Weihenstephaner Vitus
Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan

Weihenstephaner VitusWeihenstephaner Vitus
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From:
Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan
 
Germany
Style:
Weizenbock
Ranked #2
ABV:
7.7%
Score:
95
Ranked #1,151
Avg:
4.28 | pDev: 9.11%
Reviews:
1,397
Ratings:
4,016
Status:
Active
Rated:
Apr 08, 2025
Added:
Mar 02, 2007
Wants:
  302
Gots:
  758
Our light-coloured, spicy single-bock, “Vitus” is saturated with fine yeast and a creamy foam. It is a specialty with a round character based on the extra long storage time. The fruity smell of dried apricots joins aromas of citrus, cloves and hints of banana. Full-bodied and sparkling with an effervescent mouthfeel. Thus, the Vitus does not taste like a typical Bock beer but more like a noble, fruity wheat beer. Perfect with red meat, strong cheese and also able to guide desserts. Brewed according to our centuries-old brewing tradition on the Weihenstephan hill.
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Rated: 4.88 by igl from Russian Federation

Apr 08, 2025
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Reviewed by based_guy from Antarctica

4.19/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
This is a very smooth beer for one with 7.7% abv. It's not quite as bready or hearty as I honestly truly did expect to find in this beer. Overall it has really good flavor you won't regret buying this one but it falls short of the "s tier" if you will. I don't think this is a dynamic beer, but don't let that dissuade you from giving it a chance. Nothing unpleasant av is it this one.
Apr 05, 2025
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Reviewed by Spankyrightus from Maryland

4.79/5  rDev +11.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
The light golden straw color is nice and hazy. Pour it in a glass and it glows softly in the light.
The creamy head didn’t last as long as i thought it might.
Lovely banana and clove flavors are almost heavenly. Enjoyable hops flavor, tastes of tettnang verity. The soft flavors obscure the high alcohol content rather well. Pleasantly fruity and creamy on the finish.
Mar 30, 2025
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Reviewed by NickL58 from Oregon

5/5  rDev +16.8%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
If I was marooned on a desert island for the rest of my life and could only bring one beer with me, it would be this.

A: hazy golden, like a wheat field in the autumn.

S: like fresh baked banana bread.

T: heaven on Earth. Rich, full, malty, bready, primary banana and secondary clove notes.

F: like velvet in your mouth.

Overall, might be my new favorite beer.
Mar 16, 2025
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Rated by bluestringer from Georgia

4.87/5  rDev +13.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Really good. Add a little salt to it makes it even better.
Feb 24, 2025
 
Rated: 2.75 by katecincinnati from Korea (South)

Feb 22, 2025
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Reviewed by Chickenhawk9932 from Pennsylvania

4.18/5  rDev -2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Pours a hazy pale amber with a tan head that hangs around.

Smells of bananas, with wheat bread and fruit notes.

Taste follows nose with subtle complexity and good balance.
Feb 09, 2025
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Reviewed by dkoehler42 from New York

4.84/5  rDev +13.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
The itch for new struck, and I realized that as much as I enjoy Wiehenstephaner, I've never tried their Virus before. I think I've seen it, as it sounds familiar. It's a weizenbock at 7.7% ABV. It pours a hazy straw color with a white head, with heavy clothes on the nose. The clove is also forefront in The taste along with full-bodied malty sweetness. The mouthfeel is clean and perfect. This is an amazing beer, and my only nitpick is a little bit of a bitter note at the end of the sip.
Jan 28, 2025
 
Rated: 4.22 by aanth from District of Columbia

Jan 19, 2025
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Rated by Sinfull from New York

4.05/5  rDev -5.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Cloudy golden in color with a nice head. Malt sweetness on the nose with banana notes. Spicy taste with clove-like notes. Very good beer.
Jan 16, 2025
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Reviewed by ValentinaTereshkova from Pennsylvania

4.09/5  rDev -4.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a cloudy light amber with a moderate head. Lots of banana and honey aroma up front, with clove and other spices in the background. There's a bit of apple, pear, grape, and apricot too. On tasting, all of those aromas come together with some slightly toasted bread/biscuit flavor - maybe a bit of marzipan/almond there too.

The mouthfeel is dense and slightly syrupy in a way that lingers - like liquid banana bread but in a good way. Very low hop bitterness, but there might be a faint grassy and floral note in the finish. Carbonation and acidity does most of the work to balance the sweetness, and I feel like there's just enough of that crisp bite to work.

Overall, it feels like a heavier, more decadent hefeweizen and pulls it off fairly well. The upfront flavors are good and there's enough complexity in the background to keep it interesting. I'd stick with a regular hefe in warm weather, but this is a nice rich treat for warming up on a cold January evening.
Jan 11, 2025
 
Rated: 3.89 by Gugo_StCules from Italy

Jan 01, 2025
 
Rated: 4.75 by MobBarley from Oregon

Dec 27, 2024
 
Rated: 4.32 by Ben1313 from New Hampshire

Dec 07, 2024
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Reviewed by ATL6245 from Georgia

4.67/5  rDev +9.1%
look: 5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Appearance: Cloudy, straw yellow. Fluffy white head with excellent retention.

Aroma: spicy, banana-like note.

Flavor & Aftertaste: Banana, clove and spiciness. Dry. Restrained bitterness.

Mouthfeel: Medium bodied, drying. Effervescent. Moderate finish.

Overall: A very special beer. Not many like it these days. Cloudy pale yellow base supports and frothy white head with seemingly endless retention. Expected hefe aroma of banana and spices. Barely noticeable alcohol in aroma and flavor. Pleasant warming sensation at the end. Fine beer.
Nov 24, 2024
 
Rated: 4.34 by crhensel from New Jersey

Oct 25, 2024
 
Rated: 4.5 by kortex115 from California

Oct 13, 2024
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Reviewed by Steve555 from Wales

4.71/5  rDev +10%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Look is a great foamy head on a cloudy yellow body. Aroma is wonderful, some oranges and spices and cloves. Taste is sweet with citrus and spices, some hop coming through. Very smooth finish for the abv. This is the sort of beer only the Germans can do.
Oct 09, 2024