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Weizen Up

Scotland·Weizenbock
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Banana, clove and dark caramel lead the aroma, with toasted malt and caramel in the flavour and a subtle herbal and floral spice on top. Select Spalter and Tettnang hops, noble German varieties, balance the high malt sweetness while bitterness stays low. A Weizenbock of 8%, built on wheat, Pilsner, Light Munich, extra dark crystal and Carafa Special malts.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark22
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
clovebananacaramel
clove
banana
caramel
noble hop
wheat
roasted
Aroma
The nose leads with distinctive banana esters and black pepper clove notes typical of Weizenbock fermentation.
also:malty,floral,herbal,spicy
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Weizen Up

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper hue with moderate haze from suspended yeast, characteristic of the style. A thick, creamy head forms readily and clings to the glass throughout the pour. Carbonation is moderate and persistent, creating a fine bead that supports the foam structure.

deep amberyeasty hazecreamy head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with distinctive banana esters and black pepper clove notes typical of Weizenbock fermentation. Dark caramel and toasted malt emerge behind, underpinned by a subtle herbal and floral character from the Spalter and Tettnang hops. No sharp alcohol presence despite the 8% ABV; the aromatic profile remains harmonious and inviting.

banana esterblack pepper clovedark caramelherbal spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft wheat sweetness balanced by toasted malt and dark caramel notes from the Munich and Carafa Special malts. Bitterness remains subdued at 20 IBU, allowing the malt complexity to dominate without cloying. The noble hops provide a restrained herbal and floral finish that prevents palate fatigue in this full-bodied beer.

malt-forwardlow bitternesswheat sweetnesstoasted finish

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length with lingering caramel and subtle herbal notes that fade gradually. A gentle dryness emerges from the hops, leaving the palate warm and satisfied without astringency.

medium lengthherbal dry-down
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 5–8°C

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

Weizen glass

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.

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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.

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