From Bryce Eddings,
Your Guide to Beer.
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Definition: Hefeweizen is a cloudy wheat ale that originated in Germany. The direct translation is hefe-yeast weizen-wheat. Yeast in the name refers to the fact that this beer is unfiltered and remains cloudy thanks to the suspended yeast. This yeast also contributes the unique banana and clove qualities to the aroma and flavor of hefeweizen.

Also Known As: Wheat beer

Alternate Spellings: Hefe weizen