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Leinenkugel's Honey Weiss

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Subtle sweetness and a golden hue mark this traditional American weiss beer, inspired by a classic German style. A touch of real Wisconsin honey goes into the brew. The beer sits at 4.9% ABV and 13.9 IBU and belongs to the regional year-round line-up.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Mild14 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
honeywheatclean
honey
wheat
clean
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by a soft, honeyed sweetness that sits comfortably ahead of the grain.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Leinenkugel's Honey Weiss

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue dominates the glass, bright and translucent with excellent clarity. The white head forms readily and holds with fine, even lacing that clings to the glass throughout the pour. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, lending a gentle visual liveliness to the beer.

pale goldenclearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by a soft, honeyed sweetness that sits comfortably ahead of the grain. Subtle wheat notes emerge beneath, offering a light, bready undertone without aggression. A wisp of clean fermentation character and delicate citrus suggests the restrained use of noble-style hops, creating an approachable, balanced aromatics.

honey forwardwheat breadclean fermentationsubtle citrus

◐ Taste

The palate opens with gentle sweetness from Wisconsin honey, providing immediate roundness without cloying. Wheat contributes a soft, slightly creamy mouthfeel while subtle hop bitterness (14 IBU) cuts through mildly, maintaining equilibrium. The mid-palate remains light and crisp, with a hint of citrus and herbal spice that prevents the beer from becoming flat.

honey sweetnesssoft wheat bodybalanced bitternesslight crisp

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively brief, fading with a lingering honey note and a whisper of grain. No harshness or astringency intrudes; the aftertaste remains refreshing and inviting for another sip.

honey faderefreshingcrisp exit
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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