Ramstein Classic

Brewed by High Point Brewing Company
Style: Dunkelweizen
Butler, New Jersey USA

Serve in Stein, Weizen

Tap at Hop Devil (I think... it was listed as Dunkelweizen, not classic). Enormous head on the deep black pour. Very full body, rich and malty, huge on the wheat. Nutmeg and peanutbrittle in the taste... this is really great, except there was a pretty blatant off-flavor somewhere around the middle that was putting me off. Still a delicious drink, it’s hard to dock this much at all despite its flaw.

I’m not real familiar with this style but by the description, they got it head on. Very malty with a sweet fruitiness to it. No head to speak of. The wheat flavor is subtle but there. Pretty good.

Growler. Pours a cloudy brown with a full, but light tan head on top. Nose is roasted malts. Flavor is cafe au lait, muted coffee notes with a smooth and creamy mouthfeel and a lightly sweetened caramel. Could not find the weizen profile but enjoyed the overall blend of flavors. Thanks to wild4mild for sharing this juice container of brew.

Bottled. Ripe banana nose with a hint of nuttiness. Nice dark mahagony with a small quickly dissipating off-white head. This brew finishes with a slight tartness that is not unusual for the style, but of which I am not a huge fan. The hop character only rears its head at the swallow which conflicts with the tartness a little bit. Well crafted and no "off’ flavors, but I’m not digging it that much.

Tap at Andy’s Corner Bar. It looks great, but it has no lacing whatsoever. It lacks viscocity almost as much as it lacks flavor. It’s got a nice bite and finishes clean, but it would be vastly improved by just a touch of malt. Very blah.

Tap at Barcade. Deep dark brown beer with a thick light brown head. Very nice nose of caramel, toasted wheat, and a touch of chocolate. Light banana, custard, and even a bit of sweet rye like spiciness. The flavour is less impressive though with a touch of wheaty flavour up front along with light chocolate and toast. The body is fairly thin for the style. A hint of banana flavour as well. Finishes crisp and a bit stout like with prominent roasty character. It’s decent, but nothing terribly special either.

Tap at Barcade: Light brown pour with a nice and stable tan head. The aroma is earthy, roasty caramel malt with some nutty character, and light clove notes. Nice body with dark malts in the flavor, a solid nutty earthyness, subtle almondly sweet hints and a nice roasty dryness in the finish. This was well crafted and enjoyable.

12 oz bottle courtesy Lou18. Dark amber colour with a mostly lasting fizzy and creamy off-white head. Aroma is like an English Toffee flavoured cappuccino, with banana, citrus, and chocolate notes. Banana, dry yeasty, and lightly acidic chocolate flavours. Light bodied, fizzy mouthfeel.