Paulaner
Paulaner is a brewery from Munich, known for Oktoberfest and its Hefe-Weissbier: a cloudy wheat beer, fruity and spicy. There are also two alcohol-free versions, one with lemon. Here you can read what they taste like, how to pour a weissbier, and which glass goes with it.
From monastery beer to Oktoberfest
Paulaner comes from Munich. The name refers to the Paulaner monks, a monastic order also known as the Minims. In the 17th century, they brewed beer in their monastery in Munich, and that is where the brewery's history begins. Paulaner is also known for Salvator, a strong doppelbock. It is also one of the six Munich breweries allowed to serve beer at Oktoberfest.
In the Netherlands, most people know Paulaner for its Hefe-Weissbier: an unfiltered wheat beer in a half-liter bottle. It is fruity and spicy, with notes of banana and a slight bitterness. People often search for it as paulaner weissbier. Those who do not drink alcohol can choose Paulaner Weissbier 0.0 or Zitrone 0.0, an alcohol-free weissbier with lemon soda.
In brief
Hefe-Weissbier, 0.0 and Zitrone
Gall & Gall sells three Paulaner beers: the classic Hefe-Weissbier in a 50 cl bottle and two alcohol-free weissbiers in 33 cl bottles.
Paulaner Hefe-Weissbier
The famous German wheat beer, with a sparkling, fruity character and a slight bitterness. Fruity and spicy in flavor.
Paulaner Weissbier 0.0
First brewed as a regular weissbier and carefully de-alcoholized after a long maturation. Malt notes, fruit, and a slight sweetness.
Paulaner Weissbier Zitrone 0.0
Alcohol-free weissbier with natural lemon soda. Pleasantly sweet, slightly sour and nicely sparkling.
How weizen is made and how it differs from witbier: read it on our weizen page.
Fruity, spicy and sparkling
Banana & spices
You smell banana and a spicy note from the wheat yeast, with some grain from the wheat.
Soft and sparkling
Creamy from the wheat and yeast, with plenty of fizz. Fruity, with a slightly sweet undertone.
Slightly bitter
The finish is fresh, with a slight bitterness. Zitrone finishes sweet and citrusy instead.
Flavour profile of Paulaner Hefe-Weissbier (5.5%). Zitrone 0.0 is sweeter and fresher, while Weissbier 0.0 is slightly lighter.
How to pour Paulaner
Pour a weissbier gently to create a thick, firm head.
Slowly and at an angle
Rinse the glass with cold water and hold it at an angle. Let the beer run gently down the side and slowly straighten the glass as it fills.
More about pouring beer →The yeast on top
Leave a little in the bottle, swirl the bottle around and pour the loosened yeast on top last. This gives the beer the cloudy colour it should have.
Chilled, at 6 to 8 degrees
Drink Weissbier chilled but not ice-cold. Zitrone 0.0 can be colder, straight from the fridge.
More about radler →Paulaner at the table
Weissbier belongs with Bavarian cuisine, but also pairs well with many light dishes.
Bratwurst and sauerkraut
With bratwurst and sauerkraut or Weisswurst with a pretzel and sweet mustard.
Wiener schnitzel
With a schnitzel with lemon and potato salad. The fizz and fruit make it light.
Salad and fish
With a salad, grilled fish or prawns. Zitrone 0.0 also goes well with lunch.
Pretzels and cheese
With soft pretzels, Obatzda or a board with young cheese and sausage.
The right glass for Paulaner
Paulaner Hefe-Weissbier belongs in a tall glass of half a litre or more, with room for a thick head. A large tulip glass also works well for the 33 cl bottles. These are the glasses we recommend ourselves.
Everything you still wanted to know about Paulaner
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Paulaner Weissbier Zitrone 0.0
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