Weihnachtsbier Also Known As:   Weihnachtsbockbier Weihnachtsbier is a seasonal brew, only available for Advent and Christmas. This is a strong beer brewed from the first barley and hops from the Fall harvest. Those beers with a higher alcohol content (7-8%) are called Weihnachtsbockbier. Classification:  Starkbier Type of Beer:  Lager Alcohol Content:  6-8% Extract Value:  12.5% Region:  Bavaria (Bayern) Beer Characteristics Dark amber to hazelnut brown in color. Malty sweet. Mildly hopped. Food Pairings Weihnachtsbier goes very well with other Christmas traditions: cookies, Lebkuchen, and other sweets.