German-Style Leichtes Weizen
German Origin Ale · Brewers Association 2025
3.5 SRM15 SRM
- OG
- 1.028 – 1.044
- FG
- 1.004 – 1.008
- ABV
- 2.5 – 3.5 %
- IBU
- 10 – 15
- Color
German Origin Ale · Brewers Association 2025
Beers in this style are made with at least 50 percent wheat malt. They are often roused during pouring, and, when yeast is present, will have a yeasty flavor and a fuller mouthfeel.
Straw to copper-amber
If served with yeast, appearance may be very cloudy.
Very low to medium-low
Not present to very low
Very low
The phenolic and estery aromas typical of Weissbiers should be present but less pronounced in this style. The overall flavor profile is less complex than Hefeweizen due to a lower alcohol content and there is less yeasty flavor. Diacetyl should not be present.
Low with a lighter mouthfeel than Hefeweizen. The German word "leicht" means light, and as such these beers are light versions of Hefeweizen.
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