Aussie Hefeweizen

[Bizier]

Given the poor shelf life and travel-ability of German hefeweizens, can anyone suggest a good Aussie hefeweizen?

I have had Moo Brew once, and I will say that it was definitely fresh, but it didn't really do it for me. I found it far too yeasty and that it had a funny kind of undescribable yeast taste to it. I will have it again if I see it, just to eliminate this being a one off.

Anyone know if any gems out there?

[timmy]

Best one is the Bridge Road Brewers Bavarian Wheat (at least in my opinion). He also does a really nice Dunkel Weizen

The Snowy Mountains Brewery one (I think it's called Charlottes Hefeweizen) is not bad also.

Cheers,

Tim

[drsmurto]

Burleigh Hefe is currently on special at Dan Murphys - $55 a carton.

Not had it but i've been told my regular hefe drinkers its a good example.

[Bizier]

Bridge Road Brewers Bavarian Wheat... I don't think I can get that one in Syd, but I'll keep an eye out for the label.

Charlotte's is easy to get, I think I am turned off by their slick labels funnily enough... I will pick one of those up.

Burleigh eh? I will have to sniff that out, have never heard of it. "To Dan's !!!"

[timmy]

You could also try the Grand Ridge Natural Blonde.

They say it's a Belgian Wit but I reckon it's halfway between that and a hefe.

Nearly forgot about Redback too...

[Bizier]

Thanks Tim,

I have tried both, not a big fan of redback, I find it has too little yeast character and a bit on the bland side. I like the Grand Ridge, but I don't really think that it tastes like a Ger hefe. Also when I go past a grand ridge display, I always end up carrying some dark and/or strong beers home.

[Snowdog]

I've had the Duke Hefe on tap at the Grand Central Platform in Brisbane, and its quite good. Sometimes beer tastes different from a bottle though, and I haven't tried it that way. Charlotte's is pretty good.

[Bizier]

Got a Burleigh and a Red Oak Organic, and a Erdinger as a control, as they were out of Franziskaner... I have already had the Red Oak, and enjoy it, but it is always nice to try them head to head.

[Bizier]

I drank these last night at about a quater to four after some torturous brewing and cleaning... stovetop partials and cereal mashing just don't go together.

Anyway, I have to say that the Red Oak was miles in front in my opinion, has the tartness and phenolic characters I want, and is very flavourful. Burleigh was still good and fresh, though not as bold. I will definitely be visiting the Red Oak pub because I have never been there.