Simon Spezial Altfränkisches Vollbier - Weissbierbrauerei Simon KG

jonb5

United Kingdom (England)

3.03/5  rDev -13.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Dark amber colour, clear, slightly tanned head which soon went but lacing was retained. Grassy aroma, notes of malt and rasin, slight hop. Tasted some caramel and malt. Finish long and roasted. Smooth texture, medium body, slight carbonation. Overall Altfränkisch means a dark Kellerbier, not unlike other beers that say this on them.

Serving type: bottle

09-24-2012 14:37:47 | More by jonb5

LambicKing

Virginia

4/5  rDev +13.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

My buddy Mike purchased this for me when he was in Landstuhl, Germany, a couple of months ago...properly cellared since then. Chilled and poured into my Weihenstephaner weissbier glass.

A: Pours a dark auburn color (almost looks like iced tea). Off-white head persists...then leaves delicate but full lacing throughout. Ample carbonation, but not overly so.

S: Malts...some mild hops...hints of yeast. Smells very hearty, rich and creamy.

T: As expected, this beer is smooth, creamy, sweet and full of body, but not very complex. Nutty, roasted malts throughout...light hops in the background (can't tell which variety). Very creamy. I dig it.

M: Tingling carb, not biting. Leaves great aftertaste...sweet maltiness. Somehow finishes rather dry.

O: This is my first beer of the style. I do like it a lot. I was almost expecting a rauchbier when my buddy suggested I try it (in the same context as Schlenkerla beers). If I find this one in the States, I'd buy it again...and drink it in place of an American amber ale.

Serving type: bottle

10-06-2011 17:14:45 | More by LambicKing

Brabander

Netherlands

3.03/5  rDev -13.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

I bought this beer a few weeks ago when i was in the south of Germany. There are good beermarkets where you can buy these beers. Dursty is a good shop. Bottle best before december 2011.

Poured in my Struise beerglass this beer looks ok. The fluid looks like a strong tea. Two fingers of lightbrown head which disappears after a pretty ling while.

A light malty smell and a flat watery taste make that this beer is not very special. It is drinkable but no more than that. With some more body it would be better.

Serving type: bottle

07-09-2011 13:30:10 | More by Brabander

RuudJH

Netherlands

4.1/5  rDev +16.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Simon KG brewery special brew.
0.5 l bottle.

Looks chestnut brown, with a beige head. Modest carbonation.

Smell and taste are dark malts. Lots of spice (koriander, nutmeg, clove) and some citrus in it.

Light mouthfeel. Very flavoursome. It lingers in the mouth.
Overall, a nice brew again , from this brewery. Refreshing and interesting.

Serving type: bottle

07-02-2011 12:29:17 | More by RuudJH

kojevergas

California

3.45/5  rDev -2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Bottle acquired in REWE stores, Bamberg. Served into a halleroder mini-stein/Bierkrug (.3L) in me friend's gaff in Bamberg, while she prepared me a local Franconian (NOT Bavarian!!) dish. Reviewed live. Labelled as a "Vollbier", obviously - which directly translates to "Full beer".

A: Four finger head of nice cream, fair thickness, and good retention. Clear copper colour. Transparent. Appealing.

Sm: Amber hops with wonderful malt. Germans know how to treat their malt. Some nutty notes on the fringe.

T: Amber malt with notes of caramel and a hop-laden climax. Some cream on the finish. Not as yeasty as anticipated. A bit simple but certainly pleasant and refreshing. Not as crisp as a lager or (Czech) pilsner, but good nonetheless. Well balanced and built for the style; this is a zwickel not a keller. The caramel seems to emerge more with each swig. Maybe even a fringe note of chocolate somewhere hidden in back; it's certainly elusive but welcome.

Mf: Cream-laden, smooth, and wet. Slightly coarse on the climax to accentuate the added flavour. Doesn't quite match the flavours of the body perfectly. A weird dryness enters just on the end, negatively affecting the echoing aftertaste, but it's subtle enough to not matter a great deal.

Dr: Very drinkable, and very well priced. A great beer in the style.

Serving type: bottle

06-08-2011 12:52:19 | More by kojevergas