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Franziskaner Hefe-Weissbier Leicht

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🌍 Germany · Hefeweizen · One of 197 Hefeweizens in hopIQ

The light Hefe-Weissbier keeps the house yeast character at reduced strength. It pours a strong yellow with an even, cloudy opalescence and a generous white head. The aroma is fresh and fruity with a slightly tart edge and a touch of citrus, backed by the gentle banana notes typical of Bavarian wheat yeast. Lively carbonation lifts the palate, which comes across fuller and spicier than its alcohol content suggests, before a mild, malty finish with only a light bitterness.

ABV
2.9%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Very crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Hefeweizen.
Malt character
malty
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
banana
fruity
yeasty
tart
clove
Distinctive notes
spicycitrusy
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Franziskaner Hefe-Weissbier Leicht

Serve at 5–8°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Slightly warmer than a lager — 8–12°C allows the banana and clove esters from the yeast to fully develop.

Weizen glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Franziskaner Hefe-Weissbier Leicht

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same banana, fruity, wheat character as Franziskaner Hefe-Weissbier Leicht will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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