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Bromance

Netherlands·Weizenbock
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Ripe banana, clove and light citrus sit over wheat sweetness, spicy phenols and a soft bitterness, with herbal hop notes. An imperial take on a German-style wheat beer at 8.3%, full-bodied and smooth with soft carbonation, pale golden and hazy. Brewed with Amsterdam's Poesiat & Kater on pilsner and wheat malt, flaked and torrified wheat, with Munich yeast.

ABV
8.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
clovebananawheat
clove
banana
wheat
herbal
spicy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with ripe banana esters and warm clove phenols in equal measure, characteristic of the Munich yeast strain.
also:yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bromance

◎ Appearance

Pale golden and hazy, with a luminous quality that catches the light. The soft carbonation produces a fine, persistent head with delicate lacing that clings to the glass. A gentle cloudiness from the Munich yeast suspension creates an inviting, approachable visual presence.

pale goldenhazyfine headsoft carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with ripe banana esters and warm clove phenols in equal measure, characteristic of the Munich yeast strain. Beneath these dominant notes sit subtle herbal hop whispers and a light citrus undertone that adds lift. The wheat malt foundation provides soft sweetness without dominating the fermentation aromatics.

ripe bananacloveherbal hopscitrus undertone

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and smooth, delivering wheat sweetness with spicy phenolic complexity that mirrors the nose. Clove and banana flavors persist through the mid-palate, layered with soft herbal bitterness and a delicate citrus edge. At 8.3% ABV, the alcohol integrates seamlessly, warming rather than dominating the overall structure.

wheat sweetnessspicy phenolsfull-bodiedsoft bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderate in length, with lingering clove and banana fading to a gentle herbal dryness. A soft, lingering bitterness balances the yeast-derived sweetness without leaving harshness.

clove fadeherbal drynessmoderate finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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