This review was actually requested by one of my readers. I enjoy the history that revolves around the Franziskaner name- the brewery that was known as "that brewery on Franciscan corner". This is one of the oldest beer brewers in the world, and so I knew that I would be in for a treat when I reviewed this beer.
Unlike witbiers, this hefeweizen had a very deep color. I would describe it as a deep orange, with a bright white head. I was a little disappointed by the head on this beer, however. Although the head retained itself well, it wasn't the huge snowball head that I expected from a German hefeweizen. The smell was inviting, with very subtle hints of banana and clove, but the wheat was dominant.
This beer was a little more filling than most wheat beers I've had. The body was medium, but it went down smooth. The clove was very subtle in the front, but jumped out at me in the finish. The banana was subtle the entire way through. The dominant taste was that of the wheat malts and yeast. Although it tasted good to me, I was left wanting something else out of this beer that wasn't present.
I rate this beer an 8 out of 10. I would definitely suggest this beer to a wheat beer lover, and I would drink it again myself. I just don't think that it delivered enough to warrant a 9 or a 10.
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