Schneider Aventinus Weizen-Eisbock - Weisses Bräuhaus G. Schneider & Sohn GmbH

ThisWangsChung

Maryland

3.59/5  rDev -15.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.25

11.2 oz bottle into a Duvel tulip. 2010 vintage.

A: Pours a very dark brown with good opacity due to the haziness of the yeast. Huge yeast particles settle on the bottom of the glass. This features really impressive head retention for 12% - I poured it about 4 minutes ago and there's still a solid off-white colored film left on top.

S: The first thing I notice is huge dark fruit sweetness, along with lighter fruit esters and even some faded hops. After a while, caramel, brown sugar, molasses, and chocolate will enter the picture. There's a noticeable oxidation to the aroma, giving it both a stronger fruit vibe along with an underlying soy note to it. The alcohol presence is mercurial; it's about what I expected.

T: Flavors start off with a lot of ripe cherries and wheat malt. Afterwards, it shows hints of soy sauce (in a mild, pleasing fashion), chocolate, ripe pear, and apple. Not quite as deep, or even as intensely flavored as I expected. Once it warms up, it becomes more and more boozy without really contributing much complexity, and after a while becomes even sweeter; though it also becomes spicier in the finish as well. So yeah, this does have a bit of complexity and depth to it. Warts and all, this is a hell of an experience - and honest to God, it's enjoyable.

M: At the first sip, it's just about the silkiest damn thing I've ever put in my mouth. After a while, it becomes a bit more astringent and even boozy. Combined with the carbonation, it features that subtle 'airy sponge cake' quality to the texture. While it's hard for me to taste the alcohol, it's very easy to notice on the tongue, esophagus, and stomach - the syrupy finish doing its job to an extent.

O: Fresh, I'm sure the booze would knock my tongue out, but it's done a good job of evolving into something soft and mellow...ish. I seriously can't imagine how boozy this would be with only a month or two of age on it. The warmer it gets, the harsher it gets - and the less I want to drink it. Worth a try, but drink cold!

Serving type: bottle

01-09-2013 02:51:53 | More by ThisWangsChung

ChrisL24481

New Hampshire

4.25/5  rDev +0.5%

06-18-2013 23:44:29 | More by ChrisL24481

lancecenter

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +6.4%

06-17-2013 19:56:00 | More by lancecenter

zenarkist

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev +6.4%

06-17-2013 03:11:21 | More by zenarkist

baklo

North Carolina

4/5  rDev -5.4%

06-16-2013 15:12:13 | More by baklo

TheBeeraholic

Ontario (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +0.5%

06-16-2013 13:20:07 | More by TheBeeraholic

IchLiebeBier

Virginia

5/5  rDev +18.2%

06-15-2013 02:10:55 | More by IchLiebeBier

Boone757

Maryland

4/5  rDev -5.4%

06-14-2013 02:46:45 | More by Boone757

DCH

New York

4.25/5  rDev +0.5%

06-13-2013 02:14:08 | More by DCH

JSchock7

Kansas

4.5/5  rDev +6.4%

06-12-2013 06:56:17 | More by JSchock7

beergorrilla

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +0.5%

06-10-2013 02:01:00 | More by beergorrilla

ckollias

Maryland

4.49/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Enjoyed this 11.2oz bottle out of a large snifter glass.

A: Pours a dark ruby hue with a solid off-white tannish head that slowly dissipates leaving a partial trail and persistent lace.

S: Sweet aroma dominated by dark fruits and alcohol.

T: Intense dark fruit flavor of dried plums and figs followed by some dark chocolates and coffee notes. Finishes very sweet and fruity.

M: Very strong and boozy. Heavy body and medium carbonation.

O: Wow – This beer has tons of complex flavors and aroma and enough alcohol to put you to sleep. Nice sippin beer at 12% abv. A beer for special occasions.

