Tucher Helles Hefe Weizen
Brauerei Tucher Brau

 

 

 

 

 

This one was really a pleasant delight. Pours a gorgeous semi-opaque yellow with big white cap. All the expected banana bready aromas and flavors come through and the flavor is really well-balanced. The only weakness with this one for me is the mouthfeel a bit watery, and generally thin.

A: Pours a little clearer than expected. With just a touch of haze, a golden/yellow color. An ever lasting airy white head forms. As that slowly recedes, light lace is left behind.
S: Banana esters, and a doughy/yeast aroma. Clove and spice. Simple, but spot on and enjoyable for the style.
T: Oh, big banana esters up front, even some pear skins. Doughy banana bread, with spicy clove. A touch of some grains, a touch honey like sweetness. All around really enjoyable.
M/O: A light to medium body. Moderate carbonation, leads to this being ultra smooth. Very much moreish, and something I can down in big gulps.

Pretty much a spot on example of a Hefeweizen. I will be looking to get more of this soon. Well done, and very much recommended from me.

 

 

Poured from a can into a Hefeweizen glass.

Look (4.25) - Hazy honey-yellow with some small bubbles. It poured with a beautiful 1-inch head that dissipated to a filmy ring over a few minutes. Some slight lacing.

Smell (3.5) - Sourdough breadiness up front with a hint of honey. Not overly strong.

Taste (4.5) - Honey sweetness up front. Orange and cloves in the middle. Finishes buttery and fruity with notes of lemon and hops. A very slight bitterness in the aftertaste. The sweetness and buttery lemon notes came forward as it warmed.

Feel (4) - Some very light tingly bubbles on the tongue, velvety smooth.

Overall (4.5) - Really a tasty beer! Drinkable and just complex enough to be interesting.

16.9oz can into a tall Weiss glass.
L: Pours yeasty light gold w a 1+" pure white puffy & creamy head that has excellent retention, well carbonated w many steady bubbles, scattered thick broken lacing.
S: Banana bread, a hint of yeast, light clove, sweet, lightly floral.
T: Banana bread, clove, yeast, light fruit, pear, cereal grains, background apple skin, gently sweet.
F: Lightly crisp, clean, light bodied w a fast, soft lightly drying finish.
O: A top notch EZ drinking simple and great tasting beer. A real refresher. Try it with a lemon slice. Its lightly drying finish allows for frequent drinks. Hits all the right buttons and is excellent in its style.

 

4-pack of 16oz cans from Jungle Jim's