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Federleichtes Weizen

Pyraser Landbrauerei
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🌍 Germany · Hefeweizen · One of 244 Hefeweizens in hopIQ

A light wheat beer: top-fermented, naturally cloudy and brewed to just 7.5 °P, which puts it in the German Schankbier class at 2.9 % alcohol and 26 kcal per 100 ml. Amber in the glass with a strong, fine-pored head. The brewery ferments it to a lean finish, leaving a fine, fruity yeast aroma on a slim body of wheat and barley malt. Select and Cascade hops contribute a mild bitterness. Slender, sparkling and gentle, made as a thirst-quencher.

ABV
2.9%
Bitterness
Mild14 IBU
SRM
golden6
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Very crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very crisp and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Hefeweizen.
Malt character
wheat
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
yeasty
banana
Distinctive notes
hazy
smooth drinking

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Federleichtes Weizen

◎ Appearance

Pale amber hue catches the light with clarity and vibrancy. A strong, fine-pored head forms and holds with notable persistence, displaying good adhesion to the glass. The naturally cloudy suspension of yeast particles creates a soft, inviting visual presence.

pale amberfine-pored headnaturally hazybright

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with delicate fruity esters typical of wheat beer fermentation, backed by the soft presence of Malz. Select and Cascade hops contribute a restrained herbal and floral note without dominating the profile. The overall impression is lean and clean, with the yeast character providing gentle, subtle complexity.

fruity esterswheat characterdelicate hop profileyeast-forward

◐ Taste

The palate enters slim and crisp, with wheat and barley Malz forming a light foundation. Mid-palate reveals the finesse of the fermentation—a dry, slightly fruity development that maintains clarity without weight. The 14 IBUs deliver only mild bitterness, allowing the lean malt character to speak without interference.

dry finishlight bodymild bitternesscrisp

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and short, closing with the subtle fruity notes imparted by the yeast. A gentle sparkle and lingering dryness reinforce its purpose as a thirst-quenching, refreshing beer.

short, dryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Federleichtes Weizen

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 Federleichtes Weizen

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 wheat, fruity, hazy character as Federleichtes Weizen will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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