29 Aug 2009
G. Schneider & Sohn – Aventinus
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About: I recall my first sip of beer very fondly. At a very early age I was watching a baseball game with my father, and he noticed I was curious as to the colorful red and white canned beverage in his hand and finally offered me a sip. At that point I felt like I was a part of something special. As I was never able to touch those elusive drinks prior to that moment, I felt like a grown man, sipping the sudsy elixir with my dad watching sports on the tv screen.
That was a one time event though, and it wasnt until my teen years when I realized the magical effects beer can have at social functions. I became enamored immediately with the level of fun that can be had while drinking what I also had confessed was the most refreshing drink in existence.
After years of experimenting with every drink available to me, I have found my tastes and preferences have matured. Still, more so than ever I am driven by the quest to find the ultimate beverage. Though I know there is no such thing I am always trying something new to find my favorites. I enjoy variety, and also believe the only way to discover truly what you enjoy the most is by trying everything you can. Not only do you learn about the various styles and flavors associated with the many kinds of beer, but you also learn what you like as well as what perhaps you are not particularly fond of. There is a time and a mood for just about any style of beer crafted today, and the more you experience the better you are prepared to suit your own tastes.
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Name: Aventinus
Brewery: G. Schneider & Sohn
Overall Rating: A-
Style: Wheat Doppelbock
Serving Style: 500 ml Bottle
ABV: 8.2 %
Price: $4.19
Aroma: A rich malted note contributes to the subtle overtone of the aromas here, with a hint of Euro yeast and a bit of spice.
Appearance: A brown tone that appears unfiltered judging by the muddy clarity, although no sediment is detected floating in this bottle conditioned ale which is normally a lager style. The carbonation was full and bubbly however, lively and explosive.
Flavor: Malt sweetness is primarily defined on the taste buds with almost a touch of honey, overall a smooth rich character and slight fruit and spice tastes round out the package somewhere in the background.
Mouthfeel: A soft medium body with a smooth clean finish, all the flavors were carried nicely by the full tingly head.
Enjoyability: They have been brewing this one since 1907 for a reason! Overall this brew was rich in malt character with a smooth body, almost dry finish, and drinkability uncharacteristic of its 8.2% abv. I was really impressed by this Wheat Doppelbock, and also perplexed at the fact that this example of the style is brewed using a top fermented ale yeast when traditionally this style is brewed with lager yeast. At the same time, it hits the doppelbock qualities right on the nose. I am definitely glad I ventured into this territory with such a unique brew this evening for certain, as the Aventinus is a fine example of blending multiple styles to create something quite different and delicious.
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Tags: beer review, German, malt, schneider weisse, wheat doppelbock
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