weizenbier

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A man enjoys a glass of weizenbier at a sunny outdoor café.

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.

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Noun

1. a general name in southern Germany for wheat beers

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