Brewery Name: Paulaner Brewery
Beer Style: German Hefeweissbier
ABV: 5.5%
Brewed In: Munich, Germany

Tasting Notes

Today’s beer is one of the world’s most iconic wheat beers: Paulaner Weissbier. Brewed in Munich since the 1600s, it’s the classic example of the Hefeweissbier style — cloudy, fruity, soft and incredibly refreshing. This is the benchmark that many wheat beers are measured against.

Appearance: Naturally hazy golden-orange with a tall, creamy white head that lingers beautifully in the glass.
Aroma: Banana, clove, soft bubblegum and sweet wheat. Yeast-driven aromatics dominate, giving it that unmistakable Hefe character.
Flavour: Gentle sweetness from wheat malt, ripe banana flavours, subtle clove spice and a rounded, silky depth. No bitterness — just smooth, balanced, classic weissbier flavour.
Mouthfeel: Soft, smooth and full with lively carbonation. Creamy but refreshing, with a clean finish that keeps you going back for more.

A timeless winter-friendly classic — bright, comforting and wonderfully expressive.

About the Brewery: Paulaner Brewery

Paulaner Brewery is one of Germany’s oldest and most respected breweries, with roots dating back to 1634 when monks of the Paulaner order began brewing beer for their monastery in Munich. Over the centuries, the brewery’s reputation grew well beyond Bavaria, becoming one of the six official breweries of Oktoberfest and a symbol of traditional German brewing excellence.

Paulaner is best known for its wheat beer, which helped popularise the style globally. Their Hefeweissbier showcases everything that makes Bavarian wheat beer beloved — expressive yeast character, smooth wheat malt, delicate spice and a refreshing finish. While many breweries have taken on the style, Paulaner remains the gold standard, a brewery that has maintained its heritage while producing beer enjoyed by millions worldwide.

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Style Spotlight: Hefeweissbier (Wheat Beer)

Hefeweissbier is one of Bavaria’s most distinctive beer styles. Brewed primarily from wheat malt and fermented with traditional German wheat yeasts, it’s known for its bright, fruity and spicy character.

Key Characteristics:

• Cloudy appearance from yeast in suspension
• Banana and clove flavours from the yeast
• Soft wheat sweetness with no hop bitterness
• Lively carbonation and smooth mouthfeel
• Highly refreshing, low bitterness, easy drinking

Paulaner Weissbier demonstrates the style perfectly — expressive, smooth, and balanced, making it a favourite for both newcomers and long-time beer lovers.

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These are great if you enjoy clean, refreshing styles with plenty of character.

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