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Seeweisse Leicht

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A clove note runs through this light wheat beer, which comes with reduced alcohol (3.3% ABV) and a reduced calorie count. It follows the house recipe, brewed with pure-culture yeast and a long, even maturation. Water, wheat malt, barley malt, hops and yeast go in, with ingredients from the Lake Constance and Upper Swabia region.

ABV
3.3%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatcloveclean
wheat
clove
clean
banana
yeasty
Aroma
Prominent clove and spice lead the nose, characteristic of the Hefeweizen style and pure-culture fermentation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Seeweisse Leicht

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with fine haze from the house yeast suspension. A modest, creamy head forms and holds with gentle lacing as the glass empties. Carbonation appears moderate and even throughout.

pale goldenhazycreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Prominent clove and spice lead the nose, characteristic of the Hefeweizen style and pure-culture fermentation. Soft wheat grain and a faint banana note sit beneath, with no aggressive hop presence. The overall bouquet is clean and straightforward, inviting the first sip.

clove, spicewheat grainfaint bananaclean yeast

◐ Taste

Wheat malt dominates the palate with a soft, slightly sweet entry. Clove spice weaves through the mid-palate, balanced by the smooth mouthfeel and gentle carbonation. Bitterness is minimal at 14 IBU, allowing the yeast character and grain to remain in focus without harsh edges.

wheat forwardclove spicesoft sweetnesslow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, fading to a dry, grainy aftertaste. No harsh alcohol warmth, only a light drying sensation that invites another drink.

clean, dryrefreshinggrainy fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
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

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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