Baumgartner Weisse leicht
Weisse leicht is a wheat beer from the Baumgartner brewery in Schärding in the Innviertel, with leicht, German for light, in its name. Baumgartner has brewed there since 1609. In 2014 the brewery built a new fermentation cellar for its wheat beers. Since 1989 it has belonged to the non-profit Baumgartner-Spanlang Foundation and stays independent.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Baumgartner Weisse leicht
Slightly warmer than a lager — 8–12°C allows the banana and clove esters from the yeast to fully develop.
Tall and narrow at the base, flaring at the top — designed to hold the abundant foam of a wheat beer while showcasing its hazy golden body.
Best fresh. The yeast-driven banana and clove character fades over time. Drink within 4 months.
About Hefeweizen
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Hefeweizen?
Hefeweizens are unfiltered Bavarian wheat beers with 4.9–5.6% ABV. Yeast-driven banana and clove esters define the style, alongside a hazy golden body and soft wheat sweetness.
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