Leinenkugel's Honey Weiss 6Pk

Leinenkugel's Honey Weiss 6Pk is a 4.9% ABV American-style wheat beer brewed with real Wisconsin honey, sold in a six-pack of 12 oz bottles. This expression earned a World Beer Cup Gold Medal in 2002 in the American-Style Wheat Beer category, with additional Silver medals in 2000, 2004, and 2006—a track record few honey wheat beers can match.

Quick Facts: ABV: 4.9%  |  Origin: Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, USA  |  Style: American Wheat Beer with Honey  |  Brewery: Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company

Production & Heritage

The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company has been operating in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin since 1867, making it one of the oldest continuously operating breweries in the United States. Honey Weiss is built on a grain bill of 2-row pale barley malt and fresh flaked wheat, with real Wisconsin honey added during the brewing process. Only bittering hops are used, keeping the hop profile restrained so the honey and wheat character can lead. The result is a clean, lager-like fermentation profile that lets the raw ingredients speak clearly—an approach that distinguishes Honey Weiss from more heavily spiced or aromatic Belgian-style wheat beers.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Mild earthy hop notes greet the nose first, followed by a gentle waft of honey sweetness and a bready wheat grain character. The overall impression is subtle and inviting rather than perfumed.

Taste: The entry is light and crisp, with fresh wheat malt and pale barley providing a clean foundation. At mid-palate, the Wisconsin honey comes forward with a natural sweetness that stays balanced against a mild malty caramelization and slight hop bitterness. The body sits medium-light, well carbonated, and easy to drink without thinning out.

Finish: The finish is short to medium, clean, and refreshing, with a final spark of honey sweetness that fades neatly. There is no lingering bitterness or cloying sugar—just a crisp, dry close that invites the next sip.

How to Drink Honey Weiss

Honey Weiss is at its best served cold, straight from the bottle or poured into a weizen glass to showcase the golden color and carbonation. A wedge of lemon or orange is a common garnish that brightens the honey notes without overwhelming them. For cocktail-curious drinkers: try it in a Bee Sting (beer, honey, and lemon juice) where the existing honey character creates seamless integration; a Shandy (equal parts Honey Weiss and fresh lemonade) for a backyard classic with genuine depth; or a Beer-mosa (replacing champagne in a mimosa with Honey Weiss and orange juice) where the wheat body and honey give the drink more substance than a typical brunch pour.

Best For

• Summer cookouts and patio sessions where a light, crowd-friendly beer shines
• Introducing craft-curious drinkers to wheat beer without overwhelming flavors
• Pairing with grilled foods at a barbecue or fish fry
• Bringing a six-pack to a gathering where variety of tastes needs to be accommodated

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Honey Weiss taste like? Honey Weiss delivers a light, crisp wheat beer body accented by natural honey sweetness, a mild malty backbone, and a clean finish with minimal hop bitterness. It drinks refreshingly and leans sweet without becoming heavy.

How does Honey Weiss compare to Blue Moon Summer Honey Wheat? Blue Moon Summer Honey Wheat is modeled after a Belgian white ale and uses clover honey balanced by citrus, giving it a more aromatic, spiced character. Honey Weiss follows a cleaner American wheat beer profile with Wisconsin honey and bittering hops only, resulting in a simpler, more straightforward honey-forward flavor.

Is Honey Weiss good for beginners? Honey Weiss is an excellent entry point for anyone exploring wheat beers, as its 4.9% ABV is approachable and its sweetness and light body avoid the aggressive bitterness or yeast complexity that can challenge newer beer drinkers.

Where is Honey Weiss made? Honey Weiss is brewed by the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, a brewery founded in 1867 in the heart of Wisconsin's Chippewa Valley.

What foods pair well with Honey Weiss? Grilled chicken or bratwurst benefit from the beer's honey sweetness cutting through charred, smoky flavors. A light garden salad with citrus vinaigrette mirrors the beer's brightness. Fish tacos match its crisp, clean body. Soft pretzels with mustard complement the wheat malt character. Fruit desserts like peach cobbler echo the natural honey notes without creating sweetness overload.

What sizes does Honey Weiss come in? This listing is a six-pack of 12 oz bottles, which is the standard retail format for Leinenkugel's Honey Weiss.

Is Honey Weiss worth the price? Honey Weiss positions as an accessible, everyday wheat beer with genuine production credentials—real honey, quality malt, and multiple World Beer Cup medals. It competes in the affordable craft tier and delivers consistent quality that justifies its price point within the category.

Why Honey Weiss?

Few American wheat beers carry four World Beer Cup medals, including a Gold in 2002 and a Great American Beer Festival Silver in 1998. That sustained recognition across nearly a decade of competition speaks to consistency, not luck. The use of real Wisconsin honey—not extract or flavoring—gives Honey Weiss a natural sweetness that synthetic alternatives simply cannot replicate. Brewed by one of America's oldest family-heritage breweries using a clean, restrained process with only bittering hops, this is a wheat beer that earns repeat purchases through honest ingredients and reliable execution rather than gimmicks.