Which is a strong, malty, fruity, wheat-based ale?

• A. Weizenbock
• B. Dunkels Weissbier
• C. Weissbier
• D. Witbier

Answer: (D)

Think of a wheat beer that wears its strength and maltiness on its sleeve, while still delivering fruity character from the yeast. Weizenbock fits that description perfectly. It starts with a wheat-based foundation, like other Weizen styles, but it’s brewed with a higher gravity and a richer malt bill, giving a fuller, warmer, more pronounced malt character. The yeast in this style tends to produce fruity esters (often banana-like notes) that mingle with the malt sweetness, adding that fruity dimension you’re looking for. All of this comes together to make a strong, malty, fruity, wheat-based ale.

Dunkels Weissbier and Weissbier are wheat beers with malt and fruity notes, but they’re not as strong or malt-forward as a Weizenbock. Witbier is a pale, spiced wheat beer that emphasizes citrus and spice rather than a strong malt backbone.