Schneider Weisse Tap 6 Unser Aventinus - Weisses Bräuhaus G. Schneider & Sohn GmbH

kojevergas

California

3.89/5  rDev -10.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Picked up this purported best Weizenbock in the world tonight for a cool $4.39. I'm sure it's half that price or less in Germany. 8.2% ABV confirmed. 1 pint .9 fl oz brown glass bottle with sophisticated label art and white branded pressure cap served into a conical Samuel Smith's pint glass in me gaff in low altitude Los Feliz, Los Angeles, California. Reviewed live. Expectations are high given its country of origin, traditional brewing methods, the style (coupled with the country of origin), and its current ratings. Bottle fermented. When I acquired it earlier tonight, it was in the store's refrigerated section - which makes me feel at ease even if there isn't a best before date. Besides, I doubt a fairly old weizenbock would drink poorly.

Served cold, straight from the fridge. Side-poured with standard vigor as no carbonation issues are anticipated.

A: Pours a massive head - 90% of the glass and about 8 fingers in thickness. Appearance is beautiful with a soft frothy complexion - gorgeously smooth and seemingly refined. One of the best heads I've seen in ages. Lacing is perfect, coating the sides of the glass evenly and consistently as the head slowly recedes. Retention is incredible for the ABV - about 10+ minutes. I won't be waiting that long to sip it given how inviting it appears.

The body colour is less exciting than the head. It's a dark nontransparent caramel-brown. Slight translucence, but it largely blocks out light. Solid. No yeast particles are visible. No bubble show.

Carbonation seems perfect; the bottle conditioning seems to be a success. Hugely excited to try this.

Sm: Lovely nutty notes. Intoxicating bready malts. An amazing rustic wheat backbone. Fresh alive biscuity yeast redolent of vitamins and fermented grains. Fuck that wheat is lovely. Extremely subtle hints of vague dark fruit; not prune or date or most of the dark fruits you'd expect from something like a good quadrupel - more bright cherry, ripe plum, and dark apple skin. The plum in particular comes through more as it warms. Clove spice. A magnificent aroma for the style. Moderate in strength, with impressive subtlety. I can't wait to try it. Any hopping is minimal in strength and floral in character. No alcohol is detectable.

T/Mf: Shocked the plum comes through as much - and as well - as it does. The clove note is majestic here, very evocative and fresh. There's no artifice here; this beer tastes as natural as can be. Carbonation is downright perfect. The wheat foundation at the core of the flavour profile is refreshing and perfectly guides the central focus of the beer - refreshing qualities meeting deep diverse flavour - whilst holding everything in balance and lending it a natural sense of cohesion. Hints of biscuity malts lend it a bit more body and accentuate the spicy clove. Lightly nutty. No alcohol is detectable.

The mouthfeel features delightful smoothness and wetness which keeps the beer refreshing in spite of its high alcohol - which isn't at all noticeable - and its "dark" character - which is flavorful but never overbearing. Presentation on the palate is excellent. Body is excellent. Thickness is excellent. There's just enough dryness to coax out the flavours more, but I would like more coarseness to complement. Shockingly light and pleasant on the palate for the style/ABV.

I do get some nice biscuity yeast notes, which also add a dash of spice (and are probably the source of the clove notes to boot)

Dr: Incredibly drinkable for the high ABV and style. I'd definitely get this again, preferably a litre's worth fresh on-draught in classic German fashion. For my money, it's certainly one of the - if not the - best beers in the style. Pretty well priced as an import. Special in my mind; I don't have many traditional German beers that evoke notes of plum - or dark fruit at all. I'd recommend it to friends. Makes me more interested in this brewery.

All of the above said, it may be the best beer I've had in the style, but it still doesn't hit the upper echelons of wow-dom. It's a damn good beer, but it's not blowing my mind. As such, it doesn't quite cross into my upper ratings; an A- or higher has to be truly great and I don't give such ratings out lightly. There's room for improvement here in spite of its high quality. I remain optimistic that there's an even better weizenbock out there, but this will be stiff competition. Incredibly well-executed stuff.

