Hacker-Pschorr have been brewing since 1417 (under the Hacker name) with the hefe weisse being the flagship beer. You'd think that after almost 600 years of experience they'd have a hell of a hefe weisse to show off! Well sadly they don't.
The beer looks great with a darker-than-usual deep orange body and a two finger head that dissipates quickly with little lacing. It smells of banana bread, hops, and freshly mowed grass. Upon drinking, a minor hop punch hits complementary with a brief orange and citrus zing and an extremely minor banana aftertaste. With the exception of the hop punch, there really isn't much going on with this beer as all the flavors are so deeply underlying that it comes off as a bland brew. The mouthfeel is very watery with medium carbonation - not too pleasant for a hefe weisse - but it works in the combination with the weak taste.
The Hacker-Pschorr Hefe Weisse is simply too bland to be considered one of the greats, but it's still a solid beer that's drinkable - especially if you're looking for a lighter weissbier.
Final Grade - 7/10
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