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10 German Wheat Beer

3 styles in this category.

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10A

Weissbier

A pale, refreshing, lightly-hopped German wheat beer with high carbonation, dry finish, fluffy mouthfeel, and a distinctive banana-and-clove weizen yeast fermentation profile.

ABV
4.3–5.6%
IBU
8–15
SRM
2–6
Gold to deep gold
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10B

Dunkles Weissbier

A moderately dark German wheat beer with a distinctive banana-and-clove weizen yeast fermentation profile, supported by a toasted bread or caramel malt flavor. Highly carbonated and refreshing, with a creamy, fluffy tex…

ABV
4.3–5.6%
IBU
10–18
SRM
14–23
Brown to dark brown
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10C

Weizenbock

A strong and malty German wheat beer combining the best wheat and yeast flavors of a Weissbier with the rich maltiness, strength, and body of a Bock. The style range includes Bock and Doppelbock strength, with variation…

ABV
6.5–9%
IBU
15–30
SRM
6–25
Deep amber to brown
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Style guide data is based on the BJCP Style Guidelines. Guides from bjcp.org.

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