weißbier hefe hell

When you think of wheat beer, the Erdinger commercial immediately springs to mind—at least if you grew up in Bavaria and the surrounding area. This cheerful, catchy tune has persisted in the recesses of our brains for decades, surfacing whenever someone mentions wheat beer or we’re acutely thirsty for it.

The inspiration for this song, the original wheat beer, originated at Erdinger Weissbräu and has been produced for almost 140 years according to the same recipe, passed down from generation to generation. This traditional brew combines soft malt flavor with gentle, slightly bitter hop freshness and juicy fruit notes. Everything depends on the yeast: The top-fermenting cultures for this special beer are unique organisms bred specifically for this beer. To facilitate their work and to extract maximum fruity flavor, the brew is given ample time to mature.

The wait is worth it: This golden-yellow delicacy with its magnificent yeasty veil smells enchantingly of roasted grain, oven-fresh plaited bread, and mountain meadows – and it tastes just like that! Full-bodied malt spreads through the mouth and meets ripe banana, tangy citrus fruit, and fresh, herbal hops on the tongue. Erdinger Weissbier strikes a balance between caramelly sweetness, fruity acidity, and a touch of bitterness.