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AHB All Grain Kit Bavarian Hefeweizen
A classic Bavarian wheat beer with the unmistakeable banana and clove character that defines the style. M20 Bavarian Wheat yeast is the star here, producing those iconic esters and phenols that make hefeweizen instantly recognisable.
All grain
5-5.2% ABV , Bavarian Hefeweizen
Makes 21L
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AHB All Grain Kit Bavarian Hefeweizen
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The details
A classic Bavarian wheat beer with the unmistakeable banana and clove character that defines the style. M20 Bavarian Wheat yeast is the star here, producing those iconic esters and phenols that make hefeweizen instantly recognisable.
A classic Bavarian wheat beer with the unmistakeable banana and clove character that defines the style. M20 Bavarian Wheat yeast is the star here, producing those iconic esters and phenols that make hefeweizen instantly recognisable.
What's In The Kit
- Grain bill: 5kg Export Pilsner Malt, Wheat Malt, Flaked Wheat
- Hops: Tettnang
- Yeast: Mangrove Jack's M20 Bavarian Wheat
Brew Specs
- Style: Bavarian Wheat Beer (Hefeweizen)
- Volume: 21 litres
- ABV: 5-5.2%
- IBU: 17
- Colour (EBC): 5-8
- Original Gravity: 1.055
- Final Gravity: 1.015
- Fermentation Temp: 18-23°C
Flavour Profile
Pale and hazy straw colour with a fluffy white head. Pronounced banana and clove aroma from the yeast, with delicate Tettnang hop notes in the background. Light-bodied, slightly tart, and exceptionally refreshing.
Who Is This Kit For
A great choice for fans of wheat beers and anyone who enjoys the flavours of imported hefeweizens. Hefeweizen is also a forgiving all grain style, the yeast does most of the heavy lifting and the simple grain bill is easy to work with.
Reviewed by the AHB Brewing Team, June 2026.
What's In The Kit
- Grain bill: 5kg Export Pilsner Malt, Wheat Malt, Flaked Wheat
- Hops: Tettnang
- Yeast: Mangrove Jack's M20 Bavarian Wheat
Brew Specs
- Style: Bavarian Wheat Beer (Hefeweizen)
- Volume: 21 litres
- ABV: 5-5.2%
- IBU: 17
- Colour (EBC): 5-8
- Original Gravity: 1.055
- Final Gravity: 1.015
- Fermentation Temp: 18-23°C
Flavour Profile
Pale and hazy straw colour with a massive, fluffy white head. Pronounced banana and clove aroma from the yeast, with delicate Tettnang hop notes in the background. Light-bodied, slightly tart, and exceptionally refreshing.
Who it's for
A great choice for fans of wheat beers and anyone who enjoys the flavours of imported hefeweizens. Hefeweizen is also a forgiving all grain style, the yeast does most of the heavy lifting and the simple grain bill is easy to work with.
Reviewed by the AHB Brewing Team, June 2026.
Reviewed by the AHB Brewing Team, June 2026.
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Monday to Friday, 9-4pm AEST.We normally get back to you within a day—often sooner.
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What causes the banana flavour in hefeweizen?
The banana character comes from isoamyl acetate, a fermentation ester produced by Bavarian wheat yeast strains. Fermentation temperature significantly affects this, slightly lower temperatures (17-19°C) emphasise banana, while higher temps (21-23°C) bring out more clove.
Should hefeweizen be cloudy?
Yes, traditional Bavarian hefeweizen is unfiltered and deliberately hazy from yeast in suspension. Don't fine or filter this beer. When pouring from a bottle, swirl the last centimetre of yeast sediment into the glass.
Is hefeweizen suitable for beginners?
Yes, hefeweizen is one of the most beginner-friendly all grain styles. The grain bill is straightforward, hop additions are minimal, and the yeast is very vigorous and forgiving. The trickiest part is nailing the banana/clove balance through fermentation temperature.
What is an all grain homebrew kit?
An all grain kit gives you everything needed to brew beer from whole malted grains, the same method used by commercial craft breweries. You control the mash, the boil, and the hopping, giving you full recipe flexibility and the freshest possible result.
Customer support:
Monday to Friday, 9-4pm AEST.We normally get back to you within a day—often sooner.
Monday to Friday, 9-4pm AEST.We normally get back to you within a day—often sooner.
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