Erdinger Weissbier Pikantus
Erdinger Weissbräu
- From:
- Erdinger Weissbräu
- Germany
- Style:
- Weizenbock
Ranked #30 - ABV:
- 7.3%
- Score:
- 87
Ranked #20,547 - Avg:
- 3.87 | pDev: 10.08%
- Reviews:
- 304
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Apr 05, 2025
- Added:
- Jan 28, 2002
- Wants:
- 42
- Gots:
- 101
SCORE
87
Very Good
87
Very Good
ERDINGER Pikantus is already a legend during the “strong beer season”. But with its complex symphony of aromas, it also stimulates the taste buds – making it a perfect aperitif.
With an ABV of 7.3% and an original wort of 16.7°P, this bock beer is ERDINGER Weissbräu’s strongest contender.
For a true Bavarian aperitif, divide a bottle of ERDINGER Pikantus between two connoisseur glasses – with its dark color and smooth creamy head, Pikantus is already a feast for the eyes. The flavor that develops on the palate is well-rounded and malty with a hint of nutmeg and fine nougat. The sparkling nature of ERDINGER Pikantus harmonizes perfectly with its slightly sweet character, as well as its soft and delicate finish.
With an ABV of 7.3% and an original wort of 16.7°P, this bock beer is ERDINGER Weissbräu’s strongest contender.
For a true Bavarian aperitif, divide a bottle of ERDINGER Pikantus between two connoisseur glasses – with its dark color and smooth creamy head, Pikantus is already a feast for the eyes. The flavor that develops on the palate is well-rounded and malty with a hint of nutmeg and fine nougat. The sparkling nature of ERDINGER Pikantus harmonizes perfectly with its slightly sweet character, as well as its soft and delicate finish.
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Reviewed by Badonde from England
4.12/5 rDev +6.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.12/5 rDev +6.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Dark murky red-brown with a foamy but retentive buff head. On the nose, mild wheaty funk. On the tongue, an overwhelming coppery taste that continues into the finish. The ABV holds significant complexity, though, and once the copper fades it reveals dark berry, molasses, warm phenolic spice, salted caramel, and at the very core, sweet pear. Impressive complexity from Erdinger.
Aug 26, 2024
Rated by Manny1513
4.9/5 rDev +26.6%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
4.9/5 rDev +26.6%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
I really love and enjoy it flavor.
May 21, 2024
Reviewed by scott451 from Canada (ON)
4.1/5 rDev +5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
4.1/5 rDev +5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Poured a 500ml bottle into a tulip. A two finger fine tan head on a cloudy brown. Good head retention.
Toasted malt smells. Coffee.
Chocolate. Coffee towards the end. A very mild hop finish.
Medium body and carbonation, Creamy texture.
Overall very smooth and well balanced. An excellent Weizenbock.
Dec 30, 2023Toasted malt smells. Coffee.
Chocolate. Coffee towards the end. A very mild hop finish.
Medium body and carbonation, Creamy texture.
Overall very smooth and well balanced. An excellent Weizenbock.
Reviewed by janubio from Spain
4.26/5 rDev +10.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.26/5 rDev +10.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Bottle at Las Buenas Pulgas, served in a weizen glass. Dark chocolate color, big brown head with long retention, good lacing. Aroma of banana, cloves, figs, chocolate, licorice. Medium to full body, creamy texture, good carbonation. Taste of banana, caramel, malts, chocolate, figs. Very good.
Nov 19, 2023
Reviewed by Radome from Florida
4.19/5 rDev +8.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.19/5 rDev +8.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Poured from a 500ml bottle.
L - Crystal clear beer with a dark brown color and ruby highlights when held up to the light. Head is a light tan color, pours tall and is moderately persistent.
S - Delicious aromas of bready malt, wheat dinner rolls and light chocolate. Maybe some herbal and woody hops at a very low level.
T - Classic flavors for a German weizenbock: bready malt, chocolate and herbal hops. Maybe a hint of clove from the yeast.
F - Medium body and strong, spritzy carbonation. Moderate hops bitterness holds back the malt sweetness. Moderate alcohol presence feels about right for the ABV.
O - This is a great example of this style; delicious and well worth seeking out.
Feb 16, 2023L - Crystal clear beer with a dark brown color and ruby highlights when held up to the light. Head is a light tan color, pours tall and is moderately persistent.
S - Delicious aromas of bready malt, wheat dinner rolls and light chocolate. Maybe some herbal and woody hops at a very low level.
T - Classic flavors for a German weizenbock: bready malt, chocolate and herbal hops. Maybe a hint of clove from the yeast.
F - Medium body and strong, spritzy carbonation. Moderate hops bitterness holds back the malt sweetness. Moderate alcohol presence feels about right for the ABV.
O - This is a great example of this style; delicious and well worth seeking out.
Reviewed by RaulMondesi from California
3.34/5 rDev -13.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.34/5 rDev -13.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
It’s just not a good beer. Like J-Lo as a singer, like J-Lo as an actress…it’s just not good. Still, like J-Lo, it’s Erdinger - so they still get play in the press. Again, J-Lo isn’t horrible in any way. I mean, pop out of Raul’s birthday cake she can. But is she my first choice? Well, should I even ask?
Let’s go before we get kicked out.
Feb 02, 2023Let’s go before we get kicked out.
Reviewed by JayQue from Virginia
4/5 rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
My choice to accompany Thanksgiving dinner. Worked very nicely!!! Poured from a 500 ml bottle into my Aventinus Weizen glass, this beer has a rich mahogany color with a bubbly tan head. Head retention is about average and there is some lacing on the glass. Aroma and taste feature rich bready malt, some yeast and a little dark fruit and banana. Nice flavor pairs well with food. Mouthfeel is rich and smooth, no hint of the alcohol. Very enjoyable!!!!
Nov 26, 2022
Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho
3.46/5 rDev -10.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
3.46/5 rDev -10.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
500ml bottle from Dad Alpenhaus. Dark brown pour, tight beige head with good retention. Yeasty, malty aroma, dark bread, nutty. Taste is sweet, banana, pumpernickel and yeasty. Slick and smooth with a sturdy body.
Nov 21, 2022
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