it certainly one of my favourites!

Not Great but OK

60%

Review by Bantam 28/02/2018

Solid head over the gold color of its body. Classic weiss, medium to high carbonation, banana, herbs and a hint of citric. Doesn't excel in anything but it's a good and smooth drink.

Weizen, Weizen, just the best

100%

Review by Kenneth neil 22/02/2018

you have to try this, one of the best.

Nice beer

80%

Review by Gary 13/01/2018

lovely German hefeweizen beer which is very easy to drink and very refreshing.

Quintissential Weiss

100%

Review by HH 03/01/2018

The got to and the best weissbeir!

Another nice Hefeweizen

80%

Review by martin 02/12/2017

Another very good Hefeweizen, its what german breweries do best!, Usual wheat/banana mouthfeel. Nice!

Not bad

60%

Review by Keith 21/11/2017

This beer isn’t the best that I’ve had, it tasted a little’thin’ Don’t think I’ll get this one again.

beer

80%

Review by andrew 18/06/2017

very good

My favourite Weissbier

100%

Review by Simon 31/05/2017

I put in a large mixed order for me and friends for the Ryder cup weekend and this was one of the beers I chose. I love this Weissbier and have just re-ordered it. For me it's the best, so refreshing, chilled it's citrus, orange flavoured qualities come out making it a great hot weather beer.

Bland

40%

Review by baz_the_barn 14/04/2017

Just found to be pretty bland - nothing much else to say

Great wheat beer

80%

Review by jrh2254 21/01/2017

Nice easy drinking great tasting german wheat beer.

Real taste of Germany

100%

Review by Essex Boy 09/01/2017

Having drunk this often in Germany I had to buy some when I saw it on the website. Smooth and creamy beer, tastes every bit as good as I remember it tasting in Germany

Disappointed

60%

Review by Bruce SF 07/01/2017

nice cearmy beer but pretty bland, did not get any of the tastes expected from a good german wheat beer ie banana, clove etc.
How ever a good easy beer to drink.

The Mother of Wheat Beers

80%

Review by SWD 07/01/2017

Erdinger Hefe-Weizen was the first wheat beer I ever had and I've never looked back. How could I go back to the same old Aussie blue tins after tasting this sensation? Given it 4 stars as I feel there are even better wheat beers out there BUT this is a great wheat beer and a great one to give to a wheat beer newbie.

Excellent beer

100%

Review by John The Don 18/10/2016

this is probably in my top 3 of German beers. Lovely taste and has a hint of banana from it. One you find alot in bars and clubs also

Love this!

100%

Review by ChrisBaker108 29/07/2016

Very refreshing beer, possibly my favourite Erdinger (although I'm glad I don't have to chose!)

Lovely, subtle and refreshing

80%

Review by Sam 23/06/2016

A distinct aroma of subtle, under-ripe banana on the nose with some very mild green apple freshness. Easy on the palate, very subtle flavours, such a nice refreshing beer to have on a hot summer's day. I probably couldn't appreciate the subtle flavours with a blocked nose, and I chose to let it warm up a little to make those subtle flavours more prominent, as they are a little too closed off when chilled.

Frothy and nice

60%

Review by Good head 21/06/2016

A really nice golden colour with a frothy head that diminishes quite quickly. Lively on the tongue and a nice subtle flavour. Has a distinct aroma of banana and a crisp and dry finish.

Tasty and not overpowering

80%

Review by Westy 29/05/2016

Balanced easy drinker, not overpoweringly froral or sickly, it got me on the wheat beer ladder

very drinkable

80%

Review by si 24/05/2016

smooth mouth feel.
not overpowering on the plait.
nice amber haze.
very yeasty on the nose.
yest to start, sweet to a slight biter finish.
not overpoweringly alcoholic only issue is pore head retention, but none the less a very nice after diner beer.

Could get you on wheat beer

80%

Review by Jim Jimmeney 12/05/2016

If you are yet to be convinced by wheat beers give this one a go it could be the beer that gets you hooked.

loved it

80%

Review by mightywomble 27/03/2016

Great beer, loved the taste and goes well with a stea or burgers

Great tasting beer

80%

Review by scouseaddict10 15/03/2016

Great tasting beer, can really taste a banana like flavour, they sell this at my local spoons.

