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Harvest Moonglow

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Banana and spice meet warm bread and toasted nuts in this unfiltered weizenbock, brewed in the Bavarian tradition at 8.7% ABV and 13 IBU. Pilsner, wheat and dark wheat malts and Tettnang and Spalter hops make up the recipe. Victory calls it a fan favorite that rises again each season, available from July through September in cans and on draft.

ABV
8.7%
Bitterness
Mild13 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
dark22
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
banananuttyspicy
banana
nutty
spicy
wheat
toasty
bready
Aroma
A complex nose leads with prominent banana esters typical of Weizenbock yeast fermentation, underlaid by warm spice notes—clove and pepper—that emerge from the wheat malt bill.
also:malty,noble hop,yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Harvest Moonglow

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper hue with a slightly hazy, unfiltered character that reveals the beer's traditional Bavarian brewing roots. A dense, cream-colored head forms readily and clings to the glass with visible lacing. Carbonation is moderate and even, creating a soft, inviting visual presence.

deep amberunfiltered, hazycreamy headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

A complex nose leads with prominent banana esters typical of Weizenbock yeast fermentation, underlaid by warm spice notes—clove and pepper—that emerge from the wheat malt bill. Toasted grain and subtle noble hop character provide an earthy backbone, with hints of fresh bread dough adding textural depth. The overall impression is welcoming and full-bodied in the nose.

banana esterclove, pepper spicetoasted grainnoble hop earth

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft banana sweetness and warming spice that moves seamlessly into a rich, bready mid-palate anchored by toasted and dark wheat malts. Nutty undertones—hazelnut and almond—emerge as the beer sits, while a restrained noble hop bitterness (13 IBU) provides gentle balance without asserting dominance. Malt-driven and vollmundig, with minimal hop sharpness.

banana sweetnesstoasted, nutty maltsspiced warmthlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry-to-medium, with lingering banana, spice, and toasted grain notes that fade gracefully over several minutes. A subtle yeasty character and mild alcohol warmth (8.7% ABV) remain in the aftertaste without harshness.

dry-medium finishspiced aftertastewarming alcohol
83
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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

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

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