 KingPinHead (390), Des Moines, Washington, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Oct 9, 2002 Rich amber-brown color with generous tight cratered head---wonderful ember-like glow when held against light...Rich malty aroma dominates and invites one to sip...Looks and smells so rich one forgets it is a lager! Slight roastiness to flavor, but sweetness in play as well, with mild hops and accompanying tang along for the ride...Carbonation is light, as is the mild finish, which is slightly fruity (the reference to plums is accurate)...The usual Ayinger attention to balance is in full evidence here--all the elements interplay harmoniously...Feels light in the mouth, and really is overall a delicate brew, but with enough substance to satisfy...a great balancing act! This is one of the best of this style available...
madsberg (5060), Søborg, Denmark
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 3, 2002 Has a brownish/dark amber colour. Pretty head. Aroma is chocolate, malts. Flavour is coffeeish, malts and loads of chocolate. Has a strong bitter finish. This beer is worth more than one revisit.
DrunkAsASkunk (847), Lynnwood, Washington, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Jan 14, 2003 Yeah...like i have anything else better to do at 4 in the morning than drink beer??? This was another winner from Ayinger..coming to be a name to trust. The aroma begins with hints of malt, a whopping cherry-like sweetness, and a nice whiff of doughiness. It pours a fiery red color, fairly clear at that, with a nice row of carbonation, a moderately thick beige to tan colored head, and left a nice defree of lacing on the glass. The taste definitely attacks the back and sides of the tongue. The roasted malts linger and give way to a cranberry aftertaste, mildly acidic, and that eventually leads into a malt/fruit/plum mix in the final aftertaste. The aroma does grow in intensity now and then as i progress through this wonder...something grapevine-like, but pleasantly refreshing after a hard nights work. Good use of the little bubbles, and not overboard with the roasty afternotes (which FINALLY just started to kick in)..i’m really digging that fruit ending which gets stronger by the minute..a nice building surprise..definitely a winner.
morty99 (371), Maryland, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Sep 24, 2002 Like all Ayinger beers the dunkel pours nicely and leaves a nice trail of lace as you imbibe. Solid German session beer with a delicate malty, roasty mouthfeel. this would almost be perfect if the hops would show themselves a little more.
badgerben (3605), Blaine, Minnesota, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jan 13, 2004 Sweet monkey... Pours a rich and dark brown, but not black. Solid malt aroma and taste. A little thin on the body. Still, a beer that screams Bavaria and Munich. Does Ayinger make bad beer?
Eyedrinkale (3209), Astoria, New York, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 10/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Apr 22, 2005 Dark amber with a bug head that settled pretty quickly. Awesome aroma of Munich malts and chocolate. The syrupy body is full of rich tastes (mostly sweet). Could use some more hoppiness.
dwyerpg (2545), Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jul 8, 2005 See-through brown. Like the Ur-weisse, it has both light and heavy moments. A redrinkable beer for sure, reminds me of Michelob amber bock but better.
robertsreality (2460), Minnesota, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jun 11, 2004 Dark and rich colored...but with a thin body. Roasted flavor. Easy finish and easy to drink.
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