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Weihenstephaner Hefeweißbier Leicht

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A lighter version of the house Hefeweizen, brewed to 8.5 °P original gravity and fermented to 2.6 % ABV. It shows a subtle amber colour under a fine white head, and the nose carries fresh clove and banana. The palate stays fresh and finely malty, with soft wheat, a hint of banana and a gentle yeast note, while the slimmer body and restrained bitterness keep the finish short and clean.

ABV
2.6%
Bitterness
Mild14 IBU
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
bananawheatclean
banana
wheat
clean
clove
malty
yeasty
Aroma
The nose leads with fresh, spicy clove notes complemented by distinctive banana esters characteristic of wheat yeast fermentation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Weihenstephaner Hefeweißbier Leicht

◎ Appearance

A pale amber hue glows beneath a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The beer presents excellent clarity with a bright, luminous quality typical of the style. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presentation.

pale amberfine white headbright claritylively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh, spicy clove notes complemented by distinctive banana esters characteristic of wheat yeast fermentation. Subtle malty undertones emerge beneath the ester-driven profile, offering a clean, inviting bouquet. The overall impression is crisp and unaggressive, with no harsh phenolic or solvent notes.

clove spicebanana esterswheat yeastclean and fresh

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft wheat malt sweetness before a gentle banana note develops through the mid-palate, balanced by restrained clove character. Body remains slim and refreshing, avoiding heaviness while maintaining pleasant malty structure. Bitterness is minimal at fourteen IBUs, allowing the delicate yeast flavors to remain prominent without any sharp finish.

soft wheat maltbanana and clovelight bodyclean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is short and crisp, fading quickly with a whisper of malty sweetness and residual yeast character. No lingering bitterness or astringency remains, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

short and cleanrefreshing fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
76
Appearance
82
Finish
74
Serve at 5–8°C

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

Weizen glass

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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About Hefeweizen

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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.

Finding a similar Hefeweizen

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