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Herzog Albrecht

1. Dampfbierbrauerei Zwiesel
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🌍 Germany · Weizenbock · One of 19 Weizenbocks in hopIQ

A pale wheat bock released as a seasonal and named after Duke Albrecht V, who granted Zwiesel the coat of arms it still uses in 1560 and in 1567 angered brewers by banning white beer, arguing it wasted wheat. Wheat malt leads the grist ahead of barley malt. A Bavarian mashing method and gentle dry hopping give the brewery's stated very fruity note, with ripe fruit and a light hoppy freshness over honeyed, bready wheat malt, with warming strength and a soft, rounded finish.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
dark22
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.
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Herzog Albrecht

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with bright clarity, characteristic of a wheat bock brewed to showcase its malt character. The head forms with fine, creamy retention and leaves a delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, creating a soft, inviting visual profile.

pale goldenclearcreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe stone fruit and subtle citrus notes, arising from both the wheat Malz and gentle dry hopping. Honeyed sweetness underpins the bouquet, with a light herbal freshness that prevents the aroma from becoming cloying. A faint bready, biscuity undertone emerges from the barley component, adding depth without dominating.

ripe fruithoneyherbal hop freshnessbready wheat

◐ Taste

The palate opens with honeyed, bready wheat Malz sweetness balanced by a restrained 20 IBU bitterness that provides structure without harshness. Mid-palate reveals ripe fruit character with a light, erfrischend hoppy note that lifts the overall impression. The 7% ABV delivers warming strength while the mouthfeel remains soft and rounded, never assertive or angular.

honeyed sweetnesssoft bitternessfruit-forwardwarming strength

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with the hoppy freshness fading gracefully into a lingering, subtle honey note. A soft, wheaten character persists without becoming sticky, inviting another sip.

dryhoney aftertasteclean finish
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
81
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Herzog Albrecht

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 Herzog Albrecht

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 flavor character as Herzog Albrecht will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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