Ayinger Bräu Weisse - Privatbrauerei Franz Inselkammer KG / Brauerei Aying

Durge

Connecticut

3.38/5  rDev -18.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

Although I should preface this by saying the Hefe Weizens are not my highest priority in the beer hierarchy but the milder ones I can enjoy. This was a little heavier than I would like but is probably an excellent brew for those really tuned into this style. It is a light cloudy yellow brew with a thin but sturdy head full of fine white bubbles. The musty smell is kind of a turn off although it includes a sharp yeast overtone. The flavor is a lemony-wheat feature with a sort of woodsy hint to it. Kind of earthy in a sunshiney sort of way. Refreshing and full bodied with a somewhat acidic finish. Definitely an enjoyable brew but probably not something I would want to drink more than one or two of. I was fortunate to find this on tap in Connecticut.

Serving type: on-tap

08-01-2007 15:00:21 | More by Durge

HardTarget

Texas

3.43/5  rDev -17.5%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Aroma: a slight off dusty smell detracts from the otherwise succulent banana bubblegum esters
Appearance: Cloudy yellow with a puffy white head the quickly retreated to a film
Flavor: Lemon like wit beer taste. Fairly straightforward taste, a bit muted (I may be getting a cold). Some malt flavors come through in the aftertaste, but no sign of hop (but no sign of cloying either). A little of the bubblegum comes through in the aftertaste as well, but it seems it mostly goes to the nose. Very little of the yeast taste I was hoping for.
Mouthfeel: Very carbonated and bubbly. Medium body and a dry finish.
Overall Impression: Somehow I was hoping for more. It’s a well made beer, just didn’t blow my hair back.

Serving type: bottle

11-15-2003 01:20:34 | More by HardTarget

jayfarley3

Nevada

3.43/5  rDev -17.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

from a 11.2oz bottle poured a hazy golden color with a thin white head that dissapates fairly quickly.

smells of cloves, sweet bananas and slightly citrusy.

tastes like it smells, has a spicy clove and banana flavor.

mouthfeel is light-bodied with pretty good carbonation, goes down smooth.

not a bad beer, but this is definitley not my style, i probaly wont buy this one again.

Serving type: bottle

07-24-2007 08:35:58 | More by jayfarley3

AtLagerHeads

Ohio

3.45/5  rDev -17.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Another nice Ayinger brew. This one poured a very hazy, light peach color with a half inch head. My sense of the aroma was of slight citrus added to a bit of caramel. The head thinned quickly and there was virtually no lacing. Still, I liked the soft color well enough not to bomb the appearance. The taste was of cloves, but light and at times it faded. This is a very interesting beer. Nicely packaged and a beautiful cap. The carbonization imparted a champagne sense that seemed astringent and fizzy. Not a great beer, but definitely above average.

Serving type: bottle

03-11-2003 19:24:11 | More by AtLagerHeads

quasimoto

Ohio

3.45/5  rDev -17.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

A - Pours a nice light yellow witha cloudy haze. THe head is big and frothy with a little lacing.

S - Strong citrusy / clove smell that is very easy on the nose.

T - Light and citrusy with a background of lemon zest. The flavor isnt very strong. at all, but it is nice.

M - Very light bodied, There is very little carbination to deal with but it is very nice.

D - This is a very easy drinking Hefe and enjoyable.

Serving type: bottle

04-16-2006 03:15:57 | More by quasimoto

crossovert

Wisconsin

3.45/5  rDev -17.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

500ml bottle.

Pours an extremely murky tan color. It looks so millky. The head it large and white.

The smell has a huge banana kick with some clove.

The taste brings a bit more lemon, but overall it is a thin one compared to other Bavarian examples.

Serving type: bottle

05-16-2010 23:02:12 | More by crossovert

Sleestak

California

3.48/5  rDev -16.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Tonight I'll be enjoying a few Ayinger beers. I always love getting some good German brews this time of year and celebrating the Oktoberfest season. First thing I notice upon pour in my Paulaner weizen glass is an absolutely massive head. Like a dollop of ice cream on top. Fantastic! A dark golden color. Smells like a typical German hefeweizen, banannas etc. Taste is similar yet very mild. Hmm, maybe the mildest German hefeweizen I remember having, though still quite tasty. I wish I had another. A definate try if you like this style.

Serving type: bottle

09-30-2007 04:43:44 | More by Sleestak

Bcaulin

New Jersey

3.48/5  rDev -16.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Had on tap -- Served in proper Ayinger Hefe glass.

Served with a nice giant white head that didn't leave much lacing. Overall a nice cloundy orange color.

Loads of cloves in the nose -- too much for my taste. Pretty much dominates everything else aside from some banana.

Taste was similar -- you're going to get a lot of banana and cloves throughout. Aftertaste fades away quickly. If you aren't into the clove and yeasty banana flavor profile, this won't be for you. With that said, it is slowly growing on me so it was still an enjoyable brew. Nice and refreshing and light to enjoy on a warm day.

