Floridian Hefeweizen
Funky Buddha Brewery
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- Style:
- Wheat Beer - Hefeweizen
Ranked #110 - ABV:
- 5.2%
- Score:
- 85
Ranked #30,460 - Avg:
- 3.78 | pDev: 10.32%
- Reviews:
- 132
- Ratings:
- From:
- Funky Buddha Brewery
- Florida, United States
- Avail:
- Year-round
- Wants
- 36
- Gots
- 225
SCORE
85
Very Good
85
Very Good
Notes:
Our unfiltered and refreshing German-style wheat beer is full on flavor yet light on the palate. Authentic hefeweizen yeast creates the compelling aromas of bananas, citrus, and cloves, while the all wheat and malt body perfectly captures the brilliance of a golden Florida sunset.
Reviews: 132
| Ratings: 710
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Reviews by GRPunk:
GRPunk from Michigan
3.77/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Funky Buddha hefe tap at T-Rex in Disney poured into a tall pils glass
A- golden orange hazy body thin white head has good sustain and leaves really good stick
S- Bananas clove and a solid dose of lemon
T- Cream of wheat banana big clove light lemon black pepper a little ashy in finish with warmth
M- Creamy with a peppery bite
O- Good classic take and an easy drinker on a hot day.
4.25 4 3.5 4 3.75
Jun 18, 2018
3.77/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Funky Buddha hefe tap at T-Rex in Disney poured into a tall pils glass
A- golden orange hazy body thin white head has good sustain and leaves really good stick
S- Bananas clove and a solid dose of lemon
T- Cream of wheat banana big clove light lemon black pepper a little ashy in finish with warmth
M- Creamy with a peppery bite
O- Good classic take and an easy drinker on a hot day.
4.25 4 3.5 4 3.75
Jun 18, 2018
More User Reviews:
SimplySinister from Florida
3.74/5 rDev -1.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
A - Poured standard 12 oz bottle into standard pint glass. Non-existent head, no lacing. Cloudy sunset color. Claims to be unfiltered but, unlike it's German counterparts, there are no remnants of yeast or wheat settled at the bottom of the bottle. Thus, it must be filtered to some degree.
S - Muted notes of banana, citrus, bread/ biscuit, and clove.
T - If there was such a thing as a Hefeweizen light, it would be this beer. With that being said, what it lacks in overly sweet, full-bodied flavor, it more than makes up for in its refreshing character. This beer does something magical- it turns the hefeweizen style into a amazing tasting wheat-inspired, easy drinking, pilsner.
M - Beyond crisp, clean, and refreshing. You could drink these in 90 degree weather at a beach.
D - Fantastic. This beer is very sessionable. That's a rariety for a hefeweizen. With that being said, this isn't so much a true hefe as it is a hybrid. It is a good hybrid though. It's not the best domestic hefe I had by far but it is memorable and enjoyable. I would absolutely buy this one again.
Nov 01, 2017
3.74/5 rDev -1.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
A - Poured standard 12 oz bottle into standard pint glass. Non-existent head, no lacing. Cloudy sunset color. Claims to be unfiltered but, unlike it's German counterparts, there are no remnants of yeast or wheat settled at the bottom of the bottle. Thus, it must be filtered to some degree.
S - Muted notes of banana, citrus, bread/ biscuit, and clove.
T - If there was such a thing as a Hefeweizen light, it would be this beer. With that being said, what it lacks in overly sweet, full-bodied flavor, it more than makes up for in its refreshing character. This beer does something magical- it turns the hefeweizen style into a amazing tasting wheat-inspired, easy drinking, pilsner.
M - Beyond crisp, clean, and refreshing. You could drink these in 90 degree weather at a beach.
D - Fantastic. This beer is very sessionable. That's a rariety for a hefeweizen. With that being said, this isn't so much a true hefe as it is a hybrid. It is a good hybrid though. It's not the best domestic hefe I had by far but it is memorable and enjoyable. I would absolutely buy this one again.
Nov 01, 2017
DraconusDesanctus666 from Florida
4.21/5 rDev +11.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Poured from a 12oz bottle into a Cigar City pint glass.
White thick creamy 1 finger head,retains well.Light carbonation,also retains well.Golden straw color,clear but hazy.
The nose is banana,bread,wheat,and hints of citrus.This beer has a nice sweet smell to it.I also get a small hint of yeast,nothing offensive...Very pleasant actually.
The palate follows the nose I get wheat/yeast blended with banana/citrus.Again it has a nice sweet and also sticky taste to it.
The body is medium light,with a slight silky texture it.Smooth,dry finish, with slight tingling on the tongue from the carbonation.
I'm not a huge fan of wheat beer,but this is a nice beer for a hot summer day.One thing I will mis about Florida is,sitting in the pool,and watching tv on the back porch,while drinking Floridians!!! This is a very refreshing beer.
Nov 26, 2016
4.21/5 rDev +11.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Poured from a 12oz bottle into a Cigar City pint glass.
White thick creamy 1 finger head,retains well.Light carbonation,also retains well.Golden straw color,clear but hazy.
The nose is banana,bread,wheat,and hints of citrus.This beer has a nice sweet smell to it.I also get a small hint of yeast,nothing offensive...Very pleasant actually.
The palate follows the nose I get wheat/yeast blended with banana/citrus.Again it has a nice sweet and also sticky taste to it.
