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Schneider Weisse TAP5 Hopfenweisse

G. Schneider & Sohn
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🌍 Germany · Weizenbock · One of 15 Weizenbocks in hopIQ

Created in 2007 as a transatlantic collaboration with a New York brewer and part of the range since 2008, Hopfenweisse is a strong, bottle-conditioned wheat bock brewed from 18.5 °Plato. Hallertauer Tradition and Saphir go in during the boil and again as a dry hop. The nose is intensely floral with tropical fruit such as mango, papaya and pineapple, plus apricot and ripe banana. Biscuity malt sweetness and tangerine carry the palate before a firm bitterness and a warming finish.

ABV
8.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
dark22

AWARDS

Gold · 2021
European Beer Star
New-Style Hefeweizen
Gold · 2023
European Beer Star
New-Style Hefeweizen
Gold · 2025
European Beer Star
Gold — European Beer Star (New-Style Hefeweizen)
Gold — European Beer Star (New-Style Hefeweizen)
Gold — European Beer Star
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
Full body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Somewhat creamy mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A frame with real heft — the palate has plenty to hold onto through the finish.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Weizenbock.
Hop character
floral
tropical
citrusy
Fermentation & yeast
banana
fruity
yeasty
Malt character
maltywheat

FEATURED IN

Featured inThe Best German Strong Beers

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schneider Weisse TAP5 Hopfenweisse

Appearance

Deep golden amber with a hazy, turbid body characteristic of a bottle-conditioned wheat bock. A thick, persistent head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine lacing throughout the drink. The cloudiness derives from suspended yeast and wheat proteins, a hallmark of the style.

deep golden amberhazy, yeast-cloudedthick head retention

Aroma

The nose is intensely floral and aromatic, driven by the Hallertauer Tradition and Saphir hops used in both boil and dry hop. Tropical stone fruit dominates—mango, papaya, and pineapple leap forward—alongside ripe apricot and banana. Beneath the hop character lies a subtle biscuity malt sweetness that grounds the profile.

intense floraltropical fruitmango, papaya, pineapplebiscuity malt base

Taste

The palate opens with gentle biscuity malt sweetness and tangerine citrus notes that evolve through the mid-palate. A firm, clean bitterness builds steadily, balancing the wheat beer's inherent sweetness without overwhelming it. The malty foundation provides body and warmth befitting the 8.2% ABV, while the dual-use hops continue their fruity and spicy dialogue.

biscuit malt sweetnesstangerine citrusfirm, clean bitternesswarming alcohol

Finish

The finish is warming and lingering, with a persistent bitter grip and a faint tropical-fruit echo. The high alcohol presence adds to the sense of depth without harshness.

warming, lingeringpersistent bitter aftertaste
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
91
Taste
88
Appearance
85
Finish
81
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Schneider Weisse TAP5 Hopfenweisse

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 Schneider Weisse TAP5 Hopfenweisse

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 tropical, floral, fruity character as Schneider Weisse TAP5 Hopfenweisse will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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