Heavenly Hefe Weizen

Heavenly Hefe Weizen

            I’m sure everyone here knows, Pittsburgh has some humid summers.  What can you do to escape the heat and enjoy yourself?  Well I’ve got the answer.  How about a light thirst quenching Hefe Weizen (pronounced hefa Vite zen) in the cool environment of our Hop Garden patio.  I can hear you wondering, what is a hefe weizen?  Allay your fears my friends because I’m going to tell you.  A hefe weizen is a special style of beer made with malted wheat and malted barley.  Hefe weizens are from Germany.  This beer is top fermented (an ale) with a very special yeast.  The Hop levels are kept deliberately low in order to bring out the character of the yeast.  If you notice the nose of the beer, it has a clove-like or fruity aroma.  The grain bill includes 50% wheat malt and 50% barley malt.  It is served very carbonated and a touch cloudy.  It is cloudy because it is served unfiltered.  The remaining yeast contributes flavor, adds B vitamins, and improves the beer as it ages.  Selling points for the Heavenly Hefe Weizen are;

  1. Nice fruity flavor and aroma
  2. Lighter colored beer
  3. Low in alcohol making it a good thirst quenching summer beer
  4. Made from fine European ingredients
  5. Can be served with a lemon (Available but not recommended)

Prost!
Brewer B

OG – 12.5 P / 1.050           ABV – 4.5%           IBU – 20 

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