Oettinger Leichte Weiße

◎ Appearance

Pours a hazy yellow-orange with a large, persistent white head that clings to the glass. The cloudiness from unfiltered wheat and yeast particles is characteristic of the style. Fine carbonation creates a delicate, creamy foam structure.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fresh lemon and tart citrus notes, followed by prominent banana esters and soft clove spice typical of Bavarian Hefeweizen fermentation. Beneath lies a clean cereal and wheat grain foundation, with subtle yeast character adding roundness without heaviness.

◐ Taste

The palate is slim and light, allowing the tart citrus acidity and banana fruitiness to lead. Soft, grainy malt provides a gentle cereal backbone, while a fine saline minerality and subtle sourness develop through the mid-palate. The finish is crisp and slightly dry, leaving a pleasant lemony tartness and salinity.

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with lemon acidity and a gentle saline edge persisting on the palate. Minimal bitterness allows the yeast-driven character and fruit esters to frame the aftertaste cleanly.

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.