Best

100%

Review by JonnyBgood 08/03/2016

Delightful ale

willkommen

100%

Review by Andywilks 08/03/2016

Fantastic Weiss beer easy flowing 5 stars

Refreshing Hefe-Weizen with a subtle taste

100%

Review by Checkpoint Charlie 26/02/2016

One of my favourite wheat beers, it has a more subtle flavour than Hoegaarden or its more traditional German and Belgian counterparts. Made in accordance with German purity laws which means that you can expect a good level of quality and consistency. Best served chilled with a few rotwurst!

Top Class

100%

Review by Phil 18/02/2016

Amazing wheat beer from Bavaria. It maybe be one that you can get in most outlets but there is a reason for that. Great quality and taste.

Great Weisse

100%

Review by rikmartell 16/02/2016

Love this beer. Great flavours and should be staple in the fridge of any wheat beer lover. A top bottle.

Great wheat beer

100%

Review by Robin 22/01/2016

My go to wheat beer. Very refreshing on a warm summers day that has all the malty banana bread goodness you\'re ever gonna need. Highly recommended for anyone looking to try there first hefeweizen.

Very nice but not the best

80%

Review by Smiffy 09/01/2016

A refreshing & subtle tasting beer. Slightly hoppy like a lager but softer like a wheat beer with not a lot else in the way of flavour complexity.

Nice but not particularly memorable. Dare I say that it\'s missing the subtle citrus & coriander of the king of wheat beers?.. Hoegaarden :)

The epitomy of German beer. Never tried German beer then start with this one. Excellent

100%

Review by john 11/10/2015

This was the first German beer I had 20 years ago and it is still a master brew. It encapsulates all that is good about brewing and beer. Still a favourite

good wheat beer, but I had better

80%

Review by Alan 02/10/2015

Nice golden color, not very clear with nice white head. Bananas could be more present, nice wheat beer, but could be improved.

A great yeasty

100%

Review by Nick D 01/06/2015

This is a great beer both out of the fridge and out of a cool garage when you really get the flavours.Will be a regular for me.

Good but not the best.

80%

Review by Mojo777 03/03/2015

Very decent wheat beer although not close to my favourites. Best served chilled . Slight citrus with a hint of banana . Easy to drink and refreshing .

Beautiful German beer

100%

Review by Rob81 28/02/2015

A great German beer best served slightly chilled. It has a hint of citrus which gives it a lovely taste.

Citrusy, banana goodness

100%

Review by Ash251 25/02/2015

This is lovely and smooth with plenty citrus and banana notes. Erdinger was my first introduction to Weissbier, so has a certain nostalgia for me, and it always takes me back to travelling through Bavaria. A staple in any beer collection.

Good stuff

80%

Review by Delaney 20/02/2015

Failed to get a proper head but then I also didn't use the right glass. Was still a lovely beer to drink, will try again but maybe go the full mile and get a proper glass as well.

Very good, easily found wheat beer

80%

Review by Stephen 13/02/2015

This has been my staple beer from supermarkets and when seen in pubs for a few years now. It's refreshing when chilled - has a citrus fruity flavour with some background banana and slight clove thing going on. It's a cracker but not my favourite!

Great but not the greatest

80%

Review by Delaney 08/01/2015

It is a very good bier, but I was unable to get a proper head, probably my fault for not using the right style of glass. It is a smooth drink, one I will certainly be buying again but maybe with a proper glass next time.

A wonderful taste of Bavaria

100%

Review by Bob 10/09/2014

I can actually get this bier in one of my favourite pubs in Liverpool. Its delightfully smooth and slightly sweet, goes down a treat. Best served slightly chilled but not too cold. Even the Missus loves it. Preferably should be served in a traditional Weiss bier glass. Prost

Best beer of them all

100%

Review by Fiona 15/09/2012

Lovely, will be filling the fridge with these babies.