St. Wolfgang Leichte Weisse
The light wheat beer is dedicated to Saint Wolfgang, patron saint of woodcutters, and is the lower-alcohol companion to the two Hoizhauer wheat beers. Like them it is top-fermented with live yeast and brewed from barley, wheat and rye malt. The brewery describes it as full-bodied for its strength and refreshing while keeping its own character. The wheat yeast gives mild banana and a faint clove note, the rye a light bready grain, and the finish is crisp and short with gentle bitterness.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for St. Wolfgang 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.
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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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