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Wieninger Weißbier Leicht

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The lower-strength version of the house wheat beer, top-fermented and brewed to an original gravity of 8.1 °P, which leaves it with around 40 percent less alcohol than the regular Weißbier. The grist combines pale barley and wheat malt with light and dark caramel malts, hopped with Spalter. It is golden yellow and yeast-cloudy. A soft toffee note joins the fruity, banana-like yeast character, so the flavour stays recognisably that of a Bavarian Weißbier despite the slim body. Mild overall, with lively carbonation and hardly any bitterness.

ABV
3.1%
Bitterness
Mild10 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
bananafruityyeasty
banana
fruity
yeasty
caramel
wheat
clove
Aroma
The nose opens with the signature banana and clove notes typical of Hefeweizen yeast, accompanied by subtle fruity esters.
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wieninger Weißbier Leicht

◎ Appearance

Golden yellow with a delicate, yeast-cloudy suspension throughout. The beer presents a fine, persistent head with good retention and crisp carbonation that rises in steady streams. The haze is characteristic of the style, lending visual warmth despite the beer's light strength.

golden yellowyeast-cloudyfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with the signature banana and clove notes typical of Hefeweizen yeast, accompanied by subtle fruity esters. Soft caramel malt sweetness provides a gentle foundation, while the Spalter hop contribution remains restrained and aromatic rather than assertive. The overall impression is balanced and approachable, with no sharp edges.

banana, clovesoft caramelrestrained noble hops

◐ Taste

The palate displays the characteristic yeast-driven fruitiness of the style, with banana notes interwoven with a soft toffee sweetness from the caramel malts. The body is slim and light, allowing the flavors to move cleanly across the tongue without heaviness. Bitterness is minimal, letting the malt and yeast expression dominate throughout.

banana-forwardtoffee sweetnesslight bodyminimal bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and brief, with the fruity yeast character fading to a gentle, slightly sweet aftertaste. Carbonation provides a refreshing lift that encourages another sip without lingering harshness.

clean finishrefreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Wieninger Weißbier Leicht

Serve at 5–8°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Slightly warmer than a lager — 8–12°C allows the banana and clove esters from the yeast to fully develop.

Weizen glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Wieninger Weißbier Leicht

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same banana, hazy, fruity character as Wieninger Weißbier Leicht will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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