Inexpensive Imported Wheat Beers

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by jwaterhouse36, Jun 1, 2015.

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  1. UrbanCaveman

    UrbanCaveman Pooh-Bah (1,866) Sep 30, 2014 Ohio
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    There's Ayinger, whose Brau Weisse I put up there with the big W, but they'll be in the same price point as Weihenstephaner. Beyond that, for imports, other folks covered everything I'd recommend.

    If you are of a mind to try anything brewed in the US, then Two Brothers Ebel's Weiss is thus far the closest domestic hefeweizen I've found to what comes over from Bavaria. (This coming from someone who views SN Kellerweis as overly hop-forward.) I have no idea if that'd be available in the PNW, though.
     
  2. Flashy

    Flashy Pooh-Bah (1,767) Oct 22, 2003 Vermont
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    Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier?
     
  3. JrGtr

    JrGtr Pooh-Bah (1,775) Apr 13, 2006 Massachusetts
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    Imp, Schneider & Sohn are just as good as Weihenstephaner, for a similar price point. In my area, the Edelweiss goes for roughly $4 a 16.9oz bottle. The rest are similarly priced, maybe give or take 50 cents.
     
  4. captaincoffee

    captaincoffee Pooh-Bah (2,218) Jul 10, 2011 Virginia
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    Weihenstephaner is my favorite of the style. If you are already getting this, you will likely be disappointed by a cheap substitute.
     
  5. Flashy

    Flashy Pooh-Bah (1,767) Oct 22, 2003 Vermont
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    Can Weihenstephan be any cheaper in the US? It's already one if beerdoms greatest bargains.
     
  6. Das_Reh

    Das_Reh Initiate (0) Mar 25, 2013 Florida

    Weihenstephaner is one of the best and is not expensive by any means!

    Tucher
    Schneider Weisse
    Paulaner
    Erdinger
    Franziskaner

    There are more than I can name, pretty much all in the "Very Good" range on this site.
     
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