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Leichtes Hefe-Weißbier

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Karg's Leichtes Hefe-Weißbier is the lighter side of the Murnau wheat beer family, fermented in the bottle with plenty of fine yeast. It has a fine, hazy, light brown colour and fruity banana aromas. On the palate the carbonation is light and a delicate hop bitterness comes through. The brewery presents it as a refreshing summer beer, made in the same top-fermented way as the other Karg wheat beers.

ABV
2.7%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
wheatbananafruity
wheat
banana
fruity
yeasty
clove
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced banana esters characteristic of warm Hefeweizen fermentation, underscored by wheat grain sweetness and subtle clove spice.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Leichtes Hefe-Weißbier

◎ Appearance

A pale, hazy golden-brown hue that speaks to its wheat-forward grain bill and unfiltered nature. The cloudiness derives from the fine yeast left in suspension, creating a softly diffused appearance. A delicate, creamy head forms with modest persistence, leaving fine lacing on the glass as you drink.

pale golden-brownnaturally hazyfine carbonationcreamy head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced banana esters characteristic of warm Hefeweizen fermentation, underscored by wheat grain sweetness and subtle clove spice. A light, floral hop presence rounds the top without asserting itself. The yeast character is present but refined, adding a gentle breadiness without yeasty earthiness.

ripe bananawheat maltclove spicedelicate noble hops

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and gently fruity, with wheat and banana notes flowing through mid-palate without heaviness. A delicate but perceptible hop bitterness emerges in the center, providing structure without aggression. The light carbonation accentuates crispness, while the low alcohol allows the malt sweetness and yeast character to remain in balance.

fruity entrywheat-forward bodygentle bitternessdry crisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish tapers quickly, leaving behind a lingering wheat note with hints of banana fade and residual hop dryness. It refreshes rather than lingers, making way for another sip.

clean, drywheat grain aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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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