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Weihenstephaner Korbinian

Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan
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🌍 Germany · Doppelbock · One of 49 Doppelbocks in hopIQ

Named after Saint Korbinian, founder of the Weihenstephan monastery, this dark Doppelbock is brewed from barley malt to 18.3 °P original gravity. A light tan head sits over a gently fruity nose. On the palate, plum and fig meet dark malt flavours reminiscent of toffee, nuts and chocolate, with a roast character that stays dry rather than sweet. The body is full, and a restrained bitterness keeps the 7.4 % strength in balance.

ABV
7.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter16 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
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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
Gently sweet notes.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Somewhat creamy mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Full-bodied and gently sweet.

A slow, coating pour that settles on the tongue and rewards the sip that follows.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Doppelbock.
Malt character
malty
roasted
chocolate
nutty
caramel
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
dark fruit

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Weihenstephaner Korbinian

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany brown with a light tan head that settles to a persistent collar. The beer presents with excellent clarity, allowing the rich color to shine through. Carbonation is moderate, supporting steady lacing along the glass.

mahogany brownpersistent headclear

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with gentle dark fruit notes—plum and fig—layered with subtle toasted malt character. Beneath lies a restrained warmth from the 7.4% ABV, with hints of toffee and a faint nuttiness that invites closer inspection. The overall impression is refined rather than aggressive.

plum, figtoasted malttoffee notes

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with plum and fig meeting dark malt flavors of toffee, nuts, and chocolate. Mid-palate develops a dry roast character that prevents any cloying sweetness, while a restrained bitterness (16 IBU) maintains balance against the malt weight. The finish lingers with subtle chocolate and nut undertones.

plum, figchocolate, nutsdry roastbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with a dry, slightly warming aftertaste. Chocolate and toffee notes fade gradually, leaving the palate clean and inviting another sip.

dry finishwarming
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
89
Appearance
86
Finish
84
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Weihenstephaner Korbinian

Serve at 9–12°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 9–12°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Weihenstephaner Korbinian

About Doppelbock

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Doppelbock?

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 Doppelbock

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same full-bodied, malty, roasted character as Weihenstephaner Korbinian will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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