Saint Vitus was a Christian saint of legend from Sicily who was martyred by co-ruling Roman Emperors Diocletian and Maximian in 303. Saint Vitus' Day is celebrated on 15 June, or 28 June in the Gregorian calendar. In the late Middle Ages, people in central Europe celebrated the feast of Vitus by dancing before his statue; this activity eventually passed its name on to the neurological disorder known as Sydenham's chorea. Vitus might also be considered the patron saint of dancers and of entertainers. Brewed according to centuries-old traditions on the Weihenstephan hill, the Bavarian weizenbock beer Weihenstephan Vitus was acclaimed in 2011 as the World's Best Beer. Generating a respectable 7.7% ABV, the complex 16.5% OG grain bill is well balanced by only 17 IBUs of hop bittering. Praised for its medium body, creamy texture and long finish, fans love the banana, clove and wheat aromas which combine with floral and citrus flavors. Celebrate! Also available at the Liederkranz are two other excellent representative beers from this outstanding producer. The Pils mpours a lovely golden-yellow and bright, and the 30 bittering units let the drinker know this one is a bit more hoppy compared to most of the other Pilsners around. A centuries-old brewing tradition on the "hill" generates great tension between the malt and hops. Enjoyment is guaranteed. The 5.4% ABV Hefe is not one their commonly available beers and is well balanced with light clove and banana flavors and light (14 IBU) hopping. LLK is pleased to have at least one Weihenstephan beer on tap almost all the time. Their wonderful beers reward every sip.