Tucher Helles Hefe Weizen
Brauerei Tucher Brau

Very good head production and retention. No lacing to mention. Body is cloudy but not opaque, a dark yellow color reminiscent of mango flesh, and very lively.

A bit musty and spicy on the nose, leaning more on phenols than esters. Pepper, clove, tannin, tobacco, wheat. Lesser represented, but at least mildly present, are tones of banana, honey, and apple.

Sweeter on the palate, but quite balanced, with slightly more prominent notes of banana and pear, complemented by light clove and tobacco on the finish. Honey, wheat, pale dough, and cracker round out the profile. Fairly wet finish, with a long, pleasant aftertaste.

Smooth and lively; moderate-to-full bodied. Creamy.

 

 

 

 

On tap at Westover Beer Garden

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Half liter can poured into a weizen glass. Pour is hazy golden yet slightly more clear than many of the style. Offers up a nice cap of whitish foam.

Aroma is classic to the style with a nice wheat and yeast presence. Not quite as intriguing as a few stalwarts such as Weihenstephaner but very pleasant. Taste follows in the 'slightly light' department with some light sweetness and banana notes. Feel continues in that realm, a bit thin vs. many yet a bit more approachable at the same time. Overall seems like half Hefe and half Krystal in a sense. Not so robust in character yet more drinkable by way of it.

Hazy, yellow color. Big, white head. Wheat malt, banana, clove, and yeasts are in the aroma. Yeasty, sweet taste with slight tartness. Classic German hefeweizen.

 

Hazy golden pour, 2 fingers tight packed meringue atop. Nose is banana and clove.

Taste offers fresh banana, bready, cloves, little cardomon, light kilned malt. Light mouthfeel. Finish is just more if that yeasty banana bread thing

It ticks most of the squares except being more diluted or not so full feel that you expect in Hefeweitzen.