B+

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2013 04:21:55 | More by kojevergas

Cubatobaco

Virginia

4.36/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25

A - mercy brown in color, with a steady stream of carbonation around the outside of the glass, 1/4" beige head with a lacing that lingers briefly before sliding down the side of the glass

S - sweet malt initially, wheat, raisins, dark fruit, muted a bit

T - met with an immediate taste of dark fruits (plums and raisins) and sugary sweetness, wheat, hints of clove and potpourri, very delightful

M - mouth coating and complex, effervescent, long finish leaving you wanting more, excellent acidity

O - My second Doppelbock in as many nights and it's amazing how well they are made. It's not fair to compare them to any other beer as it may do them an extreme disservice. Their flavors certainly makes up for were they lack in looks and smell. I have nothing but good things to say for this. If you love beer, then this is a must try.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 02:18:50 | More by Cubatobaco

Roman5150

Michigan

3.88/5  rDev -10.6%
look: 5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

bottle into tulip

appearance: dark brown, caramel unfiltered, 1 finger white head

smell: dark fruits, bready malt, citrus, almost medicinal

taste: dark fruits, wheat, plums, figs, subtle citrus, blackberry, currants, and some slight roasted malt, you can taste the alcohol

mouthfeel: decent amount of carbonation

overall: To me this tastes like a trappist beer from Belgium, mixed with a Dunkelweizen. Decent brew but not really my cup of tea, it tries to be too many things at once. I would rather have a Franziskaner Dunkelweiss or Rochefort if you want something similar but a little more drinkable. May get more in the future to try again, but as of now I prefer their hefe.

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2013 06:34:01 | More by Roman5150

rickyleepotts

Arizona

3.4/5  rDev -21.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

I see this beer all the time at Total Wine, but never knew the history behind it. There is one guy that RAVES about this beer, calling it, "the best beer ever". Not sure it is the best beer in the world, but I am excited to try it. I like the label, too… it's purple. I bet Sheryl likes that. It's her favorite color. I also really like the name. Look for the next few bottles to be from the other side of the aisle. You need to visit a Total Wine to know what I mean, but at Total Wine, the beers from the United States are on one side, and then all other countries on the other. I will be spending more time on the other side for a while. Just to make things interesting!

In the Glass: After hearing Sheryl explain it, I am not sure I can do this beer justice. She basically said someone took a "dump" in the glass. Her words, not mine. I wouldn't say that, but the beer is quite dark. It also has a large head that just sits there for 5 minutes. Granted, I did a hard pour, but the head was impressive. The lace isn't very impressive considering the head, but I am not too worried about that.

It says on the bottle that this is "Germany's original wheat-doppelbock ale". Not a typical style for us, so let's dig in.

Nose: This smells like a spicy wheat beer. The aroma isn't all that impressive. I am impressed with the ABV on this one. 8.2 for a beer that is only $3.99 a bottle is a pretty good deal. I am also seeing, "TAP 6" on the label. It is on the label and on the neck of the bottle. I don't know what that means. Maybe I should Google it.

A second whiff has me smelling more dark fruits leaving with a very earthy finish. I hope it tastes better than it smells!

Flavor: The flavor is quite complex, and I am getting a lot of different flavors throughout. I am not sure where to start. At first I get typical wheat beer flavors; think Blue Moon. Then it mellows out as I swallow, and some subtle sweetness kicks in. Then plums take over. Maybe that is why the label is purple. The plums are really obvious for a few minutes, then a nice drying takes over. The finish only lasts for a few seconds, but it is a very enjoyable drink. Again, not blown away with the flavor profile here, but I am impressed with the complexity this bottle offers.

