Nomcraft Brewing Releases a Weizen Doppelbock
Nomcraft Brewing in Aridagawa Town, Wakayama, announced "WEIZEN DOPPELBOCK" as a new addition to its NOMCLASSIC series. Highlighting flavors reminiscent of caramel, creamy notes, and banana bread, it is a beer that gives a traditional German style a distinctly Nomcraft finish.
Hop BroToday’s new release is Nomcraft Brewing from Aridagawa Town, Wakayama, bringing out a NOMCLASSIC new beer, "WEIZEN DOPPELBOCK"!
MugiWhoa! That name is intense! Wei...zen... dop...pel... bok... is that a spell?
Hop BroThe style is Weizen Doppelbock. It’s a traditional German style, and Nomcraft has put together a beer with notes of caramel, creamy richness, and banana bread in its own way.
MugiWhat is that even like? So what does Weizen plus Doppelbock actually taste like?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it’s the softness you get from wheat, plus the deep malt richness of a dark, strong beer. And at 8.0% ALC, it has plenty of heft, while still aiming for a smooth mouthfeel.
Mugi8%?! That sounds strong! And yet smooth? That contrast is wild!
Hop BroThe numbers are interesting too: IBU 17 means the bitterness is restrained, and CO2 at 2.8 volumes gives it a finer, creamier carbonation. That’s why the "creamy banana, toast bread, caramel" notes stand out so well.
MugiOhhh! The technical terms are hard, but basically it means, ‘not too bitter, softly aromatic, and rich and tasty’!
Hop BroExactly. The malt bill layers Weizen, Munich, Mela Red, Crystal Maple, and Wheat Black, with Princely hops and Weizen yeast. It’s a very carefully designed beer.
MugiPork chop, beef stew, and banana bread as pairings... my stomach reacted before I did!
Hop BroWith Sebastian from BET helping out and brewer Mark’s comments included too, this release really shows how broadly Nomcraft is pursuing its classic line. I already want to drink it.
MugiI want to drink it right now too! Let’s bring some banana bread and go toast to it!
At 11:25 on March 11, 2026, Nomcraft Brewing announced the release of its new "WEIZEN DOPPELBOCK." In the post, the beer was introduced as a take on a traditional German style, with flavor impressions of caramel x creamy x banana bread.
Published Specs
- Style: Weizen Doppelbock
- ALC: 8.0%
- IBU: 17
- CO2: 2.8 volumes
- JAN code: 4582573770512
The ingredients use Weizen, Munich, Mela Red, Crystal Maple, and Wheat Black malts. The hops are Princely, and the yeast is Weizen. The tasting notes are "creamy banana, toast bread, caramel," and the food pairings listed are pork chop, beef stew, and banana bread.
In the brewer’s note, the brewery mentions working with Sebastian of the German ingredient supplier BET, along with comments from brewer Mark, while also touching on the background of this style. The design appears to aim for a smooth drinking experience while retaining a robust alcohol presence and rich malty depth.
Nomcraft Brewing is based in Aridagawa Town, Wakayama Prefecture, operating out of a renovated former nursery school. In addition to hop-forward modern styles, the brewery continues to release classic-style beers like this one, making this release another reminder of the breadth of its lineup.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s new release is Nomcraft Brewing from Aridagawa Town, Wakayama, bringing out a NOMCLASSIC new beer, "WEIZEN DOPPELBOCK"!
MugiWhoa! That name is intense! Wei...zen... dop...pel... bok... is that a spell?
Hop BroThe style is Weizen Doppelbock. It’s a traditional German style, and Nomcraft has put together a beer with notes of caramel, creamy richness, and banana bread in its own way.
MugiWhat is that even like? So what does Weizen plus Doppelbock actually taste like?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it’s the softness you get from wheat, plus the deep malt richness of a dark, strong beer. And at 8.0% ALC, it has plenty of heft, while still aiming for a smooth mouthfeel.
Mugi8%?! That sounds strong! And yet smooth? That contrast is wild!
Hop BroThe numbers are interesting too: IBU 17 means the bitterness is restrained, and CO2 at 2.8 volumes gives it a finer, creamier carbonation. That’s why the "creamy banana, toast bread, caramel" notes stand out so well.
MugiOhhh! The technical terms are hard, but basically it means, ‘not too bitter, softly aromatic, and rich and tasty’!
Hop BroExactly. The malt bill layers Weizen, Munich, Mela Red, Crystal Maple, and Wheat Black, with Princely hops and Weizen yeast. It’s a very carefully designed beer.
MugiPork chop, beef stew, and banana bread as pairings... my stomach reacted before I did!
Hop BroWith Sebastian from BET helping out and brewer Mark’s comments included too, this release really shows how broadly Nomcraft is pursuing its classic line. I already want to drink it.
MugiI want to drink it right now too! Let’s bring some banana bread and go toast to it!
