Weihenstephaner Vitus
Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan
- From:
- Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan
- Germany
- Style:
- Weizenbock
Ranked #3 - ABV:
- 7.7%
- Score:
- 95
Ranked #1,630 - Avg:
- 4.28 | pDev: 9.11%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 1,413
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Thursday at 12:46 PM
- Added:
- Mar 02, 2007
- Wants:
- 308
- Gots:
- 765
SCORE
95
World-Class
95
World-Class
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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Ratings by GRPunk:
Reviewed by GRPunk from Michigan
4.44/5 rDev +3.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
4.44/5 rDev +3.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
500 ml bottle from the Copper Vine into a weizen glass.
A- A careful pour still creates a huge head that crowns the glass, about 3-fingers of whipped cream. Golden-yellow body goes hazy with a yeast swirl and shows lots of carbonation. The head sustains at 1/2-finger and leaves thick, fluffy rings on the glass.
S- Bold and sweet. Gummy and bready. Hints of clove and peppery spices. Some banana and citrus. Lemon aroma grows with warmth.
T- Rich and flavorful, like an imperial hefeweizen. Banana bread is my first impression. Hints of lemon in the aftertaste. Spices become more apparent with warmth. It becomes something of a spicy holiday cake or bread. Very appropriate for the winter holidays, and more drinkable than many of the winter warmers or spiced Christmas beers.
M- Full bodied with enough carbonation to keep up and make things creamy. A little smooth alcohol warmth.
O- I've read about this one for years and just happened upon it at my local bottle shop. I've definitely been missing out. I'll actively seek this beer again (I should have grabbed another bottle or two). As refreshing as a hefeweizen, but bold and hearty enough to be more enjoyable during the winter months.
Dec 14, 2014A- A careful pour still creates a huge head that crowns the glass, about 3-fingers of whipped cream. Golden-yellow body goes hazy with a yeast swirl and shows lots of carbonation. The head sustains at 1/2-finger and leaves thick, fluffy rings on the glass.
S- Bold and sweet. Gummy and bready. Hints of clove and peppery spices. Some banana and citrus. Lemon aroma grows with warmth.
T- Rich and flavorful, like an imperial hefeweizen. Banana bread is my first impression. Hints of lemon in the aftertaste. Spices become more apparent with warmth. It becomes something of a spicy holiday cake or bread. Very appropriate for the winter holidays, and more drinkable than many of the winter warmers or spiced Christmas beers.
M- Full bodied with enough carbonation to keep up and make things creamy. A little smooth alcohol warmth.
O- I've read about this one for years and just happened upon it at my local bottle shop. I've definitely been missing out. I'll actively seek this beer again (I should have grabbed another bottle or two). As refreshing as a hefeweizen, but bold and hearty enough to be more enjoyable during the winter months.
More User Ratings:
Rated by BeerBaronA from California
4.19/5 rDev -2.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.19/5 rDev -2.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
82/100
May 31, 2026
Reviewed by zotzot from Vermont
4/5 rDev -6.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev -6.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Drinking out of a small goblet.
Pours a slightly hazy gold with a moderate head of tint bubbles.
Smells of lemons, mowed grass.
Good mouth feel. Creamy. Good carbonation.
Tastes of lemon,coriander. Spicy.
May 13, 2026Pours a slightly hazy gold with a moderate head of tint bubbles.
Smells of lemons, mowed grass.
Good mouth feel. Creamy. Good carbonation.
Tastes of lemon,coriander. Spicy.
Reviewed by G-Style from New York
4.02/5 rDev -6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.02/5 rDev -6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Good beer. A little bitter. More hoppy than wheat taste but a big banana flavor. I've had better German beers but Weihenstephaner doesn't ever disappoint.
Apr 18, 2026
Reviewed by moodenba from New York
4.13/5 rDev -3.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.13/5 rDev -3.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A gifted half liter bottle of Vitus 7.7% in early March, 2026. Bottle at about 45F, a portion poured into a glass. This is a pale weizen bock (label says "strong wheat"). Either description is OK by me. It's been a long while since I've had a weizen, so the review won't be too detailed. The beer is an enjoyable weizen. Flavor is nice, reminding me of regular Weihenstephaner Weizen. I don't detect much alcohol. I'll drink the stoppered remainder tomorrow.
Mar 07, 2026
Reviewed by MrOH from Virginia
4.07/5 rDev -4.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
4.07/5 rDev -4.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Cloudy, light gold, big white head, excellent retention, bands of lace
Bread, underripe bananas, clove aroma
Underripe bananas, apricot, the crumb of a nice white sourdough, clove on the finish
Fluffy, medium-light bodied, well carbonated
I prefer Aventinus, but this is a nice weizenbock at the lighter end of the spectrum
Jan 24, 2026Bread, underripe bananas, clove aroma
Underripe bananas, apricot, the crumb of a nice white sourdough, clove on the finish
Fluffy, medium-light bodied, well carbonated
I prefer Aventinus, but this is a nice weizenbock at the lighter end of the spectrum
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