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Johann Auer Weißbier Bock

Auerbräu
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🌍 Germany · Weizenbock · One of 24 Weizenbocks in hopIQ

A top-fermented strong beer with 7.0% alcohol from 16.5 °P, sold as a seasonal speciality from November until the strong-beer festival. The brewery describes it as full-bodied, lively and full of character. Tasters see an opaque mahogany to red-brown with a tall, lasting, off-white head. They report very ripe banana on the nose, then clove, pear, a few red berries and a touch of roasted malt on a soft, yeasty body, with a noticeable acidity and little alcohol warmth for the strength.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark22

AWARDS

Gold · 2026
DLG-Prämierung
★Gold — DLG-Prämierung
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Full body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Gently sweet notes.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Somewhat creamy mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The weight carries the beer on its own, leaving the aromatics free to lead.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Weizenbock.
Malt character
roasted
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
banana
clove
yeasty
fruity
sour
Distinctive notes
berry

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Johann Auer Weißbier Bock

◎ Appearance

A striking opaque mahogany to red-brown color with excellent clarity for the style. The tall, lasting off-white head demonstrates strong foam stability and clings persistently to the glass, leaving clean lines of lacing.

opaque mahogany-browndense off-white headexcellent head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with very ripe banana esters characteristic of weizen fermentation, followed by warm clove and subtle pear notes. Soft, yeasty undertones support a gentle backdrop of red berry nuance and roasted malt complexity, creating a layered and inviting bouquet.

ripe banana esterclove and pearsoft yeast characterroasted malt

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and lively, with the banana and clove character flowing seamlessly into the mid-palate. A notable acidity keeps the beer fresh and balanced, while the restrained 20 IBU allows sweet malt and berry notes to develop without sharp edges. The 7% alcohol sits quietly beneath the flavor profile, providing warming structure rather than heat.

full-bodied, livelybalanced acidityrestrained bitternesssmooth alcohol integration

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with lingering banana and clove fading gracefully into a light red berry and malt residue. The acidity carries the aftertaste without astringency.

moderate lengthclove and banana fade
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Johann Auer Weißbier Bock

Serve at 5–8°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 5–8°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Weizen glass
Recommended for this style

Tall and narrow at the base, flaring at the top — designed to hold the abundant foam of a wheat beer while showcasing its hazy golden body.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Johann Auer Weißbier Bock

About Weizenbock

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Weizenbock?

Bocks are strong German lagers with 6.5–7.5% ABV. Rich malt sweetness — toast, chocolate, caramel — with low bitterness and a warming finish.

Finding a similar Weizenbock

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same banana, clove, full-bodied character as Johann Auer Weißbier Bock will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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