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Hefe-Weizen Leicht

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Delicate banana on a nose with a light touch of yeast, and a balanced, full-bodied taste despite just 3.2 % ABV. Farny has brewed this lighter variant of its Hefe-Weizen since the 1990s, with 40 percent less alcohol and calories than the original. A pleasant yellow, with a stable head, brewed with water from Farny's own springs.

ABV
3.2%
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
bananayeastyclean
banana
yeasty
clean
wheat
clove
Aroma
The nose leads with delicate banana esters characteristic of the Hefeweizen yeast strain, complemented by a subtle earthiness from the yeast itself.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hefe-Weizen Leicht

◎ Appearance

A pale golden yellow with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. The head is stable and persistent, forming a tight white collar that clings to the glass walls with visible lacing. Despite its light alcohol content, the beer presents a well-structured and inviting appearance.

pale goldenstable white headclearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with delicate banana esters characteristic of the Hefeweizen yeast strain, complemented by a subtle earthiness from the yeast itself. A whisper of clove spice and soft wheat grain rounds out the profile, creating an inviting and balanced aromatic impression without any harsh alcohol notes.

banana esterssoft yeastclove spicewheat grain

◐ Taste

The palate is surprisingly full-bodied for its modest alcohol content, with dominant banana notes woven throughout. Clean wheat malt provides structure and subtle sweetness, while gentle clove spice adds complexity. The low bitterness (14 IBU) allows the fruit and grain to dominate, creating a smooth, drinkable character with good balance and no astringency.

prominent bananafull-bodiedwheat maltsmooth finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing with a short to medium fade. The banana character persists gently into the aftertaste without leaving any residual sweetness or heavy mouthfeel.

refreshingclean aftertaste
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
85
Finish
73
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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