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Paulaner Hefe-Weißbier

Name: Paulaner Hefe-Weißbier
Brand: Paulaner Brauerei

Paulaner Brauerei

Hefeweizen → 5.5% ABV IBU 12 EBC 9 50cl 🇩🇪 Germany

Paulaner Hefe-Weißbier is an icon of Bavarian beer culture. Brewed in Munich since 1634, this cloudy and creamy wheat beer is a staple at Oktoberfest. Its velvety texture and fruity aromas make it unmissable.

📍 Bavaria, Germany

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In a nutshell

Hefeweizen · 5.5% ABV · 🇩🇪 Germany. Perfect with Bavarian roast chicken.

📊 Specs

5.5%

ABV

IBU

EBC

5–7°C

Serve at

50cl

Format

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Weizen glass

👃 Tasting notes

ABV

5.5%

IBU

Appearance

Hazy orange-tinged with dense white head

Aroma

Banana, yeast spice, hints of wheat

Taste

Creamy, slightly sweet, fruity and grainy

Finish

Fresh, light and thirst-quenching

🍽️ Food pairing

Bavarian roast chicken
Giant pretzels
Coleslaw
BBQ grills

🏭 The brewery

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Paulaner Brauerei

🇩🇪 Bavaria, Germany

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Paulaner Hefe-Weißbier?

Paulaner Hefe-Weißbier has an ABV of 5.5%. That figure is its alcohol percentage, or ABV. It is a medium-strength beer, to be enjoyed in moderation.

Where does Paulaner Hefe-Weißbier come from?

Paulaner Hefe-Weißbier is brewed by Paulaner Brauerei in Bavaria, Germany.

What food pairs well with Paulaner Hefe-Weißbier?

Paulaner Hefe-Weißbier pairs beautifully with: Bavarian roast chicken, Giant pretzels, Coleslaw.

How should Paulaner Hefe-Weißbier be served?

Serve Paulaner Hefe-Weißbier at 5–7°C in a Weizen glass. It is a Hefeweizen style beer.

🧭 Tasting and serving

Paulaner Hefe-Weißbier belongs to the Hefeweizen family and is measured at 5.5% ABV, 12 IBU, 9 EBC. Paulaner Brauerei brews it in Bavaria, Germany. Side by side, it pours hazy orange-tinged with dense white head; the aroma leads with banana, yeast spice, hints of wheat; the palate is creamy, slightly sweet, fruity and grainy; the finish runs fresh, light and thirst-quenching. Its 9 EBC puts it in the deep gold range, and 12 IBU translates to very low bitterness. It is best served at 5–7°C in a Weizen glass and commonly sold in 50cl. At the table it suits Bavarian roast chicken, Giant pretzels, Coleslaw and BBQ grills.