German-Style Leichtes Weizen - Craft Beer Monkey

Color: Straw to copper-amber

Clarity: If served with yeast, appearance may be very cloudy

Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Very low to medium-low

Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Not perceived to very low

Perceived Bitterness: Very low

Fermentation Characteristics: 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. No diacetyl should be perceived.

Body: Low with a lighter mouthfeel than Hefeweizen. The German word “leicht” means light, and as such these beers are light versions of Hefeweizen.

Additional Notes:

These beers are made with at least 50 percent wheat malt. They are often roused during pouring, and when yeast is present, they will have a yeasty flavor and a fuller mouthfeel.

Color SRM (EBC): 3.5-15 (7-30 EBC)
ABV: 2.0%-2.8% (2.5%-3.5%) %
IBU: 10-15
AE - Apparent Extract: 1.004-1.008 (1.0-2.1 °Plato)
OG - Original Gravity: 1.028-1.044 (7.1-11.0 °Plato)