Serving type: bottle

06-09-2013 18:59:10 | More by ckollias

Liquoric3

Germany

4/5  rDev -5.4%

06-09-2013 00:50:57 | More by Liquoric3

BanjinTsuki

West Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +6.4%

06-08-2013 16:53:16 | More by BanjinTsuki

Isotope

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +12.3%

06-03-2013 01:46:06 | More by Isotope

tjsdomer2

Illinois

4.83/5  rDev +14.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75

Appearance: Utter, complete, total perfection. Caramel syrup with cotton foam. Extremely thick. There is complete darkness; no light gets through when held up to light.

Smell: Bananas. Cloves. Chocolate. Bubblegum. Smells like a hef on steroids. Sweet maple syrup with a hint of pine. Smells like whiskey when it warms.

Taste/Mouthfeel: This stuff is strong. Extremely full-bodied. Pine, caramel, cloves, and a hint of maple hit you first. Then the bourbon, vanilla, and oak, followed by plum and banana. Some coffee in the finish. Tastes like an IPA, hef, and stout all in one.

Overall: Absolutely incredible. Almost speechless.

Serving type: bottle

06-03-2013 01:39:17 | More by tjsdomer2

Chugs13

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +0.5%

06-03-2013 00:18:16 | More by Chugs13

IanSpindler

Alberta (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +0.5%

06-02-2013 01:49:08 | More by IanSpindler

Dcunicelli

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -11.3%

06-01-2013 21:20:11 | More by Dcunicelli

ajzy

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -5.4%

06-01-2013 14:46:28 | More by ajzy

Beric

Michigan

4.58/5  rDev +8.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

Serving: 12oz bottle poured into a pint glass
Served: March 2013

Appearance: Actually, if there is one fault in this beer, it is that it is not the prettiest. Kind of chocolatey, kind of raisin colored, but the yeast in it all makes it scatter the light a little weird around the edges which makes it kind of look brownish-grey at times. No head to speak of because of the alcohol content.

Smell: Smells just like an Aventinus- raisins, dates, molasses, and yeasts.

Taste: Tastes like a concentrated Aventinus (surprise!). The Aventinus flavors, if anything, hit you more in this beer because you have less carbonation and yeasty flavors to get in the way of the dark, molasses-y fruity flavors. Interestingly, I find you can feel the alcohol on this one way more than other high ABV beers (cf. 120 Minute IPA), which is actually a little offputting.

Mouthfeel: Smooth and creamy, but with an astringent alcohol presence.

Overall: Amazing beer. Though you can taste/feel the alcohol at times, it is still immensely pleasurable, especially if you like just plain-old regular Aventinus. Gets better as it warms.

Serving type: bottle

06-01-2013 12:01:40 | More by Beric

SmashPants

Australia

4.61/5  rDev +9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Bottle: solid dark brown 330mL bottle with a stylish German-style label. Has me expecting something high quality.

Appearance: very dark amber brown in colour with a limited, fine carbonation just visible. A two-finger head drops quickly to a solid, creamy one-finger with decent retention. Looks good!

Aroma: carries some definite dark wheat aromas - there are the usual bananas and cloves, but with an undercurrent of sweet malts, molasses and dark cherry.

Taste: there are the usual bananas and cloves, but with an undercurrent of sweet malts, molasses and dark cherry. A wonderfully rich and complex beer.

Aftertaste: a touch of sherry accompanies some warming alcohol that fills the mouth nicely.

Mouth feel: rich, velvety and smooth, with a low carbonation. Slides down easy - very nice!

Overall: this is an exceptional German dark wheat ale - smooth in texture with a complexity I haven't seen before in a dark wheat. Top notch!

Serving type: bottle

06-01-2013 10:41:26 | More by SmashPants

CutterRoberts

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +12.3%

06-01-2013 01:49:32 | More by CutterRoberts

Rohkey

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +6.4%

05-31-2013 19:01:03 | More by Rohkey

paulys55

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +6.4%

05-31-2013 15:39:06 | More by paulys55