Serving type: on-tap

04-20-2009 00:44:36 | More by Bcaulin

WhiteOak

Connecticut

3.48/5  rDev -16.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

A- Cloudy golden yellow color with a expansive foamy head which retains much of its loft.

S- Light aroma of yeasty bread and wheaty malt.

T- Lightly sweet malt flavor with very faint banana & spice notes. Good, without standing particularly above the rest of the crowd.

M, D- Smooth with sufficient structure. Quite drinkable.

Serving type: bottle

05-30-2010 20:29:55 | More by WhiteOak

Gueuzedude

Arizona

3.5/5  rDev -15.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

This beer was quite spritzy with a light quenching acidity to it, which I can only surmise was from the yeast & wheat. There was some fruitiness and it was appropriately hazy as a traditional weiss should be. I really like this as a summer refresher, the acidity makes this a brew for a lazy hot day.

Serving type: bottle

11-13-2003 23:27:07 | More by Gueuzedude

necoadam

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -15.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Had a bottle of this stuff with dinner at The Mooring in Newport, RI

Pours out a hazy yellow color with a nice head that stays with you for some time. Smell consisted of lemons and cloves mxing with each other. Not as much of a banana aroma as in other hefe's out there. Taste was down the same path as the smell. Quite crisp and acidic in taste with the carbonation blending in good amounts. Finishes somewhat tart, but yet dry. Not bad, went well with some shrimp and lobster tails, but there are better hefe's out there for the price.

Serving type: bottle

09-13-2004 14:39:26 | More by necoadam

walleye

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -15.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

from the bottle. poured a cloudy staw color with a white head. aroma sour, lemony, floral, fruity, yeast, hints of pepper. flavor,grapefruit with sugar on it, other citrus flavores, some bananas, wheat, with a hint of lemon. I am not a big fan of this style of beer but this one might be my turning pointe, this was very refreshing and easy to drink.

Serving type: bottle

11-25-2004 03:59:25 | More by walleye

July2Nov

Hawaii

3.5/5  rDev -15.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A: A murky golden yellow with a finger head and a few spots of sediment at the bottom.
S: Musty and earthy.
T&M: Starts with a clove upfront and continues to last through the duration of the brew.
D: Would be very refreshing after a long day of labor.

Serving type: bottle

09-27-2007 02:59:22 | More by July2Nov

barrelman

New York

3.5/5  rDev -15.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A- Cloudy, light straw, little head

S- Aroma of light clove. not much banana, and that soft distinctive wheat aroma. Wishing for something more.

T- I always thought this was a bit light on taste, even for a hefeweizen.

M- Alright. No problems here. Could use a tad more carbonation.

D- Drinkability could be high because it goes down so easy, but I don't think I'd really want to spend much time drinking this one. Nothing wrong with it technically, though.

Serving type: bottle

03-25-2008 19:52:34 | More by barrelman

fishtownhxc

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -15.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

i've had this beer a few times, and while it's not my favorite hefeweizen, it's definitely one that a lot of american brewers should be taking notes from.

nice hazy golden pour, and one inch bishop's collar. not as much spice and clove flavor as i normally would like, but definitely has the expected hefeweizen trademark aroma and flavor.

while not my favorite german hefeweizen, i'd take this brew over just about any american imitator.

Serving type: bottle

12-28-2008 22:34:59 | More by fishtownhxc

beerguy101

California

3.53/5  rDev -15.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 3.5

Light gold color. Large head. Aroma is malty and fruity. A light bodied Hefe-Weizen. Malts are fruity, banana, cloves and peaches. Smooth and creamy. A really nice mouthfeel, the rest of the beer is kind of ordinary. Light and refreshing, but very drinkable. Mouthfeel is full and round. Finish is clean and smooth. Aftertaste is slightly sweet.

Serving type: bottle

10-06-2003 04:17:39 | More by beerguy101

thechaacster

Illinois

3.53/5  rDev -15.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Pours a cloudy, nearly opaque pale straw color with the expected big foamy head. Smells tart and yeasty with an odd, slightly metallic scent. Very forward with the traditional banana and wheat flavors, with significant lemony tartness. Much moreso than most hefes. Finishes with a lasting taste of clove. Pretty good, but there are definitely better (and cheaper) hefes out there.

Serving type: bottle

07-24-2005 07:48:25 | More by thechaacster

dieselboy914

New York

3.53/5  rDev -15.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

I went to a friends local dive in Brooklyn to get hammered and was rather surprised to see this one on tap next to the regular expected ones like Sam Adams, Bud, etc... seeing how i was completely sober and really curious I tried this one first before drowning myself in Stella...

