Had a very delicious "bananan-weizen" at a classic German restaurant in Trier, Deutschland this evening. On the advice of our friend, we waited until dessert to give this a try. Out came a creamy looking wheat beer that was only slightly banana-y on the nose. On the palate it was something like a light banana milkshake, but not sweet - more creamy. To repeat - very delicious. Just the right thickness, flavorful and the perfect end to a meal.
It turns out they take an unfiltered hefeweizen (I think it was Erdinger) and add a banana puree/syrup to the beer. It tasted really fresh, so I have a hard time believing this is something the restaurant ordered - it seemed more like they made the additive on their own by mashing up bananas along with the beer in a blender. Whatever the case, it was a real treat and something I'm definitely going to watch for.
Oh, and not to be confused with a premade banana beer I've had in the US - that was much more effervescent and was not really creamy. The one in the US was good, but this was a really unique concoction - something I doubt could be premade and bottled. Proscht to Trier!
€4.50 for 50 centiliters at Zum Domstein
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