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Gailtaler Weiße

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Carinthia's take on a Bavarian wheat beer, brewed with Loncium's own house yeast strain. Ripe banana, wheat and a light clove lead the aroma, with a hint of citrus; on the palate it is fruity, soft, full-bodied and lively. Amber and unfiltered with a yeast haze, made from organic Pilsner, wheat and Carahell malts; 5.2% ABV, served at 8 °C.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruitybananaclove
fruity
banana
clove
wheat
yeasty
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent ripe banana and wheat grain, followed by subtle clove spice and a whisper of citrus.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gailtaler Weiße

◎ Appearance

Pale amber hue with a dense, persistent white head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The body is visibly hazy from suspended yeast, creating a cloudy golden appearance characteristic of the style. Gentle carbonation rises in fine streams, contributing to a lively and inviting presentation.

pale amberthick headhazy from yeastfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent ripe banana and wheat grain, followed by subtle clove spice and a whisper of citrus. The aromatic profile reflects Loncium's house yeast strain, which generates these classic ester-driven notes without overwhelming herbality. Soft and approachable, with no sharp or fermentation-derived off-notes.

ripe bananawheat grainclove spicecitrus hints

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and rounded, with the wheat malt providing a silky texture and mild sweetness. Mid-palate develops a full body with fruit-forward character—banana and subtle citrus notes persist—balanced by gentle bitterness (25 IBU) that does not dominate. The yeast character remains integrated, adding depth without harshness, and the finish maintains a clean, refreshing quality.

soft palatefull-bodiedfruity centerbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with a drying quality from the wheat malt and light hop bitterness. The yeast character fades gracefully, leaving a clean, slightly grainy aftertaste that invites another sip.

medium dryclean aftertaste
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
78
Finish
77
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

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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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