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Meckatzer Leichtes Weizen

Germany·Leichtes Weizen
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A light wheat beer at 3.2 % ABV, brewed from six speciality malts to 7.9 °P and fermented in the bottle. It is hazy from the yeast, topped with white foam, and smells of clove, yellow fruit and a trace of vanilla. The first sip is dry and lively, the body slim, with a fine play of acidity through the middle. Despite the low strength it drinks fuller than the figures suggest.

ABV
3.2%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatclovefruity
wheat
clove
fruity
yeasty
sour
vanilla
Aroma
Clove and banana notes dominate the nose, classic phenolic markers of wheat beer fermentation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Meckatzer Leichtes Weizen

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with a distinctly hazy character from suspended yeast. A dense white foam head sits atop the liquid, displaying good initial retention and fine lacing as it subsides. The carbonation is lively and persistent, animating the cloudy suspension throughout.

pale goldenhazy from yeastdense white head

◌ Aroma

Clove and banana notes dominate the nose, classic phenolic markers of wheat beer fermentation. Yellow stone fruit—pear and green apple—emerges beneath, with a delicate thread of vanilla adding subtle complexity. The overall impression is restrained and balanced rather than aggressive.

clove, bananapear, green applevanilla undertone

◐ Taste

The palate opens dry and crisp, with a slim, elegant body that belies the low alcohol. Acidity runs through the middle in fine lines, creating a refreshing play between sweetness and tartness. Wheat character provides a gentle spiciness; the low IBU allows malt and yeast character to dominate without hop interference.

dry entryfine acidityslim bodyrefreshing

◑ Finish

Clean and brisk, with a short to medium fade. The aftertaste leaves a faint clove-and-fruit echo without lingering bitterness or cloying sweetness.

clean finishcrisp aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 5–8°C

Serve at 5–8°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

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.

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About Leichtes Weizen

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