Goose Island Dunkelweizenbock

from a growler brought up by Jory an PJ from GI to Bodega Brew Pub in La Crosse, WI . I like this. Classic Bavarian weisse characteristics. Great body. Nice play with those features and some smoothness that at the same time, is offset by a subtle sharpness. Very easy beer.

Rerate, shared growler with TAR and CB: Muddy brown with ruby highlight around the ring of small but dense tan head and good lace. The aroma has lots of yeasty esters of banana, lemongrass, clove, white pepper, caramel, mocha, smoke; very aromatic for the style. The taste starts wheaty and fruity with a caramel and smoky undertone. The yeast characters shine thoughout this beer yet is wonderfully balanced by the dark malts. The finish is spicy and twangy with a subdued pine tone. Some coffee and pumpernickel bread notes too. The feel is sharp and has a light bite, good depth on the palate with numerous different characteristics. Still among the best ever in the genre, yowzer, get some while you can.----Original Review----Brown/reddish hue with a nice creamy tan head and excellent lacing. Aroma hinted of cherry, wood, caramel roasted malt, banana, lemongrass and bittersweet chocolate. Somewhat vinous and very nice nose. Wonderful tasting brew that starts out in a fresh fruit and smoky twang combonation. It then turns in to a creamy chocolate malt and hint of spices taste. Finally finishes with a undertone of crisp tropical fruit and molasses. Full-bodied and has a rich mouthfeel. Way too smooth for something this strong. Outstanding beer, one of Goose Island's best.

Tap: dark murky brown with huge beige head. Aroma is slightly smoky, roasted grain, banana nut bread, dark fruits and clove. Initial flavor is all raisin, with smoke, roasted grains and nuts, turns to bready/chewy banana and clove through the middle and finish. Very smooth and creamy mouthfeel. Wish this could be my everyday drink.

Got this one on tap at Goose Island Wrigleyville. Deep hazy, muddy brown pour with a short cap of cappuccino head that receded to a light ring. Very full aroma of banana, chocolate, caramel, clove, fresh wheat, prunes, raisins, and a bit of toffee. Deep and complex flavor blended all of the aroma components seamlessly, and made for an extraordinary treat. Sweet overall on the palate (from chocolate, caramel, and dark fruit), yet the wheaty aspects gave a great tingly banana and spice twist to it. Extra smooth, and a well drawn-out complex finish. A little warming on the finish... really wish they bottled this.

A giant beer, all glurgly on the pour, and with deep plummy mystery around it. Leaves a wispy head that lasts. Creamy and very fruity, but with a classic touch of alcohol and hop induced thinness. Smells like hay and molasses. Delicious, perfectly constructed. A big shout to TAR for spotting these exquisitely made beers and hand bottling them.