Hofbräu Weisse Leicht
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.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Hofbräu Weisse Leicht
Slightly warmer than a lager — 8–12°C allows the banana and clove esters from the yeast to fully develop.
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.
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.
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