 Rune (2848), Tromsø, Norway
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 30, 2009 330ml bottle, no.22205/2009, bought at the splendid shop called Bier Spezialitäten Laden in Karl Marx Allee. Decent, off-white head over a deep, dark brown body. Inviting aroma of brown malt mixed with dark fruits. Rich taste profile with spiced dark fruits, including figs and apricot, and with the adding impacts of dark wheat. Long-lived aftertaste of jam-like tartness. Vinous to the palate. Detectable alcohol, but not annoying. Maybe a bite too much on the sweet side, however, still German brew craft at its best (Agon hotel, room 802, Berlin 22.11.2009).
bubbleflubber (898), Collinsville, Virginia, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 27, 2009 Pours a deep mahogany-chestnut into the glass, with tons of yeasty "floaties" and an initial 4-finger brown head that reduces to trace bubbles. The nose is of sugary dark fruits... plums, prunes, raisins, a touch of vinous notes, with a hint of licorice and worn leather. Flavors contain similar dark fruit esters, with rich sweet (dark) malts, bananas, a touch of clove, an alcohol burn, and a heavier raisin/dried prune finish. The mouthfeel is syrupy, with a heavy, full body. The alcohol heat is noted and appreciated for integration into the huge amount of complexities in the flavor palate. A weizen-bock on steroids, this rich brew is enjoyable best in cold weather, either as an aperitif or nightcap.
Gustav1996 (26), Birmingham, Alabama, USA
| 2.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 3/5 | 4/10 | 2/5 | 12/20 |
Nov 27, 2009 After reading some of the ratings for this beer I am starting to think I may have just had a bad bottle... but as my bottle was $6 and I will not be buying another due to the one I had... here goes: Poured a dark brown color with a red tint, small head that went away in under a minute. Aroma was earthy and sweet... mixed with booze. I thought the strongest flavors in this beer were olives and licorice... which was unique. However, I also thought it was very watery and too sweet... and had no body or depth. I could smell the alcohol but it tasted more like watered down booze. The bottle states this one as 12% alcohol but I can’t say I felt a thing.
shawnm213 (995), South Bend, Indiana, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Nov 27, 2009 Bottle. Pours a murky brown. potent aroma. Notes of banana, bubblegum, raisin, vanilla, alcohol. Like a sweet banana laden glass of port. Enjoyed smelling this over and over again. alcohol is a nice compliment and never overpowering. Definitely a sipper. Great beer.
jimmay (227), Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Nov 21, 2009 11.2 oz bottle. Pours deep brown in colour, clear, with a modest head. Big aroma and taste, with a bit of toffee, alcohol sneaks through the flavour.
zizzybalubba (396), Elizabeth City, North Carolina, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 18, 2009 11.2 oz. bottle from Grape & Gourmet (bottle 2009/11134). Muddy brown pour with a thick off-white head. Unassuming aroma of bubblegum and bready yeast. Sugary sweet flavor of banana, wheat, and sugar. The sweetness is really intesified over regular Aventinus. Moderate alcohol warming but nothing of great significance. Overall a very good beer but I give a slight edge to the regular Aventinus.
DJMonarch (6941), Northwich, Cheshire, England
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 13, 2009 From the Bottle at the GBBF, Earl’s Court 06/08/2009
Big fruity aroma. Some carbonation. Small beige head. Dark coloured and very strong in alcohol with a crisp and slightly dry malt finish.
mullet2007 (206), St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Nov 12, 2009 2008 bottle. Pours a deep cloudy brown with plenty of yeast at the bottom of the bottle. Head is deep tan to light brown and plenty thick and creamy, died off to a thin skim over the course of a few minutes. Smell is vaguely clovey with hints of bananas and a strong malty backing. Also a faint hint of yeast. In the mouth very thick, very creamy feeling. Starts out pretty bitter and then gets plenty of spices. Not as much yeast shows through in the flavour as the amount of yeast that was in the bottle. There’s lots of dark fruity notes, dates, cherries, and the like. Plenty of alcohol warmth in the finish. Wonderfully complex, and very thick. Carbonation is low, but appropriate. Very nice beer.
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