Malt aroma & flavor
Medium malty sweetness should be present. If dark, a mild roast malt character should emerge in the flavor and, to a lesser degree, in the aroma.
German Origin Ale Styles
South German-Style Weizenbock
Ale · Gold to very dark
What to expect
Malt character: Medium malty sweetness should be present. Hop character: Not present.
Reading guide · The complete guideline attributes below preserve the source’s qualifications.Color · SRM
4.5–30
Pale / strawBlack
Gold to very dark · Illustrative colors on the shared, uneven SRM scale.
Explore styles overlapping this color rangeAlcohol · ABV
7.0–9.5%
Reference scale, not a limit on official guideline values.
Bitterness · IBU
15–35
Measured bitterness; perceived bitterness is described in the guideline below.
Brewers Association 2026 · Printed guideline page 21 · PDF page 30. Color graphics are illustrative.
The guideline, in detail
Official style attributes, including what may be present and what should be absent.
Hop aroma & flavor
Not present
Perceived bitterness
Low
Body & mouthfeel
Medium to full
Clarity
If served with yeast, appearance may be very cloudy.
Color
Gold to very dark
Fermentation characteristics
Balanced, clove-like phenolic and fruity ester banana notes produce a well-rounded flavor and aroma. Diacetyl should not be present. Carbonation should be high.
Additional guideline notes & competition context
Beers in this style are made with at least 50 percent wheat malt. They are often roused during pouring, and, when yeast is present, will have a yeasty flavor and a fuller mouthfeel.
Technical specifications, including gravity
Original Gravity (°Plato) 1.066-1.080 (16.1-19.3 °Plato) • Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) 1.016-1.028 (4.1-7.1 °Plato) • Alcohol by Weight (Volume) 5.5%-7.5% (7.0%-9.5%) • Hop Bitterness (IBU) 15-35 • Color SRM (EBC) 4.5-30 (9-60 EBC)