Sam Adams Hefe

Just wondering...I just picked up a sixer of SA Hefe and was wondering how traditional it is.

I have a Hefe in primary that I will be comparing it to.

If it's not very traditional, is there a comercial/micro that is considered traditional that I can get a good base from?

Thanks

 

SA Hefe is probably as far from traditional hefe you'd find. It is very american, and does not have as much banana/clove flavor that a traditional hefe would.

 

Sam Adams is an American Wheat.

If you want a true-blue German "weissbier mit hefe" (wheat beer with yeast) try a Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier.

 

True. The Weihenstephaner has more of the clove notes. As a contrast, you might pick up an Ayinger, which leans more towards the banana-end of the hefe spectrum.

 

Paulaner is pretty readily available as well, and is a nice example of a hefe. Concur with the others - Sam Adams' hefe is nice but miles from traditional.

 

+1 on Paulaner

 

I just tried one and wow...not at all what I was expecting...definitely tastes like it was fermented with an ale yeast.

I'll look up some of the brew you guys suggested...thanks.:rockin: