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Edelweiß Gamsbock

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🌍 Austria · Weizenbock · One of 11 Weizenbocks in hopIQ

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%
IBU
15
SRM
golden8

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

wheat
87%
yeast
75%
full-bodied
75%
banana
75%
malty
75%
clove
63%
smooth
63%
yeasty
63%
bread
50%
creamy
50%
clean finish
38%
spice
38%

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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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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Edelweiß Gamsbock

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°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.

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