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Edelweiß Gamsbock

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Edelweiß's strong wheat Bock — rich, warming, and intensely malty with pronounced banana yeast esters and a long warming finish. Named after the Gamsbock (male chamois) of the Austrian Alps. The strongest and most complex beer in the Edelweiß range.

ABV
7.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
bananawheatmalty
banana
wheat
malty
yeasty
toasty
honey
Aroma
The nose is dominated by pronounced banana esters from the weizen yeast, layered with soft wheat malt and subtle honey notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Edelweiß Gamsbock

◎ Appearance

Deep golden to light amber, with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass in delicate lacing patterns. The beer presents a warm, inviting hue characteristic of strong wheat bocks, with gentle carbonation visible as fine bubbles ascending through the body.

deep goldenpersistent headfine lacingclear

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by pronounced banana esters from the weizen yeast, layered with soft wheat malt and subtle honey notes. Beneath runs a warming alcohol presence and gentle toasted grain undertones, creating a complex and inviting aromatic profile that develops as the beer warms in the glass.

banana esterswheat malthoneywarming alcohol

◐ Taste

The palate opens with rich, malty sweetness balanced by restrained bitterness (20 IBU), allowing the wheat and banana character to flourish. The mid-palate is full-bodied and smooth, with layers of honey and subtle toast, building toward a warming, slightly boozy finish that speaks to the beer's 7.1% ABV.

malty sweetnessbanana-forwardfull bodyrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

A long, warming finish lingers on the palate with residual malt sweetness and gentle alcohol heat. The aftertaste is clean and slightly dry, with fading banana and toasted grain notes that encourage another sip.

warming finishmalt sweetnesslong
85
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
86
Appearance
83
Finish
82
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

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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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