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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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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
10923.83/5.03.82/5.012%90Dimpled 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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BenRod (44), Springfield, Missouri, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/518/20
Oct 13, 2007  
Tasted at the brewery from the bottle. I really like the appearance of this beer when it is poured. It has a nice, thick look to it, and it doesn’t disappoint. It is very dark with a light tan head. The aroma is strong with dark caramel. The flavor is very strong, with caramel, chocolate, and all manner of dark maltiness, with a very lasting finish.


petzdrgonizbk (24), Tennessee, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/517/20
Oct 13, 2007  
Wow! Very nice! I wish I had a few more! It pours a dark brown with a thin creamy head, with a nice fruity aroma. It had a sweet fruity taste that semed to linger. This beer packs a punch. I tried it at about 50 degrees.


 Beershine (2686), Hue, Vietnam
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/515/20
Oct 8, 2007    Updated: Dec 12, 2007
Pours a muddled brown and nourishing-looking with all that sediment. Interesting beer with plenty of character. Can be dangerously potent. However, the alcohol is detectable so more than one might not be appealing. Uber-malty nose. Also lactic acid. Worstershire and/or soya sauce. Caramel flavors. Maybe even a hint of condensed milk. Strong and sweet, but good. Mellow and warming.


 cbeers21 (564), Miami, Florida, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/103/515/20
Oct 2, 2007  
Ruby brown/black, solid head. Spicy menthol, mint, licorice clove and almost earthy/flowery root beer aroma and flavor as well. The aroma and flavors have a mysterious ginger quality which is accentuated by the presence of alcohol. While I prefer the other Aventinus more, this brew is unique worth trying.


 dkachur (2352), Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/59/104/518/20
Oct 1, 2007  
Bottle, 2006/15654. Aroma of strong banana. Pours with thin head, dark brown color. Very malty, with more banana and caramel. Flavors definitely develop as the beers warm. Very bubbly. One of the best beers I’ve had... ever.


 JoeinUccle (902), Brussels, Belgium
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/56/104/514/20
Oct 1, 2007  
I see it as a big, powerful barley wine with weizen roots. Lovely dark brown with a big, lasting, light brown head. Sugary chocolate and plum nose. Quite sweet with chocolate malts, dark fruits and rum. Warming. Lively, Belgian-like carbonation. Too sweet to drink much, but what a nice dessert this would make.


 MikeF (528), Cleveland, Ohio, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/105/516/20
Sep 30, 2007  
Tried on tap. Truly a great beer. competes with the great belgian strong ales in complexity, however, is heavier on the fruity notes. This is an example of a beer with the "whole picture" pleasant floral and malty aroma, handsome appearance, full and complex in flavor, and finishes clean.


 LooseCannon (927), Norfolk, Virginia, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/514/20
Sep 27, 2007  
11.2oz bottle, bottle number 2006/19132. Pours dark brown in color with brown head. Aroma is sweet and of caramel with a strong alcohol nose. Taste of alcohol, caramel and malt with dry finsih.



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