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Schneider Weisse TAP6 Aventinus

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First brewed in 1907 under Mathilde Schneider, Aventinus is the brewery's wheat doppelbock: a dark ruby, bottle-conditioned wheat bock of equal parts wheat and barley malt, brewed from 18.5 °Plato, open-fermented and hopped with Hallertauer Herkules. Ripe banana, raisin and plum lead the nose, joined by clove, a touch of liquorice and roasted malt. The palate is full and warming, with caramel and dark bread under a soft sweetness, restrained bitterness and a smooth finish.

ABV
8.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter16 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark22
PaceSipper

AWARDS

Gold · 2014
World Beer Cup
South German-Style Weizenbock
Bronze · 2018
European Beer Star
South German-Style Weizenbock Dunkel
Silver · 2018
World Beer Cup
South German-Style Weizenbock
Gold · 2020
European Beer Star
South German-Style Weizenbock Dunkel
Gold · 2021
European Beer Star
South German-Style Weizenbock Dunkel
Gold · 2022
European Beer Star
South German-Style Weizenbock Dunkel
Gold · 2023
European Beer Star
Bronze · 2023
World Beer Cup
South German-Style Weizenbock
Gold · 2024
European Beer Star
South German-Style Weizenbock Dunkel
Gold · 2025
European Beer Star
★Gold — World Beer Cup (South German-Style Weizenbock)
★Bronze — European Beer Star (South German-Style Weizenbock Dunkel)
★Silver — World Beer Cup (South German-Style Weizenbock)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
clovebananaroasted
clove
banana
roasted
caramel
dark fruit
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent ripe banana and stone fruit—raisin and plum dominate the top notes.
also:malty,wheat
not found:hoppy,chocolate,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schneider Weisse TAP6 Aventinus

◎ Appearance

Deep ruby-brown hue with slight cloudiness from natural bottle conditioning. A dense, off-white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine lacing. Carbonation is moderate and persistent, creating a soft, creamy visual presence.

deep ruby-brownbottle-conditioned hazedense headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent ripe banana and stone fruit—raisin and plum dominate the top notes. Warm spice emerges clearly: clove and a whisper of licorice meld with darker roasted malt undertones. The overall impression is complex and layered, neither aggressive nor overly fruity.

ripe bananaraisin and plumclove spiceroasted malt

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and warming, with caramel sweetness and dark bread character moving through the middle. Restrained bitterness—around 16 IBU—sits quietly beneath the malt-driven structure, allowing the wheat and barley base to shine. The finish is smooth and moreish, with lingering warmth.

full-bodiedcaramel sweetnessdark breadrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is long and gently warming, with a soft malt sweetness and subtle spice that fades gradually. No harshness or cloying character intrudes; the alcohol sits well in the background.

warming finishmalt sweetnesslong aftertaste
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
87
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.

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