weizenbier
Definition
Noun: 1. A type of wheat beer: Weizenbier is a German term for a top-fermented beer brewed with a significant proportion of wheat malt, typically at least 50%. It is known for its pale, cloudy appearance, effervescent carbonation, and distinctive flavors and aromas of banana and clove, which come from the specific yeast strain used.
Examples of Usage
Advanced Usage
- Regional Terminology: In southern Germany, particularly Bavaria, "Weizenbier" is the general term. In northern Germany, "Weißbier" (white beer) is more common. Both terms refer to the same style of wheat beer.
- Specific Variants: The term "weizenbier" serves as an umbrella category. Specific variants include:
- Hefeweizen: An unfiltered version, meaning "yeast wheat," which is cloudy.
- Kristallweizen: A filtered version, meaning "crystal wheat," which is clear.
- Dunkelweizen: A dark wheat beer, meaning "dark wheat."
- Weizenbock: A stronger, more alcoholic wheat beer.
Variants and Related Words
- Weißbier (n): Another German name for wheat beer, literally "white beer."
- Hefeweizen (n): An unfiltered weizenbier.
- Wheat beer (n): The direct English translation and general category for beers brewed with wheat.
Synonyms
- Wheat beer: The direct English equivalent.
- Weißbier: The alternative German term.
Noun
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a general name in southern Germany for wheat beers
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