South German-Style Hefeweizen - Craft Beer Monkey

Color: Straw to amber

Clarity: May be very cloudy from the presence of yeast

Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Very low to medium-low

Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Not perceived to very low

Perceived Bitterness: Very low

Fermentation Characteristics: Med-low to med-high fruity and phenolic attributes are hallmarks of this style. Phenolic attributes such as clove, nutmeg, smoke and vanilla are present. Banana ester aroma and flavor should be present at low to medium-high levels. No diacetyl should be perceived.

Body: Medium to full

Additional Notes:

These beers are made with at least 50 percent malted wheat. Hefeweizens are very highly carbonated. These beers are typically roused during pouring, and because yeast is present, they will have a yeasty flavor and a characteristically fuller mouthfeel.

Color SRM (EBC): 3-9 (6-18 EBC)
ABV: 3.9%-4.4% (4.9%-5.6%) %
IBU: 10-15
AE - Apparent Extract: 1.008-1.016 (2.1-4.1 °Plato)
OG - Original Gravity: 1.047-1.056 (11.7-13.8 °Plato)