 Cobra (1032), In the snake pit, Maryland, USA
Jun 23, 2008
22 oz. brown bomber bottle. No freshness date, but 2008 batch.
Poured out a cloudy brown color, with a sticky tan head. Aromas are over ripe bananas, spicy cloves, caramel malts, yeasty bread. Flavors are slightly chocolate, some yeast, sweet malts, and spicy cloves. Bananas show up in the aftertaste. Sort of like a spicy banana bread like Grandma used to bake at Christmas. Medium mouthfeel, thick and chewy body. Finally, a quality beer from Weyerbacher that’s not another stout.
Rastacouere (5283), Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Sep 7, 2008 Objectively speaking:
I like:
Original aroma with an hard to decipher spiciness reminiscent of anise or cloves. Cakey, fruity, desserty and rather unique example.
I dislike:
Timid wheat character provides no refreshment at all. Staying away from any roastiness, where some balance against the strong sweetness might have been reached. Unpleasant apple undertones to the nose. Although the carbonation is vigorous and large-bubbled, the mouthfeel feels a bit syrupy. Felt larger than 7%.
MartinT (4345), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Sep 7, 2008 My Bottom Line:
Clovey yeast and caramelized cereals join to build a sweet and spicy icing for this rich, dessert Weizenbock.
Further Personal Perceptions:
-A veil of foam tops the cloudy caramel.
-The large bubbling remains soft, increasing drinkability.
-The body is chewy and ample; a little bigger than the usual examples of the style.
-Soft tartness lightens the sugary profile.
-The overall flavor profile could be brighter for my tastes, but its intensity sure is pleasant.
Bottle.
MAP (868), Lakewood, Ohio, USA
Sep 6, 2008 Found the last bottle at Rozi’s in Lakewood and had to get it. As usual with Weyerbacher this one is a solid addition to their lineup. Beautiful dark cloudy brown pour with a thick cream head on top that slims down by the time its ready to go down the hatch. Smell is banana bread and clove spices. Those same flavors show up in the mouth, but slightly subdued by the malty goodness. Palate is pretty average, but the beer still comes out ahead.
jblendy (458), Midland Park, New Jersey, USA
Sep 4, 2008 A bit like Aventinus, but lighter overall. One of the better Weyerbacher brews I’ve had.
zebracakes (981), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Sep 4, 2008 Bottle. Pours almost opaque chestnut brown, thin off white head.
Aroma is tangy and malty, some caramel and fruits scents, and is quite pleasant. Flavor is funky, earthy, malty, some yeastiness going on here too. This doesn’t taste as good as it smells, but it doesn’t sh*t the bed, if you know what I mean.
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