It poured into a tall pilsner glass really thick. Was a golden yellow in color and rather opaque. The head rose quickly and subsided even quicker leaving a sensual lace around the glass.
The taste was enjoyable at first... a fine mix of wheats and citrusy flavors all having a party in your mouth... but the then party becomes too much. Lamps start getting knocked over, muddy prints on the carpet, and before you know it your palette is overwhelmed by the sugary sweet nature of the beer, leaving you with an aftertaste reminiscent of homemade lemonade kinda like the ones you had as a kid during the summer. No remote hint of alcohol at all, so you would think this is easy to finish, but it's not. The weight of it makes it almost a chore to drink and then initial pleasantries quickly fade away...
Much better served in smaller quantities.

On to the Stella Artois I went...

Serving type: on-tap

04-05-2006 14:38:39 | More by dieselboy914

alysmith4

District of Columbia

3.53/5  rDev -15.1%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Pretty standard Hefeweizen, just a bit "cleaner" in taste and smell. Lots of fresh citrus and straw-hay flavors come through, with banana and sugar as well. I can taste all of these components as I slowly enjoy this beer. As with any beer, make sure you try this in a proper (Ayinger) glass after it has been properly poured. And definintely pour the sedimentary yeast into your glass as well. It really adds a lot of flavor.

Serving type: bottle

12-14-2007 21:09:51 | More by alysmith4

Anthony1

Colorado

3.53/5  rDev -15.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

appearance- very cloudy, pale orange. head was a little dull, but lacing stuck well

smell- senses of fruit, mostly orange, lemon, and clove.

taste- slightly tart and spicy. definite taste of banana, yeast, clove and citrus (orange and lemon).

mouthfeel = very crisp, perhaps too much so. seems light in body with high amounts of carbonation.

drinkability = not as good as the ur-weisse, slightly too crisp without a refreshing after taste. would not readily purchase this beer again

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2009 01:07:03 | More by Anthony1

donkeyrunner

Massachusetts

3.53/5  rDev -15.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Big wheat beer worthy head atop a nearly opaque pale straw color beer. Looks like a happy beer-sicle. No lace but a consistent veil of satiny retention.

Yeasty clove phenols, lemon, and sourdough bread aroma. Taste is clove with a sourdough wheat base and mild fruity edges. Banana phenols aren't as pronounced as in some hefs (Wiehenstephaner comes to mind) and not as much as I would like. As the beer warms the sourdough slides into a lemon poppy cake sweetness. Biting carbonation and dry body.

Serving type: bottle

01-25-2010 18:31:32 | More by donkeyrunner

DefenCorps

Oregon

3.53/5  rDev -15.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

I grabbed a bottle of this at State Line. I'm a fan of almost all that this brewery does (except the weizenbock), so it's rather unpardonable that I haven't reviewed this.

A hazy light yellow with a dense, off-white head with excellent retention, this is what I'd expect from a good hefeweizen. Plenty of carbonation is present as well.

The nose is surprisingly muted. It doesn't jump out like the Weihenstephaner does. However, it is still very very good. Moderately fruity with the requisite banana, and a medium-low spice character, the clove is noticeable but in check. The palate is similar, opening with phenols, banana and clove. Definitely bready, there's an enjoyable, wheat character here. Rousing the yeast with more effort than I normally put in results in an excellent yeasty, spicy character that begins to jumps out. The mid-palate is surprisingly watery, though it does barely regain its step towards the finish, with a light citrus character, a pleasant banana note and a little clove. Medium-light in body with crisp carbonation, this beer is refreshing, but ultimately, leaves me wanting more, especially from the mid-palate. I will seek this out again, especially if I see it on tap to verify if this is just a bottle that's off.

Serving type: bottle

10-26-2010 02:54:53 | More by DefenCorps

Gusler

Arizona

3.55/5  rDev -14.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

A fantastic "Chilled Hazed", Golden-Orange color, the head is a "Whopper", frothy and bright white in color, as it disappears the lace forms a thick and sticky sheet to smother the glass. Nose is has a hint of wheat and is somewhat musky, citrus crisp, clean and fresh to the senses, sweet malt laden start, the top light in its feel to the palate. Finish moderate in its acidity, the hops sparing in their spiciness, quite dry and lightly tart aftertaste, a fine session beer me thinks.

Serving type: bottle

01-03-2003 12:54:23 | More by Gusler

barefootbrewer

Mississippi

3.55/5  rDev -14.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

This beer poured a cloudy straw color with a thick head….it was persistent with very nice lacing. The smell is a sour and cereal like. The taste is sweet with a spicy/floral type aftertaste….also a touch of sourness. The mouthfeel is full bodied but not heavy. There is a slight carbonation bite. Since this isn’t a very strong tasting beer, it is pleasing and mild enough to be quite drinkable.

Serving type: bottle

11-19-2006 06:02:57 | More by barefootbrewer

barleywinefiend

Washington

3.55/5  rDev -14.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured a cloudy straw yellow color with a big fluffy white head. Nose is kinda funky with some wheat. Taste is lackin in flavor upfront, banana, clove, wheat and a little astringent to me. Mouthfeel is nice but sordove bland. Drinkability is slightly abover average.

Serving type: bottle

01-16-2010 00:13:03 | More by barleywinefiend