Paulaner Leichte Weiße
A wheat beer brewed to a low gravity, aromatic in character yet spritzy and unencumbered. The nose keeps the fruity wheat-beer signature of the full-strength version, lighter and drier for the reduced extract. The first sip is mild and the body slim, the two meeting without the thinness that often follows a cut in strength. Carbonation is fresh and the finish short. Brewed at 8.5 degrees Plato, well below the 12.5 of the standard Hefe-Weißbier.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Paulaner Leichte Weiße
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.
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