Weihenstephaner Korbinian
Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan
- From:
- Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan
- Germany
- Style:
- Doppelbock
Ranked #4 - ABV:
- 7.4%
- Score:
- 93
Ranked #3,347 - Avg:
- 4.2 | pDev: 9.05%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 1,406
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Apr 29, 2026
- Added:
- Sep 12, 2001
- Wants:
- 270
- Gots:
- 409
SCORE
93
Outstanding
93
Outstanding
Our Korbinian, the full-bodied, dark Doppelbock with light brown foam, wins beer-lovers over with a balance of fruity hints of plums and figs, a dark malt aroma - reminiscent of toffee, nuts and chocolate. Its roasted flavour goes well with smoked meat and fish as well as venison and poultry. Brewed according to our centuries-old brewing tradition on the Weihenstephan hill.
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Ratings by CLCasella:
Rated by CLCasella from Massachusetts
4.59/5 rDev +9.3%
look: 5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
4.59/5 rDev +9.3%
look: 5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
I love this beer in winter after cross country skiing. It's delicious.
Feb 12, 2026More User Ratings:
Reviewed by zotzot from Vermont
4.16/5 rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.16/5 rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Drinking out of a small goblet.
Pours a slightly reddish mahogany with a thin head.
Fair mouth feel.
Malt forward. Tastes of dark malt with hints of chocolate and coffee.
Apr 29, 2026Pours a slightly reddish mahogany with a thin head.
Fair mouth feel.
Malt forward. Tastes of dark malt with hints of chocolate and coffee.
Reviewed by Snorcross97 from New Jersey
4.55/5 rDev +8.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
4.55/5 rDev +8.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Pours a beautiful Crystal brown with saturated red hues and a light brown head. Notes of caramel, chocolate, and toffee dominate. The mouthfeel is relatively light for a Doppelbock. A slight alcohol tinge is noticeable at chilled temps but as the beer warms they disappear. Highly recommend drinking this closer to room temp than you're used to. Superb.
Mar 25, 2026
Reviewed by Caoimhin from Pennsylvania
3.97/5 rDev -5.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
3.97/5 rDev -5.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
It is a good beer and really does have notes of plums and figs. The mouthfeel is a little flat. The head is not lasting. There is no lacing. The aroma is one dimensional sweetness. Overall, it is still a decent beer because it tastes good.
Oct 07, 2025Reviewed by EH33905 from Florida
4.21/5 rDev +0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.21/5 rDev +0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
L: Dark coffee with small foam head
S: plums, figs, toffee, and chocolate
F: medium mouthfeel
T: Malt, chocolote, plums, and spice. Slight alcohol on the backend.
O: A solid dopplebock from a legendary brewer.
Sep 27, 2025S: plums, figs, toffee, and chocolate
F: medium mouthfeel
T: Malt, chocolote, plums, and spice. Slight alcohol on the backend.
O: A solid dopplebock from a legendary brewer.
Reviewed by CoasterRider from Washington
4.62/5 rDev +10%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
4.62/5 rDev +10%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
This beer pours a chocolate brown with a small head. Aroma is light semi-sweet chocolate with a hint of hops. Mouthfeel is good, doesn't feel like 7.4% or taste like it
Sep 13, 2025
Reviewed by NeilSilber1 from California
4.53/5 rDev +7.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.53/5 rDev +7.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
This classic old century brew pours dark coffee with light brown foamy cap on draught at Ludwigs Biergarten Mountain Gate. Sweet beautiful notes of fig, plum, creamy dark chocolate, caramel coffee malt and love make this a true gold standard German brew in its Doppelbock class at 7.4% ABV & 32 IBU.
Aug 31, 2025
Rated by ttoadee from Texas
4.05/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.05/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
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Aug 15, 2025
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