Andechser Weissbier Hefetrüb

On tap at the Monastery at Andechs in Germany. The Weissbier I compare all others by. A great beer along with the saurkraut and schweinshaxe I consumed. Served by the monks who brewed it. I’d like to know how it translates to bottle and whether it’s available in USA.

Enjoyed a one liter maas of this beer at the monastery/ brewery. Outstanding Southern Bavarian hefeweizen, with fantastic aromas and flavors. This beer pours to a beautiful, opaque, bright golden color, with a tall, thick, creamy white head, and a vibrant carbonation. Lots of big aromas of clove, banana, and pear marry with good malted wheat aroma. The palate is firm with lots of good tart malted wheat character with a nice estery "bubble gum" note, This beer finishes very delicious and refreshing with more wheat flavor, and hints of clove that lingers. Without question one of the most impressive hefeweizens being brewed today from a very special place for beer lovers. Climb "Beer Mountain", and enjoy what Andechs has to offer.

Head is initially huge, frothy, rocky, white, mostly lasting. Body is hazy dark yellow, dense tiny particles, bottle conditioned. Aroma is moderately malty (toasted grain, cookie), lightly yeasty (cobwebs), with notes of banana, pear, and clove. Flavor is moderately sweet, lightly acidic. Finish is lightly sweet, moderately acidic, lightly bitter. Medium to full body, velvety texture, lively carbonation. Damn. Richly malty/juicy and thick, just the way I like my Hefeweizen. Nice big esters, great raw yeast aroma, very clean, wonderfully balanced. I am in awe.

On tap at the brewery. This may be the best wheatbeer that I have EVER tasted. Being there probably has a lot to do with the raving. This place is beyond description with its sweet lovely, pastoral setting. The beer is not beyond description. Enormous head even after they threw it at me and I lost a portion. Estery and frothy. Cloudy and tart, but malt balance was nearly flawless. All beer lovers must make the pilgrimage to Andechs. You will not be disappointed.

One of the best wheatbeer I have ever tasted, lots of vanilla in the aftertaste, good combination with the malt and yeast. Long aftertaste, dominated by the mild hops and a touch of well-placed sourness