Banana after taste

Northern Brewer General
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Hello,

I bottle a Bavarian Hefeweizen. After 1 week in the bottle i tried one to see how it was coming along. I opened a bottle and immediatley foam flowed from the bottle (sitting upright). I poured some into a glass to taste and right away tasted a strong banana flavor (w/slight sour bite to it).

Is this normal for a Hefe? I hope it’s not infected and beer just nned more time to “age”.

Any comments?

Thanks!

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I think banana is a part of a lot of Hefes. Read your yeast description.

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If a hefe doesn’t have a banana flavor, you’re ding something wrong. As to the gushing, it could be due to bottling before fermentation was done or it could be due to an infection.

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Very true as stated above. The banana/clove flavors is when i realized i dont prefer true hefes but rather i love wheat ales. This is why i now only use wyeast 1010 for my “wheatie” beers.

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Thanks everyone.

I know there needs to be a banana flavor. Just concerned if its ruined or give it more time in the bottles?

Thanks again!