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Gutmann Leichtes Hefeweizen

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Refreshing and slim, with a fine yeast aroma and an elegant hop note: light, harmonious and typically yeast-bloomy. This light wheat beer joined the Gutmann family in 1992. Like champagne, it is bottle-conditioned: fresh yeast goes into the bottle at filling, where characteristic aroma components and a fine perlage develop.

ABV
3.2%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
wheatyeastyclove
wheat
yeasty
clove
banana
Aroma
The nose leads with distinctive yeast-derived esters—prominent banana and clove notes that are characteristic of Hefeweizen fermentation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gutmann Leichtes Hefeweizen

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a hazy, suspended yeast character that defines the style. The head is fine and persistent, leaving delicate lacing on the glass as it recedes. Bright carbonation creates an inviting, lively visual presence.

pale goldenhazy from yeastfine, persistent headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with distinctive yeast-derived esters—prominent banana and clove notes that are characteristic of Hefeweizen fermentation. A subtle wheat grain quality sits beneath, complemented by a gentle, elegant hop presence that adds refinement without dominating.

banana, clove esterswheat graindelicate hop refinement

◐ Taste

Entry is light and refreshing, with wheat and yeast flavors establishing the palate immediately. The mid-palate remains smooth and harmonious, with the banana and clove character providing complexity without heaviness. Bitterness is minimal at 14 IBU, allowing the yeast character to shine while maintaining crisp drinkability.

light, yeasty entrywheat-forwardsmooth, low bitternesscrisp

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, typical of the low-ABV profile. A gentle warmth of yeast and wheat lingers on the palate without any harsh or drying aftertaste.

clean, short finishgentle yeast character
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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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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.

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