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Hofbräu Weisse Leicht

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A light wheat beer at 2.6 % ABV, roughly half the strength of the brewery's classic Weissbier. It is brewed by decoction from wheat malt with pale and dark barley malt, hopped with Herkules and Perle to 14 IBU, from 8.5 °P original gravity. The beer is a soft amber with a fine white head. Clove and banana open the nose; the palate is fresh and finely malty, with banana in the foreground and a gentle acidity keeping the lean body lively.

ABV
2.6%
Bitterness
Mild14 IBU
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
bananaclovewheat
banana
clove
wheat
malty
yeasty
Aroma
Ripe banana and clove notes lead the nose in classic Hefeweizen fashion, with the fruit taking precedence.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hofbräu Weisse Leicht

◎ Appearance

Soft amber hue with bright clarity and fine white head that persists across the glass. The carbonation is moderate and even, lending a gentle liveliness to the pour. Excellent head retention and lacing indicate proper conditioning and serving.

soft amberfine white headbright claritymoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

Ripe banana and clove notes lead the nose in classic Hefeweizen fashion, with the fruit taking precedence. Delicate wheat character threads beneath the ester profile. The hop background remains restrained, allowing the yeast signature to define the aromatic character.

ripe bananaclove spicewheat-forwardrestrained hops

◐ Taste

Banana dominates the palate entry and carries through the mid-palate with consistent sweetness. The malt backbone is lean yet finely structured, supporting the fruit without heaviness. Gentle acidity and low bitterness (14 IBU) keep the body lively and the finish clean, avoiding any cloying sensation.

banana-forwardlight malt bodygentle aciditycrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and relatively short, with residual fruit notes fading gracefully. The low alcohol and restrained bitterness leave no heat or persistence, making this an easy drinking experience.

dry finishlight aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
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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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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