Mouthfeel: Considering the head on this, I expected more bubbles. The mouthfeel is quite nice, and slides down smooth. It is VERY easy to drink. There are some bubbles at the end of the drink, but nothing to write home about. On that drink I started to swish the beer around in my mouth a little. I plan on doing that for all beer reviews going forward so I can comment on my additional experience. When doing that here, the bubbles overwhelm the palate, but the plums really come through. If I didn't know any better, I would think they used plums in the brewing process on this one.

Aftertaste: The sweetness from the plums sticks around for a few minutes, and it slowly becomes dry. The finish doesn't last very long, but it is long enough to make me want another sip. I am drinking this right out of the fridge, and with this one, I am not sure it warming up will do much for the beer. The best part of this beer are those fruity flavors I am getting.

The guy that calls this beer, "the best beer ever" must not have a very refined palate. It's good, but it is by no means the best beer in the world. Actually, the best beer in the world, according to RateBeer, isn't even that good. Cool story, but quads are just not my style. They did a good job with this bottle, and I am going to look at where those plum flavors are coming from. Best part of this offering. Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

05-08-2013 22:27:05 | More by rickyleepotts

mmmbirra

Italy

4.46/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Deep red, slightly hazy(when you you can tell,) and a nice full wheat beer head. Not much lacing.
Hefeweizen yeasty spiciness mixed with some rich dark fruits.
Raisins, wheat, pepper, and just a full full bodied mouthfeel. fantastic stuff

Definitely the best wheat beer I've ever had. Probably one of the best beers I've ever had, and I've had some good ones.
I wouldn't normally aged a hefeweizen or weizenbock but I bet this one stands up real well to a few years.

Serving type: bottle

05-03-2013 23:51:30 | More by mmmbirra

Rutager

British Columbia (Canada)

4.18/5  rDev -3.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Appearance. Pours a hazy brown with a little gold and two fingers of off-white head.

Smell. Spicy belgian yeast and cloves, some brown sugar and plums, and a little sweet banana.

Taste. Spicy belgian yeast, plums, brown sugar with some cloves and similar spice, and a little bit of light grainy malt.

Mouthfeel. Medium+ body with soft and creamy medium+ carbonation.

Overall. Very easy drinking and plenty of flavour. Quite tasty and I can see how so many people love this, even though it's not my favorite style.

Serving type: bottle

05-02-2013 23:53:39 | More by Rutager

mverity

Florida

4.94/5  rDev +13.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

This beer is a long time favorite. Recently re-tried for reviewing purposes. The appearance is wonderful; nice dark caramel in color, with a retentive whiteish/cream head. Smell is wonderful, clean, earthy, lightly spiced with clove. Taste is delicious! I get clove, sweet malt, a slight licorice flavor, and a sweet yeasty type note as well. The feel of the beer in my mouth is what I remember liking most about this beer. It's very creamy and light, and leaves a smooth silty finish. The aftertaste is of ripe banana, yum.

Serving type: bottle

05-02-2013 04:57:48 | More by mverity

oline73

Maryland

4.21/5  rDev -3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Poured from the bottle into a goblet.

Pours a murky reddish amber, with a layer of creamy off white head, good retention. The smell contains some dark fruit, bready malt, and a mild brown sugar sweetness. The taste is malty but not overly sweet with some yeast spice, a touch of booze, dark fruit, and some banana.

Serving type: bottle

05-01-2013 03:03:12 | More by oline73

JonnoWillsteed

Germany

4.18/5  rDev -3.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

A - Looks like a Long Island Iced Tea - chestnut-brown dark, but greyer still, and very cloudy. Most unusual.

S - Caramel and banana. Fresh made banana-loaf cake.

T - Fruits and spices the whole way through. Really fantastic. If you can have 'pudding wines', I think this might be a 'pudding beer'. Would compliment cheese and crackers very well.

O - I've been in Germany 3 years now, and this is the first time I've even heard of such a dark wheat-beer. Check it out is my advice, it's something really quite special.

p.s. As I swallow each mouth-full of this beer, I get pungent mouth-fulls of 'Christmas spicy flavours' running over the palette... This really is something special! One week left in Germany before I return to Asia: Note to Self - Must go to beer-shop tomorrow and get a few more of these in!

