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Kuchlbauer Aloysius

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World Beer Cup 2026 Bronze. A powerful Bavarian Weizenbock with ripe banana, vanilla and caramel malt, lively carbonation and a long, warming finish. Named after a Bavarian saint.

ABV
7.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
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AWARDS

Bronze · 2026
World Beer Cup 2026
★Bronze — World Beer Cup 2026
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
bananawheatvanilla
banana
wheat
vanilla
caramel
yeasty
honey
Aroma
The nose is dominated by classic Bavarian wheat beer aromatics with prominent ripe banana and subtle vanilla notes.
also:bubblegum
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kuchlbauer Aloysius

◎ Appearance

Kuchlbauer Aloysius displays a beautiful amber to copper hue characteristic of a traditional Weizenbock. The beer presents excellent clarity with a dense, creamy white head that demonstrates impressive retention. Lively carbonation creates a dynamic visual presentation with persistent bubbles rising through the glass.

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◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by classic Bavarian wheat beer aromatics with prominent ripe banana and subtle vanilla notes. Warm spice and clove characteristics emerge alongside toasted bread and caramel malt undertones. The yeast-driven profile is inviting and complex, with gentle alcohol warmth evident but well-integrated.

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◐ Taste

The palate opens with rich malty sweetness and substantial wheat character that builds a full, creamy body. Banana and clove flavors blend seamlessly with bread-like complexity and gentle vanilla notes. Low bitterness (15 IBU) allows the malt and yeast-derived flavors to shine, while moderate alcohol warmth adds depth without harshness.

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◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming with lingering banana and spice notes that gradually fade. A pleasant drying sensation emerges without astringency, leaving a satisfying, malty aftertaste.

long warminglingering bananamalty aftertaste
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
88
Appearance
85
Finish
86
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.

Finding a similar Weizenbock

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