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Wittmann Leichte Weisse

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Finely cloudy and golden yellow, the Leichte Weisse smells fresh, fruity and grainy, as a wheat beer should. The taste adds notes of banana and yeast, with subtle malt aromas, a slight acidity and a fresh, very mild bitterness. Bottle conditioning with fine yeast gives this light Schankbier the typical wheat-beer taste, and it is brewed with love for detail.

ABV
2.9%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
wheatfruitybanana
wheat
fruity
banana
yeasty
sour
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with fresh grain and wheat character, followed by prominent banana esters and subtle clove spice—hallmarks of classic Hefeweizen fermentation.
also:clove
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wittmann Leichte Weisse

◎ Appearance

A finely hazy golden yellow body with excellent clarity typical of bottle-conditioned wheat beer. The head forms a dense, stable collar with refined carbonation that persists throughout the pour. Fine yeast suspension contributes to the characteristic cloudy appearance without muddiness.

golden yellowfinely hazystable headbottle-conditioned

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fresh grain and wheat character, followed by prominent banana esters and subtle clove spice—hallmarks of classic Hefeweizen fermentation. Underlying yeasty notes blend seamlessly with soft grainy notes, creating a clean, appealing profile with no harsh or oxidized elements.

wheat-forwardbanana esterclove spicefresh grain

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a bright entry of wheat and yeast, with banana and subtle spice notes developing through the mid-palate. A delicate malt sweetness provides body despite the low alcohol, balanced by gentle acidity and a very mild, restrained bitterness that never overwhelms. The finish remains crisp and refreshing without astringency.

banana-forwardmild bitternesscrisp finishlight-bodied

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and dry with lingering yeasty grain character. The finish remains refreshing and short, allowing the subtle complexities to fade gracefully without persistence.

dry aftertasterefreshingshort finish
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
75
Appearance
78
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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