Serving type: bottle

04-24-2013 17:06:08 | More by JonnoWillsteed

trxxpaxxs

New York

3.99/5  rDev -8.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

2012 bottle, poured into a snifter...

A: Pours a super deep and dark red. It's basically a brown/black. There is a thin ring of tiny light beige bubbles along the edges of the glass that seem to stick around for a bit. Decent lacing as it drinks.

S: The nose is a mix of sweet caramel malt, dark cherries, and a touch of smoke. It's actually kind of difficult to pick out the exact scents in this beer. I get a touch of sour and some alcohol heat.

T: Hmmm. This is going to be a tough one. It starts out with a mix of malty sweet, a touch of tart, and followed by some underlying smoke. I get caramel and black sherries to start, as soon as it hits my palate. After it sits for a second, the smoke begins to turn up. It starts out small and builds until the palate it pure smoke. And yet, as soon as that happens, the sour cherries and sweet malt come right back. It finishes with a mix of all of those flavors and a good helping of booze.

M: Full bodied beer. It's sweet and coating to start, effervesces and gets stinging, but softens out in the back end. It's sticky and syrupy in the finish/ My mouth is completely coated by this beer even after it is gone. The mix of tart, smoke, and alcohol are destroying my tastebuds.

O: Wow. This is quite a beer. It seems so incredibly complicated. Flavors showing and then disappearing a second later. Flavors that shine, fade, and then shine again. Sweet, tart, smokey, and intense. I kinda like it, but I don't know if I'm fully enjoying this beer. I might not drink this beer again, but it's quite an experience.

Serving type: bottle

04-14-2013 17:55:03 | More by trxxpaxxs

John_Henry

Japan

4.11/5  rDev -5.3%
look: 2 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Lovely beer. A little sweet overall, if anything for me the sweetness does take away other possible elements. The look is off putting (muddy water), however, that could be to my poor handling, there is a huge amount of trub in the bottom of the bottle. Whilst this isn't a problem for me, as I'm more interested in taste, I'm sure some people will be put off.

Overall exceptional and well worth looking out.

Serving type: bottle

04-05-2013 19:27:57 | More by John_Henry

Ilafan

Minnesota

3.99/5  rDev -8.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

This is a very attractive beer to me. It tastes a lot like a typical Belgian (I know I know. It's from Germany).

The pour is a rich amber with a surprisingly thicker head. Long-lasting lattice, too

The smell is also strong. It's fresh with a hint of spring fruit.

Taste: as stated above, it tastes like a Belgian. I also like the slightly acidic hoppiness to this. The relatively high alcohol content is noticeable but subtle. Nicely balanced.

Overall, this is a good beer that I would buy again.

Serving type: bottle

04-04-2013 01:40:02 | More by Ilafan

deadonhisfeet

Kentucky

4.39/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a bottle into an Erdinger weissbier glass. The pour is a murky brown with a huge crown of dense foam that lasts longer than styrofoam. On the nose I get sweet, bready notes, banana-like esters and spicy clove-like phenols.

The beer has a medium body and a nice, complex flavor. I get nice, sweet bready malty notes up front. They are accompanied by a slightly grainy, yeasty, wheat flavor as well as some bananas, pears, lemon, vanilla, and some dark fruit notes at mid-palate. The spicy clove-like notes promised by the nose arrive near the back of the throat and contribute to a tasty, satisfying finish. Unlike the eisbock, this one seems to let the malty notes play second fiddle to the fruit and spice.

What a wonderfully complex beer. My only complaint is that it's a bit sweet and could use a bit more tartness. Nevertheless, I feel as if I could spend hours sipping on it and writing down all the different flavors I encounter. If all you drink are stouts and IPAs, you need to start exploring classic beers like this one. Pick up a bottle, close your eyes, tune out the noise, and just sip and enjoy.

