Leikeim Weizen
Fruity, yeast-cloudy and lively: a Franconian wheat beer with a fine sparkle, brewed with the brewery's own top-fermenting yeast. A pale Hefeweizen, 5.4% ABV from 12.3% original gravity. Made by the family-run Leikeim brewery in Altenkunstadt, which has been brewing since 1887.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Leikeim Weizen
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.
Finding a similar Hefeweizen
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