 MaxxDaddy (208), Hoboken, New Jersey, USA
Jan 9, 2007
12 oz. bottle, 2005, #1476. My first eisbock, and what an experience it was. Upon first opening it, I caught a whiff of berries followed by red wine and then the cloves I’m used to from wheat beers. Later on the aroma became more like a port, if I recall port correctly. Simply spectacular from an aroma standpoint. Poured a real dark amber color, but not much head to be found. The taste was also port-like, with dark fruits, caramel, and cloves in the mix. Very slick on the palate and the finish was alcoholic. What did you expect from something 12% ABV? It looks like I’m in the minority here, but I liked this a bit better than the regular Aventinus. This seemed a bit more complex aroma and flavor-wise. The 3 for appearance is mainly because no head formed. My glassware may be to blame for that, but hopefully there will be a re-rate on this one in the future. Best beer I’ve had thus far on my journey into the craft beer world.
nqualls (575), Tennessee, USA
Dec 1, 2008 Bottle. Poured a cloudy brown color with a small white head. Aroma of wheat and bananas. Flavor was sweet with bananas and a good alcohol warming finish. I prefer the regular Aventinus, but this was good.
mjs (646), Helsinki, Finland
Nov 28, 2008 (Bottle) Dark brown. Cloudy. Quickly disappearing medium sized fizzy white head. Malty aroma with banana, bit like sahti. Full bodied palate with lot of carbonation. Banana, alcohol, malts, salty liquorice and sweetness in strong taste. Long lasting aftertaste wiht banana and sweetness.
Archibaldo de la Cruz (174), Finland
Nov 28, 2008 Bottle. Dark brown colour with a medium sized off-white head. The aroma is sweet, banana, some fruits and wheat. The flavour is sweet malt with notes of wheat, banana, raisin, yeast and some alcohol in the finish. Medium to full-bodied. Very nice brew, but I prefer the normal Aventinus.
mikkopen (139), Oulu, Finland
Nov 20, 2008 Hazy dark brown colour, thin light beige head. Strong aroma of banana and wheat, with some spices and a hint of alcohol. A bit too much carbonation on the palate. Malty banana flavour, with alcohol very clearly present. Long warm aftertaste.
luttonm (96), Seattle, Washington, USA
Nov 20, 2008 Bottle. Hazy, deep brown with creamy head. Bright carbonation, not too heavy on the tongue. Caramel and anise on the nose. Flavor is a bit tart/sour with lots of bright malts. Sticky-sweet, very concentrated flavor. Wonderful, a staple.
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