 DruncanVeasey (1814), No. 46, Leicestershire, Belgium
May 30, 2007
Filthily muddy deep brown weizen capped with off-white, receding suds. Swirls with sediment against the light. Aromas to drown in- banana liqueur and clovey spice with a fusty edge of wood-tinged sourness. Overripe bananas dipped in melted toffee and dusted with clove and white pepper. Big, toffeeish malt drying out into a clipped, slightly warming finish. But the alcohol is beautifully disguised. Drinks like a seductively spicy Hefe/St Bernardus/Sour Ale hybrid. Blindfolded I’d swear it was Belgian. How the Germans conjure something as headily fruity and spicy as this out of just malt, hops, yeast, wheat and water is nothing short of a marvel. The sort of beer you’d name your children after.
CaryTheDude (489), Ripon, Wisconsin, USA
Nov 28, 2008 Crushed with Jakebra. Smells like a cross between a quad and an imperial weizen. Complex as shit. Oh and tastes awesome. About as wheaty as a beer can get, but a nice complement of dark fruits makes this one excellent brew.
Homer321 (120), Rockledge, Florida, USA
Nov 20, 2008 Smells slightly metallic and slightly sweet smell as it warms. smooth, sweet, slightly milky taste that is very rich. A nice balance of wheat and fruitiness with darker ans sweeter flavors as it warms. A very nice beer. I only wish it were lower in alcohol so I could drink more!
ericandersnavy (199), denton, Texas, USA
Nov 20, 2008 bottle picked up at metzlers in denton, tx. poured a cloudy brown with an off white head. aroma of caramel, floral notes, spices, and fruits. flavor had some caramel, dry spice, and alcohol. overall i was not real impressed, maybe it was past its prime. will have to try again.
moseslikesbeer (176), conestoga, Pennsylvania, USA
Nov 20, 2008 Bottle. aroma of spice, yeast and fruit. Flavor was sweet and mild and malty and just damn good! lol A nice smooth drinker this one is and will be having this again.
oldrtybastrd (1793), Morlautern, Germany/Great Falls, Montana, USA
Oct 30, 2008 Shared this one w/ SkyCop32. Picked up at Maruhn Getränke in Darmstadt, also picked up the authentic glassware pictured to the left. Pours a crisp cola brown color. Aromas of clove, banana, fruit, and alcohol. Flavor is alcoholic clove and spice with a bittersweet finish. Good beer!
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