Kelheim, Germany
Weizen Eisbock
Style: Eisbock
Availability: Limited - Year Round
Format: 330ml
ABV: 12.0%
Batch: 2009/12446
Bottle text & Info:
Stronger than strong. Powerful aromas and an intense flavor.
The ideal digestive after a great dish.
Up until the 1940's, Aventinus was shipped all over Bavaria in containers lacking temperature control. Consequently, the precious drink partially froze during transportation. Unaware that theb rew was concentrated by the separation of water from the liquid, people were baffled by this stronger version of Aventinus. By chance, the first Aventinus Eisbock was created.
Well aware of this story, Hans Peter Drexler, brewmaster at the Schneider Brewery, decided to recreate this classic "mistake" in a modern controlled facility. Thus, the Aventinus Eisbock is reborn sixty years later. Now it's brewed in limited qualities throughout the year.
Well aware of this story, Hans Peter Drexler, brewmaster at the Schneider Brewery, decided to recreate this classic "mistake" in a modern controlled facility. Thus, the Aventinus Eisbock is reborn sixty years later. Now it's brewed in limited qualities throughout the year.
Tasting Notes:
So here goes, my first Eisbock, ever. Pours burgundy with a half inch tan head that quickly recedes to a thin line around the glass. Banana, clove, plum and solvent like alcohol on the nose. Thick and sweet mouthfeel- damn near chewy. I recommend you swirl this ale vigorously. Tons of yeast along the bottom of the bottle, so much that it even clumps at the bottom of the pint glass after the pour. Swirl it! Don't forget your Vitamin B. I digress, clove and spice up front with medium to high carbonation increasing drinkability. Estery notes intermingling through the finish. A straight forward malt dominated ale that is pretty smooth for such incredibly elevated ABV. A pretty cool piece of German brewing history and a staple of beer geeks who cellar. An excellent sipper that improves with age up to ten or so years.
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