An Americanized version of the German Hefeweizen (which means "wheat with yeast"), this beer is made with an American yeast strain - which generally gives a more citrus-like taste than the banana and clove flavors found in the Hefeweizen.
Most often somewhere between a pale yellow and gold in appearance, they are usually cloudy and have a long-lasting head as well as higher-than-average carbonation. The hop flavor intensity can vary, but usually bitterness is kept moderate.
Best served cool, at 46-54 degrees, in a pint glass, beer mug, or weizen glass. They are sometimes served with a lemon garnish, which some find to enhance the beer's flavor and others find an insult to a good beer.