Serving type: bottle

04-01-2013 15:22:51 | More by deadonhisfeet

davey101

Connecticut

4.48/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

500ml bottle into a tall pilsner glass. Not sure how to figure out the vintage but there is a solid yeast cake on the bottom of the bottle. Opened up with a very slow gush over.

A - Pours a faintly hazy dark brown/purple color. Tons of light tan foam forms but settles down quickly. Sticky lacing. Some floating bits of yeast.

S - Huge fruit notes of cherries and raisins, brown sugar, caramel, doughy bread, and a strong banana yeast aroma. Really amazing aroma, smells like a rich and decadent dessert.

T - Follows the nose with sweet raisins and a bit of tart cherry juice balanced out by a hearty bread and caramel back bone. A bit of that banana yeast thing on the end with a quick fading bitterness. Crazy smooth and way too drinkable given the levels of flavors and the abv. Mouth feel is medium to light bodied and creamy.

O - This is a world class beer, I can't imagine a better weizenbock. Just so rich, sweet, and creamy but somehow its beyond drinkable. Man I love this beer!

Serving type: bottle

04-01-2013 02:43:07 | More by davey101

SmashPants

Australia

3.79/5  rDev -12.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Bottle: solid 500mL brown bottle, standard German macro-orientated label. I am yet to see a German label that doesn't look almost exactly its like.

Appearance: pours a dark golden brown with a head fluffing up to three fingers. The off-white head settles to one-and-a-half finger with good retention and decent lacing.

Aroma: a strong, thick wheaten malt aroma along with the usual banana and cloves. A hint of dark fruits and spices.

Taste: pretty much follows the aroma, with quite strong wheat and spice flavours. Those dark fruits and a touch of chocolate hang about too.

Aftertaste: a touch of bitterness, but the majority of the flavour is a carry-through of the wheaten malts.

Mouth feel: a moderate body with a medium- to-high carbonation that bites nicely.

Overall: a decent, strong flavoured wheat beer. A good combination of wheat malts, spices, banana and cloves and dark fruits. Quite expensive, but certainly worth it every now and then.

Serving type: bottle

03-31-2013 12:43:45 | More by SmashPants

Nordura

Wisconsin

4.66/5  rDev +7.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

Few beers have blown me away as this has. In 30+ years of beer drinking this is my holy grail. Bread and fruit in the most amazing combination, maybe a touch of spice and toffee. I really can not add anything that hasn't already been said by others that have appreciated the beer's amazing qualities. If you are a fan of this style you owe it to yourself to try it. Definitely Wold Class.

Serving type: bottle

03-29-2013 22:47:00 | More by Nordura

pmarlowe

California

4.15/5  rDev -4.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Tulip glass.

A: Pours a murky greyish brown with three fingers of dense, cream colored head. Very good retention but no real lacing.

S: Rich brown sugar, raisin, toasted bread, grape candy, clove. Smells wonderful.

T: Similar, dark fruit forward, lots of esters, a little apple. Clean taste and a long dark fruit finish.

M: Medium-full body, milky, and light carbonation.

O: An excellent example of the style. Very malt forward, and pretty tasty and drinkable for the level of malts. I can see this pairing with heartier foods or maybe dessert.

Serving type: bottle

03-29-2013 05:02:31 | More by pmarlowe

StonedTrippin

Colorado

4.03/5  rDev -7.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

you know, because of the ratings I had higher hopes for this. its good, but it isn't standout to me from other big wheaty bocks. the pour is the best asset. its dark caramel in color with a lavish off white head thick as whipped cream and lasting forever, way above the rim, pure sex. the nose is real fruity, like apples and pears and grapes, and of course dark malted wheat and german ale yeast. flavor sees a lot less fruit than the nose, it has an almost rotting fruit taste, composty, with a lot of alcohol for the style. the alcohol is long lasting and in fact dramatic when it warms, a detractor in this context. the yeast imparts a lot of nice flavor, a little banana, a touch of peppery spice, and plenty of body. fuller, with excited carbonation and a long fruitcake finish. overall a tasty beer, and a good step in my new german beer interest, but I think its a touch out of balance, not least because of the robust booze vibe. well made but not my personal first choice.

