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Baumgartner Weisse leicht

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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.

Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
wheatyeastyclove
wheat
yeasty
clove
banana
Aroma
The nose leads with soft wheat and yeast-derived esters, presenting gentle banana and clove notes characteristic of Hefeweizen fermentation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Baumgartner Weisse leicht

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a soft, hazy quality typical of the style. A dense, creamy head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, delicate lacing. Bright carbonation is evident throughout, creating a lively visual presence.

pale goldennaturally hazycreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft wheat and yeast-derived esters, presenting gentle banana and clove notes characteristic of Hefeweizen fermentation. A light, bready quality sits beneath, with no sharp hop presence—the noble hop character remains subtle and restrained.

wheat, yeast estersbanana, clovebreadyrestrained nobility

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a clean wheat grain sweetness balanced by low bitterness. Mid-palate develops phenolic spice and soft fruit complexity from the yeast strain, with a light body and refreshing character. The finish remains dry and crisp, leaving a pleasant yeasty aftertaste without heaviness.

wheat grainphenolic spicelight-bodiedcrisp finish

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with good clarity. The refreshing quality persists, inviting another sip without cloying.

erfrischendtrocken
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 5–8°C

Slightly warmer than a lager — 8–12°C allows the banana and clove esters from the yeast to fully develop.

Weizen glass

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.

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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.

Finding a similar Hefeweizen

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