Hofbräuhaus Traunstein Weißbier Leicht
Fruity and fresh, with aromatic fruit notes that are hard to tell from the classic Weißbier. The trick is harvested yeast: the same yeast works five to six times, first in the regular Weißbier, then it is collected with its aromas and added to the wort of this lighter 3.5 % ABV version. About 20 million yeast cells per millilitre are at work in the glass.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Hofbräuhaus Traunstein Weißbier 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.
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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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