Hefeweizen originated in Bavarian, uses a top-fermenting ale yeast, and at least 50 percent wheat malts alongside barley. Hefe translates as "yeast" and weizen means "wheat." Unfiltered, the suspended yeast gives hefeweizen a cloudy appearance, its most notable characteristic. Hefeweizens are noted as being sweet and fruity with notes of banana and clove. Some even have a bubble gum or vanilla undertone. It is a wheat beer, so it is heavy and has a rather full body with high carbonation.