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Schneider Weisse TAP11 Leichte Weisse

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🌍 Germany · Hefeweizen · One of 183 Hefeweizens in hopIQ

Brewed since 1986, Leichte Weisse is the house's light wheat beer: a naturally cloudy, bottle-conditioned Hefeweizen with 3.3 % alcohol, brewed from 7.8 °Plato with wheat and barley malt and hopped with Hallertauer Tradition. It pours a hazy golden yellow under a firm head. Banana, clove and a little yeast spice lead the nose over light bread malt, while citrus, apple and pear come through on the palate. The body is slim and brisk, with high carbonation, a mild tartness and a short, spicy finish.

ABV
3.3%
Bitterness
Mild12 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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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
Medium 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.
Fermentation & yeast
banana
clove
fruity
yeasty
tart
Distinctive notes
hazy
citrusy
spicy
Malt character
bready

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schneider Weisse TAP11 Leichte Weisse

◎ Appearance

Pours a hazy golden yellow with a firm, persistent head that clings to the glass. The natural cloudiness from bottle conditioning is characteristic and inviting. High carbonation creates a lively, effervescent presentation throughout.

golden yellownaturally hazyfirm headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent banana and clove—classic Hefeweizen signatures from the yeast strain. Light bread malt provides an understated cereal sweetness, while subtle citrus and green apple notes emerge on closer inspection. A restrained yeast spice completes the aromatic profile.

banana, clovebread maltcitrusyeast spice

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with citrus and stone fruit flavors developing across the palate. The body remains slim and brisk, never heavy, allowing the interplay of apple, pear, and gentle clove to shine through. A mild tartness balances the fruity sweetness without overwhelming the delicate malt foundation.

crisp, refreshingcitrus and stone fruitlight bodymild tartness

◑ Finish

The finish is short and spicy, with a clean exit that leaves no cloying aftertaste. The high carbonation carries through cleanly, inviting another sip.

short, spicyclean exit
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Schneider Weisse TAP11 Leichte Weisse

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 Schneider Weisse TAP11 Leichte Weisse

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 clove, banana, hazy character as Schneider Weisse TAP11 Leichte Weisse will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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