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De Leckere Weizen 0,5%

Brouwerij De Leckere
Netherlands·Alcohol-Free Wheat Beer
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A low-alcohol organic weizen with 0.5% ABV, hazy light yellow, with a banana note on the nose, a soft taste and a full, creamy finish. It is brewed from organic barley and wheat malt and belongs to the brewery's alcohol-light range, which it describes as a refreshing alternative to its regular beers.

ABV
<0.5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
bananawheatbready
banana
wheat
bready
Aroma
The nose is dominated by prominent banana esters—a hallmark of Weizen fermentation—layered beneath soft wheat notes and a subtle bread-grain undertone.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for De Leckere Weizen 0,5%

◎ Appearance

Pale straw-yellow with a distinctly hazy, turbid character typical of a traditional Hefeweizen. The cloudiness is suspended throughout rather than settling, indicating active yeast presence. A modest white head forms on the pour with moderate retention and light Schaumhaftung down the glass.

pale straw-yellowhazy, yeast-drivensoft white head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by prominent banana esters—a hallmark of Weizen fermentation—layered beneath soft wheat notes and a subtle bread-grain undertone. The organic Malz contributes a gentle, bready warmth without astringency. The overall impression is gentle and inviting, with no harsh alcohol vapors despite the very low ABV.

banana ester, prominentsoft wheat grainbrotig, understated

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and approachable, with banana and wheat in close balance. The mouthfeel is creamy and full-bodied for a near-alcohol-free beer, delivering genuine texture rather than wateriness. Bitterness is restrained (14 IBU), allowing the fruity-spicy wheat character to develop without sharp edges; a light sweetness rounds the mid-palate.

creamy, vollmundigwheat-banana balancerestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and gently drying, with lingering banana and grain notes that fade without sharpness. A mild bready sweetness persists in the aftertaste, leaving the palate refreshed rather than fatigued.

smooth, lingeringrefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
75
Finish
77
Serve at 5–8°C

Serve cold at 7–10°C. The hazy wheat base and fresh yeast character shine when the beer is crisp and cold.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink within 4–6 months. Wheat beers are designed to be fresh — the yeast character diminishes with age.

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