Oettinger Leichte Weiße

◎ Aussehen

Pours a hazy yellow-orange with a large, persistent white head that clings to the glass. The cloudiness from unfiltered wheat and yeast particles is characteristic of the style. Fine carbonation creates a delicate, creamy foam structure.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fresh lemon and tart citrus notes, followed by prominent banana esters and soft clove spice typical of Bavarian Hefeweizen fermentation. Beneath lies a clean cereal and wheat grain foundation, with subtle yeast character adding roundness without heaviness.

◐ Geschmack

The palate is slim and light, allowing the tart citrus acidity and banana fruitiness to lead. Soft, grainy malt provides a gentle cereal backbone, while a fine saline minerality and subtle sourness develop through the mid-palate. The finish is crisp and slightly dry, leaving a pleasant lemony tartness and salinity.

◑ Abgang

The finish is dry and lingering, with lemon acidity and a gentle saline edge persisting on the palate. Minimal bitterness allows the yeast-driven character and fruit esters to frame the aftertaste cleanly.

Etwas wärmer als ein Lagerbier — 8–12°C lässt die Bananen- und Nelkenaromen der Hefe voll zur Geltung kommen.

An der Basis schmal und oben ausladend — konzipiert für den reichlichen Schaum eines Weizenbiers, während der trüb-goldene Körper zur Geltung kommt.