Warsteiner Premium Verum - Warsteiner Brauerei

JayQue

Virginia

3.98/5  rDev +16.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Tried this beer at the Virginia Beach Octoberfest. Served in opaque plastic cups so I didn't get to to appreciate color too much. Looked typical golden color. Small head that hung in there for a while with little or no lacing (once again plastic cup). This is a good tasting Pilsner, light but with much more flavor than a macro lager. Leaning towards hops vice malt but no real strong taste. Mouthfeel was good, carbonation just right and no real aftertaste. I had this after a horrible tasting Koenig Ludwig Hefe Weizen (until I try it again, I am blaming this one on a keg that might have been tapped the day before!!!). The Warsteiner went down nice after this one. I like stronger tasting beers better, but I wouldn't turn down the Premium Verum if offered one. Would be a good session beer on a warm day or good served with food.

Serving type: on-tap

10-18-2005 22:35:20 | More by JayQue

Tacoboomerang

Virginia

3/5  rDev -12.3%

05-24-2013 00:21:04 | More by Tacoboomerang

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +9.6%

05-23-2013 18:41:29 | More by Slatetank

kvnstfrd

Missouri

3.5/5  rDev +2.3%

05-23-2013 13:03:44 | More by kvnstfrd

canders0927

Texas

2.75/5  rDev -19.6%

05-21-2013 15:28:35 | More by canders0927

Jimbo4430

Virginia

3/5  rDev -12.3%

05-21-2013 00:54:46 | More by Jimbo4430

yokken

Minnesota

3.5/5  rDev +2.3%

05-20-2013 21:47:01 | More by yokken

touchmeimsac

Pennsylvania

2.25/5  rDev -34.2%

05-20-2013 14:26:05 | More by touchmeimsac

BeerAficionadoMCMXC

California

3.5/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

This is a nice German lager. It's drinkable and reflects the German style. Im sure this is reheitsgebot. I love these light lagers when it's warm outside. I've had better German style beers, and this one is just alright in comparison to others I have had. Nonetheless I like to support German brewing and fuehrers everywhere.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 07:28:42 | More by BeerAficionadoMCMXC

Isotope

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +9.6%

05-19-2013 03:05:05 | More by Isotope

Chrily

Norway

2.75/5  rDev -19.6%

05-16-2013 12:35:05 | More by Chrily

twelveinches

Washington

3.25/5  rDev -5%

05-14-2013 02:43:56 | More by twelveinches

jaasen64

Massachusetts

1.75/5  rDev -48.8%

05-13-2013 01:23:13 | More by jaasen64

Maillard

California

3.5/5  rDev +2.3%

05-11-2013 23:23:50 | More by Maillard

maplacek

Tennessee

4.5/5  rDev +31.6%

05-11-2013 17:57:45 | More by maplacek

GMB

Japan

4.5/5  rDev +31.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

An admittedly overzealous pour of this 11.2 oz. can of Warsteiner "Premium German Beer" produces a straw-golden body of brew, which supports a thick snow-white head with plenty of staying power.

The nose is typical of German Pilseners: mild; slightly sweet; subtle hints of herbs and spices.

The first sip unfolds slowly on the palate. Sweet malts lead the way, but are quickly balanced by some mild aroma hops. Bitter hops emerge towards the end and are substantial enough to hold their own and keep the sweet malts from outstaying their welcome. Well-balanced.

As the mild carbonation suggested, this beer is light and crisp on the palate.

Warsteiner Premium isn't the kind of hoppy, dry pilsener that American breweries are putting out these days. Perhaps that explains why it is undervalued at BeerAdvocate.com. For my money, it's a beautiful representation of the drinkable sophistication that typifies German beer. I'll be revisiting this one.

Serving type: can

05-10-2013 09:03:17 | More by GMB

Pensfan0782

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -12.3%

05-08-2013 22:32:37 | More by Pensfan0782

dalepryor

Kentucky

2.75/5  rDev -19.6%

05-07-2013 22:53:03 | More by dalepryor

Beerman1977

Austria

2.5/5  rDev -26.9%

05-07-2013 10:51:28 | More by Beerman1977

beerme626

Kentucky

4.25/5  rDev +24.3%

05-07-2013 01:08:52 | More by beerme626

GoHabsGo

Ontario (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev +2.3%

05-06-2013 22:56:40 | More by GoHabsGo

elBecko

Kentucky

4/5  rDev +17%

05-06-2013 13:22:43 | More by elBecko

ZEB89

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +9.6%

05-06-2013 13:09:48 | More by ZEB89

JMS1512

New Jersey

3/5  rDev -12.3%

05-04-2013 19:23:16 | More by JMS1512

sammy806

Maryland

4/5  rDev +17%

04-29-2013 03:52:54 | More by sammy806