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Schneider Aventinus Weizen-Eisbock

Percentile
98
overall
Brewed by Weissbierbrauerei G. Schneider & Sohn
Style: Eisbock
Kelheim, Germany

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
10973.83/5.03.82/5.012%90Dimpled mug, Snifter, Stein
Commercial Description:
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!
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 Hbuck72 (123), Chickasha, Oklahoma, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/57/104/515/20
Aug 23, 2009  
Pours a very dark brown with some beige head, no lacing. Aroma is of toasted grains, nuts, slight fruit, and strong alcohol. Taste is comlex with grains, yeast, and strong alcohol.


 HughConway (367), Washington, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/105/518/20
Aug 20, 2009  
Bottle. Pours deep dark mysterious brown with thin head. Aroma is spicy, taste is thick and sweet. Prime winter beer.


 BeerChaser0078 (347), Melbourne, Australia
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Aug 16, 2009  
Bottle. Pours dark brown with a small tan head. Aroma is a little bit spicy and features cinnamon, yeast concentrate, raisins and alcohol prominently. Tingly in the mouth, it has a lot of similarities with the original Aventinus, but a more powerful concentration of flavour. Malt, aniseed, clove and brown sugar are prominent but it does depend on the vintage and bottle. I have had other vintages which were a bit different but this one - 2009 - is definitely worth seeking out.


 drowland (1411), Tallahassee, Florida, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/517/20
Aug 14, 2009  
Had side by side with the normal Aventinus and liked it slightly less than the original. Awesome story, though, and something every beer drinker should try!


 Butters (1652), Virginia, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/59/105/516/20
Aug 10, 2009  
On draft at the brickstore. Pours a hazy light brown with fair ring of khaki head. Nose is all wheat, and does not prepare you for the flavor explosion that is to follow. Raisin, figs, caramel, anise, banana, clove, honey, and nice alcohol esters in the background that come off as cherries. Medium full body with just the right amount of alcohol warming. Most excellent!


 beernovice39 (274), South Carolina, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/104/518/20
Aug 8, 2009  
Rich dark copper to brown pour., light of tan head. Dark Sugar/fruit scent among other things. Smooth taste. Can’t believe its 12% Alc! Very good flavor and as I finish....I feel the 12%.


 GG (1640), NorCal, California, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Aug 2, 2009  
A nice dark brown pour, the color of mahogany with a 2" tan head. Dark fruits, raisin bread, LME/malt syrup and caramel dominate the nose. Huge wheat, malts, spices and dark fruits in the flavor. It doesn’t shy away from the sweeter side of things, which is a beautiful thing here. Alcohol seems well under control and a secondary aspect of the beer. Great price too.


 charlotte (2032), Vanløse, Denmark
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/517/20
Aug 2, 2009  
Bottle.Muddy brown colour with large beige head.Aroma of dried fruits and wheat sweet warming mouthfeels and slight spicey finish.



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