Wittelsbach Loophole
Hefeweizen
When Das Reinheitsgebot (the purity order) was put into force in Bavaria in 1516, breweries were limited to use only three ingredients in their beer: barley, hops, and water. Many spiced and fruited styles were lost during this period, however, Weissbier was able to survive due to a loophole in the law. The Dukes of Wittelsbach, the rulers of Bavaria, had a taste for Weissbier, so they decreed that a single brewery be allowed to produce it. Thanks to the dukes, we're able to enjoy this refreshing style today. Our version is a traditional approach using pilsen and wheat malts, and German noble hops. The specialized yeast do most of the work, producing hints of banana and clove during fermentation.