The body is medium light,with a slight silky texture it.Smooth,dry finish, with slight tingling on the tongue from the carbonation.
I'm not a huge fan of wheat beer,but this is a nice beer for a hot summer day.One thing I will mis about Florida is,sitting in the pool,and watching tv on the back porch,while drinking Floridians!!! This is a very refreshing beer.
Nov 26, 2016
ColSanders123 from Georgia
3.75/5 rDev -0.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Apr 19, 2017
3.75/5 rDev -0.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Apr 19, 2017
flyersfan900 from Virginia
3/5 rDev -20.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
May 10, 2018
3/5 rDev -20.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
May 10, 2018
ArtZan from New Jersey
3/5 rDev -20.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Feb 01, 2016
3/5 rDev -20.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Feb 01, 2016
WoodBrew from Ohio
3.75/5 rDev -0.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
My old neighbor from Oswego gave me a bottle of this. It poured a hazy orangish with no head and no lace. The scent had hints of banana. The taste was nicely balanced and easy to drink. Touches of clove provide some spice to the sweet malt. The mouthfeel is lighter in body with good carbonation. Overall its a decent beer.
Jun 13, 2018
3.75/5 rDev -0.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
My old neighbor from Oswego gave me a bottle of this. It poured a hazy orangish with no head and no lace. The scent had hints of banana. The taste was nicely balanced and easy to drink. Touches of clove provide some spice to the sweet malt. The mouthfeel is lighter in body with good carbonation. Overall its a decent beer.
Jun 13, 2018
AndyEdgar from Illinois
3.05/5 rDev -19.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
Apr 06, 2015
3.05/5 rDev -19.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
Apr 06, 2015
mattreitz49 from Florida
3.82/5 rDev +1.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Jan 26, 2015
3.82/5 rDev +1.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Jan 26, 2015
Westyn from Texas
3.43/5 rDev -9.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Apr 01, 2015
3.43/5 rDev -9.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Apr 01, 2015
Curt3 from New Jersey
3.76/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Feb 22, 2017
3.76/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Feb 22, 2017
GDawgs34 from Georgia
3.68/5 rDev -2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Aug 26, 2015
3.68/5 rDev -2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Aug 26, 2015
Acforster2 from Florida
3.86/5 rDev +2.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Oct 04, 2016
3.86/5 rDev +2.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Oct 04, 2016
KevBot89 from Pennsylvania
3.46/5 rDev -8.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Apr 13, 2016
3.46/5 rDev -8.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Apr 13, 2016
jerry4050 from Florida
3.58/5 rDev -5.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3
I can say it taste good but the after taste got me sick if you drink too much of it. I have to say its way too expensive in a gas station for a 6 pack its about $12 which is not worth it even if its 7% alcohol. I had to go to Total Wine for a cheaper price of $8.99 for a 6 pack but you can get cheaper beer for way less like Steel Reserve or Colt 45 Black that has 8% alcohol but with a worst taste. It taste good when its API but damn it gets me dizzy sick if I drink all 6. I dont recommend to drink all 6 in one day its a beer to drink once in a while but not every weekend or every day.
Apr 22, 2019
3.58/5 rDev -5.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3
I can say it taste good but the after taste got me sick if you drink too much of it. I have to say its way too expensive in a gas station for a 6 pack its about $12 which is not worth it even if its 7% alcohol. I had to go to Total Wine for a cheaper price of $8.99 for a 6 pack but you can get cheaper beer for way less like Steel Reserve or Colt 45 Black that has 8% alcohol but with a worst taste. It taste good when its API but damn it gets me dizzy sick if I drink all 6. I dont recommend to drink all 6 in one day its a beer to drink once in a while but not every weekend or every day.
Apr 22, 2019
calcio360jrd from Florida
4/5 rDev +5.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Nothing like bringing a good growler of beer home from your local brewery. I'm not usually a big hefe fan, but the floridian hefe is by far my fave hefe. Wonderful citrus smell and hazy yellow/orange hue to this beer. Not lemony at all which i seem to equate with most hefe's i've had in the past. Gotta love the buddha!
May 18, 2011
4/5 rDev +5.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Nothing like bringing a good growler of beer home from your local brewery. I'm not usually a big hefe fan, but the floridian hefe is by far my fave hefe. Wonderful citrus smell and hazy yellow/orange hue to this beer. Not lemony at all which i seem to equate with most hefe's i've had in the past. Gotta love the buddha!
May 18, 2011
Domvan from Texas
4.03/5 rDev +6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Apr 24, 2015
4.03/5 rDev +6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Apr 24, 2015
Van_boi from New Hampshire
3.86/5 rDev +2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Mar 12, 2020
3.86/5 rDev +2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Mar 12, 2020
ItsYourBoyBlue from Washington
3.5/5 rDev -7.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Jun 13, 2016
3.5/5 rDev -7.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Jun 13, 2016
funkel81 from Colorado
3.96/5 rDev +4.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Dec 30, 2014
3.96/5 rDev +4.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Dec 30, 2014
badmotorgrunge from Illinois
3.47/5 rDev -8.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Apr 18, 2016
3.47/5 rDev -8.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Apr 18, 2016
bschmidt_37 from Illinois
3.79/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Mar 10, 2020
3.79/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Mar 10, 2020
Floridian Hefeweizen from Funky Buddha Brewery
Beer rating:
85 out of
100 with
710 ratings
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