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Tanngnjostir und Tanngrisnir

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Named after the two goats that pull Thor's chariot, this Weizendoppelbock is built on large amounts of wheat and barley malt, with a small share of smoked malt added as an accent. The top-fermenting wheat beer yeast contributes a fruity note of ripe banana, and Perle hops are used sparingly. Fine, well-integrated carbonation meets a substantial body and gives a creamy mouthfeel. It has 7.5% ABV.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
bananawheatfruity
banana
wheat
fruity
malty
smoky
yeasty
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced ripe banana—a hallmark of the top-fermenting wheat yeast—layered beneath soft, bread-like malt sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tanngnjostir und Tanngrisnir

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper-brown, reflecting the Weizenbock's malt-forward character and subtle smoked malt contribution. The head is substantial and persistent, with fine, well-integrated carbonation creating a creamy collar that clings to the glass. Clarity is slightly hazy, characteristic of the wheat beer yeast's natural cloudiness.

deep amberpersistent headfine carbonationwheat yeast haze

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced ripe banana—a hallmark of the top-fermenting wheat yeast—layered beneath soft, bread-like malt sweetness. A gentle wisp of smoke emerges in the background, adding subtle complexity without dominating. Perle hops contribute a restrained, understated herbal and floral undertone.

ripe bananabread maltlight smokeherbal restraint

◐ Taste

Full-bodied and voluptuous on entry, the palate is driven by wheat and barley malt sweetness with a creamy, almost silky texture. Banana and subtle smoke notes continue from the aroma, while the low bitterness (20 IBU) permits the malt profile to dominate without becoming cloying. The mouthfeel remains refined despite the substantial ABV and body.

creamy bodymalt-forwardlow bitternessbanana-smoke balance

◑ Finish

The finish is warm and lingering, with the smoke and wheat malt sweetness persisting gently on the palate. A mild dryness emerges late, providing gentle closure without harshness.

warm finishmalt sweetnessgentle dryness
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
78
Finish
77
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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