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Huber Weisses Leicht

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Huber Weisses Leicht carries a hint of banana at just 2.9% ABV. Huber Weisses is the Freising wheat beer whose label once showed St Korbinian's brown bear from the city's coat of arms; some now fondly call it the Weissbär. A high wheat share and the brewery's own yeast shape the family, and the brewing water comes from the brewery's own 106-metre-deep well.

ABV
2.9%
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
wheatbananayeasty
wheat
banana
yeasty
clean
clove
Aroma
The nose leads with a clear wheat character, immediately followed by distinctive banana esters from the Hefeweizen yeast.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Huber Weisses Leicht

◎ Appearance

Pale golden yellow with a slight haze from the brewery's own yeast culture. A fine, creamy head forms and persists moderately, leaving delicate lacing down the glass. Bright carbonation supports a soft, pillowy foam collar typical of the style.

pale goldenlightly hazycreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a clear wheat character, immediately followed by distinctive banana esters from the Hefeweizen yeast. Subtle clove and spice notes emerge in the background, grounding the fruity top notes. A clean, fresh grain backdrop from the high wheat bill keeps the aroma balanced and inviting.

wheat forwardbanana esterclove spiceclean grain

◐ Taste

Entry is light and refreshing with prominent wheat grain flavors that build across the palate. Banana and subtle clove continue from the nose, but softly, complementing rather than dominating. Bitterness is minimal at 14 IBU, allowing the yeasty, slightly sweet malt character to linger without any harshness or dry edge.

wheat-drivenbanana notelight bodysoft bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and short, with the low alcohol content and restrained bitterness creating a crisp, dry conclusion. A faint banana and grain memory fades quickly, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

dry finishrefreshingbrief aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
78
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

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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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