Introduction to Wheat Beer: Mild and Easy Drinking

Explore Wheat Beer styles, including German Hefeweizen and Belgian Witbier, known for their smooth finish and citrusy notes.

1. The Secret Behind the Cloudiness

Unlike standard beers brewed mostly with barley, wheat beer incorporates 30% to 50% malted or unmalted wheat. The naturally high protein content in wheat remains in the unfiltered beer, giving it a hazy look and producing a thick, pillowy white head that locks in carbonation and aromas.

2. German Hefeweizen vs. Belgian Witbier

Two classic styles dominate this family:

• Hefeweizen (German): Uses a specialty Bavarian yeast strain that naturally produces aromas of ripe bananas and cloves during fermentation.
• Witbier (Belgian): Brewed with coriander and dried orange peel, yielding a zesty citrus fragrance and a dry, refreshing finish.