German Style Weissbier

Weissbier No 5 – German Style

Franschhoek Beer Company · South Africa · Western Cape

Weissbier No 5 – German Style is a german style weissbier brewed by Franschhoek Beer Company in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0%. Banana aromas that make way for subtle notes of clove and bubble gum. Low bitterness, high carbonation.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)5.0%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About German Style Weissbier beer

Weiss (wheat) beers are brewed with a significant proportion of wheat, producing a light, refreshing beer with banana and clove notes.

How to serve Weissbier No 5 – German Style

For the best experience, serve Weissbier No 5 – German Style at 4–7 °C in a tall weizen glass. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the german style weissbier style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with seafood, summer salads and light chicken dishes.

How strong is Weissbier No 5 – German Style?

At 5.0% ABV, Weissbier No 5 – German Style sits in the standard range for everyday drinking. A single serving delivers roughly the amount of pure alcohol shown below — useful for pacing yourself and staying under South Africa’s 0.05% blood-alcohol driving limit.

ServingPure alcohol
330 ml13 g
440 ml17 g

Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Weissbier No 5 – German Style?+

Weissbier No 5 – German Style has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0%. It is brewed by Franschhoek Beer Company in Western Cape.

What style of beer is Weissbier No 5 – German Style?+

Weissbier No 5 – German Style is a German Style Weissbier brewed by Franschhoek Beer Company. Weiss (wheat) beers are brewed with a significant proportion of wheat, producing a light, refreshing beer with banana and clove notes.

Who brews Weissbier No 5 – German Style?+

Weissbier No 5 – German Style is brewed by Franschhoek Beer Company, based in Western Cape, South Africa.

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