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Rothaus Weizenbock

Badische Staatsbrauerei Rothaus
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🌍 Germany · Weizenbock · One of 15 Weizenbocks in hopIQ

Weizenbock is the strong wheat beer of the Tannenzäpfle anniversary series, released as a limited edition for the colder months. It is brewed from wheat malt with top-fermenting yeast and Black Forest spring water to an original gravity of 16.8 °P and given a long, quiet maturation. The aroma combines ripe banana with dark fruit and a hint of caramel. The body is full and soft, the bitterness low, and the strength shows as a rounded warmth that carries the fruit and caramel into a deep finish.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Mild13 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
dark22
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Very crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very crisp and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Weizenbock.
Malt character
wheat
caramel
Fermentation & yeast
banana
fruity
yeasty
Distinctive notes
dark fruit

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rothaus Weizenbock

Appearance

Deep amber to copper-brown, reflecting the 22 SRM and the inclusion of darker malts in the grain bill. The beer presents good clarity with a dense, cream-colored head that exhibits strong lacing and persistence. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presence.

deep amberdense headgood lacingmoderate carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with prominent ripe banana and stone fruit esters characteristic of wheat beer fermentation. Beneath this fruity profile lies a subtle caramel sweetness and hints of dark dried fruit—plum and raisin—balanced by the soft, clean yeast character. The overall impression is warm and inviting without any sharp phenolic or spicy notes.

ripe bananadark fruitcaramel sweetnessclean yeast

Taste

The palate is full and soft, with the wheat malt providing a smooth, slightly creamy foundation. Banana and dark fruit flavors dominate the mid-palate, accompanied by subtle caramel undertones that add depth without cloying. Bitterness is restrained at 13 IBU, allowing the malt sweetness and fruit esters to take the lead; the 7% ABV manifests as a gentle warmth rather than harshness.

soft wheat maltbanana-forwardlow bitternesssubtle caramel

Finish

The finish is deep and lingering, with the fruit and caramel notes extending into a warm, rounded aftertaste. There is no sharp cutoff; instead, the beer fades gracefully with a gentle sweetness and the pleasant warmth of moderate alcohol strength.

lingering finishwarm aftertastefruity fade
85
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
85
Appearance
84
Finish
85
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Rothaus Weizenbock

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 Rothaus Weizenbock

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 banana, wheat, dark fruit character as Rothaus Weizenbock will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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