BREWS

HISTORY OF THE BEER STYLE
Weizenbock is German term for a strong hefeweizen, which means yeast “hefe” and wheat “weizen.” What makes this beer very different is that wheat malt is used, thus the name. These beers are made with 50% wheat malt and use a special yeast that imparts a distinct flavor. These beers are not filtered and are supposed to be cloudy in appearance.

THE ABITA SELECTION: WEIZENBOCK
Our weizenbock is an American style strong wheat beer. It is made from 50% malted wheat and 50% malted barley. The wheat is used to give a distinctive flavor and because of its high protein content, a light hazy color. We use an American wheat yeast strain that will give the beer a fruity aroma and flavor, but not a clove flavor that is associated with German styles. We use Cascade hops to give a slight citrus flavor, but only in very small amounts so the flavors from the wheat and yeast will be predominant. This beer is not filtered so it will be cloudy in appearance, but will still be very refreshing even though it is 8% ABV.

FOOD PAIRINGS
Our weizenbock is very versatile and can be paired with almost anything. It is very good with most salads and also cheese plates. It is also a perfect match for traditional New Orleans brunches. This beer can accompany veal and most seafood dishes.

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Enjoy,
Mark Wilson - Brewmaster
Abita Brewing Company