Schneider Aventinus Weizen-Eisbock

	Percentile
	98
	overall

Brewed by Weissbierbrauerei G. Schneider & Sohn
Style: Eisbock
Kelheim, Germany

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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Ratings	Average	Score	ABV	Style Pctl	Serve in
1092	3.83/5.0	3.82/5.0	12%	90	Dimpled mug, Snifter, Stein

Commercial Description:
Aventinus, the Wheat Doppelbock of Bavaria, has always been known to be the most intense and complex wheat beer in the world. This was the case for the past sixty years, but not anymore...
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 the brew was concentrated by the separation of water from the liquid. People were baffled by this unique version of Aventinus. By chance, the first Aventinus Eisbock was created.
Well aware of this story, Hans Peter Drexler, brewmaster of the Schneider brewery, decided to recreate this classic "mistake" in a modern controlled facility. Thus, the Aventinus Eisbock is reborn sixty years later ... Prost!

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davidm (149), Melbourne, Australia

4.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.5	9/10	4/5	9/10	5/5	18/20

Sep 5, 2009 Updated: Nov 11, 2009

Bottle 330 ml. Delicious brew. Aroma is raisin, port, red wine, and also fruitiness, maybe apple. Flavour is sweet, warmly alcoholic, and long lasting. Feels sticky and full-bodied, carbonation is adequate. Colour is dark brown; it has particles and residue, and the head disappears soon.

Scouser (40), Pennsylvania, USA

3.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.3	7/10	2/5	6/10	3/5	15/20

Aug 30, 2009

fruity/alcohol aroma. looks like swamp water. fruity raisin with clove and alcohol in the background taste. A very complex beer.

SeanMacGC (237), Dublin, Ireland

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	7/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	17/20

Aug 27, 2009

Bottle, 33cl, 2008. Pours dark, cloudy, yeasty brown with sediment. None to little head. Aroma of sweet malt, licorice and yeast. Similar on the palate, with prominent alcohol and some banana, and sharpish aftertaste. One for the cold winter nights!

Hbuck72 (123), Chickasha, Oklahoma, USA

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	7/10	5/5	7/10	4/5	15/20

Aug 23, 2009

Pours a very dark brown with some beige head, no lacing. Aroma is of toasted grains, nuts, slight fruit, and strong alcohol. Taste is comlex with grains, yeast, and strong alcohol.

HughConway (367), Washington, USA

4.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.4	8/10	5/5	8/10	5/5	18/20

Aug 20, 2009

Bottle. Pours deep dark mysterious brown with thin head. Aroma is spicy, taste is thick and sweet. Prime winter beer.

BeerChaser0078 (315), Melbourne, Australia

4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	16/20

Aug 16, 2009

Bottle. Pours dark brown with a small tan head. Aroma is a little bit spicy and features cinnamon, yeast concentrate, raisins and alcohol prominently. Tingly in the mouth, it has a lot of similarities with the original Aventinus, but a more powerful concentration of flavour. Malt, aniseed, clove and brown sugar are prominent but it does depend on the vintage and bottle. I have had other vintages which were a bit different but this one - 2009 - is definitely worth seeking out.

drowland (1380), Tallahassee, Florida, USA

4.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.2	8/10	4/5	9/10	4/5	17/20

Aug 14, 2009

Had side by side with the normal Aventinus and liked it slightly less than the original. Awesome story, though, and something every beer drinker should try!

Butters (1637), Virginia, USA

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	7/10	4/5	9/10	5/5	16/20

Aug 10, 2009

On draft at the brickstore. Pours a hazy light brown with fair ring of khaki head. Nose is all wheat, and does not prepare you for the flavor explosion that is to follow. Raisin, figs, caramel, anise, banana, clove, honey, and nice alcohol esters in the background that come off as cherries. Medium full body with just the right amount of alcohol warming. Most excellent!

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