Wheat Beer

Strong beer

Non-alcoholic

Helles

2000 Euros for “Menschen in Not”: It is good tradition that our brewery donates a certain amount to the charity that has been brought to life by “Freisinger Tagblatt”. 2000 Euros will help people in need to soften the blows that life throws at them. Director Prof. Dr. Josef Schrädler handed the cheque to Manuel Eser, chief editor last week. The “Freisinger Tagblatt” helps people in need in the area without a lot of bureaucracy. This is a charity that we are proud to support.&nbsp;If you like to help: Donate to IBAN: DE57 7005 1003 0000 0001 90&nbsp;(Sparkasse Freising Moosburg).

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A good tradition: Weihenstephan donates 2000 Euros for charity

At the end of November, many breweries always look towards Nuremberg, where the European Beer Star is awarded every year at the Brau Beviale. And anyone who wins an award there can be particularly pleased - after all, the EBS is considered to be highly prestigious.&nbsp;Weihenstephaner Kristallweißbier won Silver in the South German-Style Kristallweizen category. This speciality beer is characterized by a pleasantly tangy taste, a hint of banana and a clear appearance in the glass. A brief look behind the scenes at Weihenstephan: Abroad, the beer is mainly consumed in the USA and Australia, in Germany in Baden-Württemberg, most of all.Weihenstephan's golden boy Vitus also struck again: After winning Gold in 2023, our wheat bock came out on top again! Vitus, which tastes more like a fruity wheat beer despite its 7.7% abv, impressed with its intense banana notes and high drinkability. A mouthfeel that is second to none - confirmed by the European Beer Star award.Prof. Dr. Josef Schrädler, Director of the brewery, was more than satisfied with the results: “These two specialty beers have not only been top notch at beer competitions around the world for years, but also with the fans, who continue to demand them.” Confirmation by the jury at the European Beer Star was the icing on the cake, explained Dr. Schrädler.Tobias Zollo, Technical Director and Head Brewmaster, is particularly pleased to see his favorite beer once again adorned with gold: “Our Vitus is unique.” Of course, he says with a smile on his face, “all our beers are special” - but the Weizenbock simply stands out. He shares this success with his team, as it is above all “our brewers who work hard every day to deliver the highest quality”. And now, Zollo said, they had succeeded once again.

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The golden boys continue to shine: two medals at the European Beer Star

Weihenstephaner Hefeweißbier Dunkel has been on a triumphal march. On the first day of the World Beer Awards in the United Kingdom, the specialty was named Germany's best dark wheat beer - and on day two it went even further: the titles of world's best of its kind and overall best wheat beer worldwide topped it all off. But that was not all the medals that the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan took home.The aromas of ripe banana, the fine sparkling effervescence, the velvety mouthfeel - Weihenstephaner Hefeweißbier Dunkel provides plenty of arguments for a top ranking. The tasting panels at the World Beer Awards obviously saw it the same way - and awarded the beer several medals: a brilliant achievement by the Weihenstephan brewers! But other Weihenstephan specialty beers also won prizes: The Weizenbock Vitus was named Germany's best of its kind, the Hefeweißbier won silver in its category, and the Kristallweißbier and the Original each won bronze in their respective styles.Plenty of precious metal for the Weihenstephan beers - but what Director Prof. Dr. Josef Schrädler was particularly pleased about was the success of the "Dunkel": "The Hefeweißbier Dunkel has gained more and more momentum in recent years. We were delighted that it has now been named the world's best wheat beer at the World Beer Awards, which is anything but easy." The competition was once again fierce: breweries from all over the world submitted beers, and the experts were busy tasting them over the course of two days.The result also put Head Brewmaster Tobias Zollo in high spirits: “It is wonderful to see that not only our flagship beers receive the recognition they deserve, but that the other styles are also appreciated. It is an incredible confirmation of the work of our brewers that the world's best wheat beer comes from Weihenstephan.”

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The world's best wheat beer comes from Weihenstephan!

Brewing Process

Braupakt 2024 is a Blonde Ale - filtered, strong and top-fermented. Yeast from Weihenstephan, hops from the Hallertau and the area around St. Bernardus in Belgium make for a spicy taste.

Braupakt 2024

The Weihenstephaner Helles is perfect with a classical, Bavarian cold meal, but also the ideal accompaniment to a hearty roast or Schnitzel. Brewed with centuries-old brewing experience on the Weihenstephan Hill.



Weihenstephaner Helles

Our wheat beer is the most widely recognized product of the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan.

Our dark wheat beer is for those who truly savor beer – perfect for pairing with game, roast pork as well as desserts.

Dark Wheat Beer

The clarity of our Kristallweissbier is achieved through filtration, and it is the only top-fermented beer brewed by the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan that is not cloudy.

Kristallweissbier

Our pale wheat bock is lagered for an extended period of time, resulting in a perfectly balanced strong beer with a rounded character.

Vitus

There is something special about our non-alcoholic wheat beer. Unlike other breweries, which halt the fermentation process prematurely – our beer is given the time it needs to allow its refreshing flavor to unfold. Subsequently, the alcohol is removed from the beer using falling film evaporation, a technique developed together with the Technical University of Munich-Weihenstephan. The result: fewer calories and carbohydrates and yet a truly enjoyable beer...

Weihenstephaner Non-Alcoholic

The sweet notes are offset by roasted malt flavors making this beer an excellent accompaniment to smoked meats and fish. Korbinian doppelbock is also delicious with desserts or chocolate.

Korbinian

The long maturation period provides the beer with a strong character that pairs well with hearty dishes but also with salads, poultry and stews.

Original Premium

Our pilsner is as a classic aperitif and agreeably quickens the appetite, a delightful overture to a culinary experience. Served with a meal, it also complements cheese, delicate fish or carpaccio.

Pilsner

Festbier is delicious with simple dishes, roasted chicken and flavorful Alpine cheese.

Festbier

1516 Kellerbier was first brewed to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Bavarian Reinheitsgebot (purity law for beer). It has rapidly become an insider tip among beer enthusiasts and is often served with grilled foods, roasts and cheeses.

1516 Kellerbier

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The Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan is focused on Tradition while being a state-of-the-art enterprise at the same time. It is located in Freising Bavaria on the top of the Weihenstephaner hill.

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