Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Schneider Aventinus - Weizen Eisbock

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!

The ABV is 12.0 and the IBU rating is ??
Style - Eisbock
Glass to use- Flute, Snifter, Oversized Wine Glass
Delivery - 330ml Bottle

Can be cellared for long periods, under the proper conditions.

The Pour - Pours a dark brown color with a tan head that disappears. Good lacing.
Aroma - Malty, wheaty and sweet.
Taste -  Strong-boozy, wheat taste and malty.
Mouth Feel - Medium carbonation and full body.
Drinkable - Not bad at all. Though to be honest I was looking for something like a doppelbock.  I have never had an eisbock (pronounced "ice-bock").  I nice style, I will order again. 

This beer may pair well with German food, cheese and desserts.

This beer gets a Duper rating of A-
BeerAdvocate Rating =A-
Ratebeer Rating = 99

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