The German-style Weizenbock is a wheat version of a German-style bock, or a bigger and beefier dunkelweizen. Malt mellanoidins and weizen ale yeast are the star ingredients. If served with yeast, the appearance may appropriately be very cloudy. With flavors of bready malt and dark fruits like plum, raisin, and grape, this style is low on bitterness and high on carbonation. Balanced clove-like phenols and fruity, banana-like esters produce a well-rounded aroma.
German-Style Weizenbock
Category: Bocks
Food Pairings
- Chicken and Dumplings
- Manchego
- Banana Bread
Commercial Examples
- Glockenspiel Weizenbock, Great Lakes Brewing Co.
- Moonglow, Victory Brewing Co.
- Weizenbock, AleSmith Brewing Co.
Appearance
Color
Gold to Very Dark
Clarity
Hazy
Carbonation (Visual)
Medium to Fast Rising Bubbles
Flavor/Aroma
Alcohol
Mild to Noticeable
Hop
Hop aroma is not perceived. Hop bitterness is low
Malt
Nutmeg, vanilla, caramel, plums, prunes, raisins, grapes and cocoa, with rum and brandy flavors to boot. Medium malty sweetness is present. If dark, a mild roasted malt aroma and flavor should emerge
Esters
Fruity-ester and banana-like elements
Phenols
Clove
Fermentation By-Products
If served with yeast, appearance may appropriately be very cloudy
Sensations
Body
Moderate to Mouth-Coating
Carbonation
Medium
Finish Length
Medium to Long
Attenuation
Low
Ingredients
Hops
German Noble
Malt
Malted Wheat, Munich, Special "B", Crystal, Pale Chocolate
Water
Varies
Yeast
Weizen Ale