Serving type: bottle

03-28-2013 01:58:04 | More by StonedTrippin

gr0g

New Jersey

4.03/5  rDev -7.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Brown, somewhat murky. A big wheat head with excellent retention. Clove-forward on the nose, as the aroma is dominated by a "spicy" wheat character. A little bit of bubblegum and a hint of toasted bread.

Excellent sweet/dry balance as many great German brews show. Malt-forward overall, with a bit of clove. Mild bitterness on the finish. Some mild fruity esters, primarily raisin. Mouthfeel is fairly light with a smooth carbonation, but fades to flatness a bit too quickly.

Aventinus is an excellent wheat bock that's worthy of the praise it receives. Among the few dark wheat beers I've had to date, it stands above the rest.

Serving type: bottle

03-25-2013 01:43:51 | More by gr0g

Tone

Missouri

4.41/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Pours a cloudy, brown color. 1/3 inch head of a white color. Great retention and decent lacing. Smells of dark citrus, wheat, sweet malt, slight hops, hint of pale malt, and a hint of roasted malt. Fits the style of a Weizenbock. Mouth feel is smooth and clean, with an average carbonation level. Tastes of dark citrus, wheat, sweet malt, slight pale malt, hint of hops, and a hint of roasted malt. Overall, decent appearance, great aroma and body, and good feel and blend.

Serving type: bottle

03-19-2013 17:08:33 | More by Tone

tectactoe

Michigan

4.1/5  rDev -5.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Thanks to Kevin for this one. Apparently this is the "go-to" weizenbock, much like Weihenstephan owns the title for "go-to hefe". Haven't had much weizenbock experience in my life, so I'll have to see how this plays out. Brown and swampy looking from the pour, hazy and cloudy all the way through with a puffy, off-white head showing nice retention and solid lacing as the beer shrinks in the glass.

Bubblegum. Yeast. Banana. Clove. Apple skins. Mild dark fruits. Sound familiar? Smells almost like a hefeweisen on acid - only with less wheat and a stronger alcohol presence. Yes, yes, the alcohol is noticeable on the nose, but doesn't really hinder at all - it only adds a bit of phenol presence. As this one warms up, I start picking up some more unique notes; mild tartness, cherries, dry wheat, spices, and light caramel. Overall, very pleasing to my nostrils, and it smells much like I expected. The wheat definitely picks up the pace a bit more during the latter half, too.

Well, well, well. Whatever bit of wheat was missing in the aroma is more than compensated for in the taste. The first sip coats the palate with a heavy blanket of wheat; subtly sweet, dry, and refined. The bubblegum-banana combo follows closely behind, and the banana almost takes on a "rotten" or "overripe" flavor profile. I know that sounds gross, but trust me - it works well. Yeasty and hefe-like all around with spices coming at you left and right. Clove, coriander, orange zest, pith, and peel, with a light sprinkling of mild white pepper covering everything. In the end, some light fruitiness surfaces; mild banana and mixed berries. Medium bodied with lots of carbonation, giving a floaty kind of mouth feel.

Hm, I still think I prefer Weihenstephaner Vitus to this beer, but there's no denying that this is still some good stuff. I don't know if I'm well-versed enough in weizenbocks to accurately rank this one among the rest, but it was definitely tasty, and dangerously drinkable for being 8.2% ABV.

Serving type: bottle

03-19-2013 03:44:40 | More by tectactoe

ggourde

Missouri

4.55/5  rDev +4.8%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Murky brown out of the bottle. Thin persistent head. Raisins, dates and alcohol aromas apparent. Tobacco, cloves, raisins flavors come through. Rather sharp fizziness to it, some alcohol warming. Easy to drink, full of complex flavors- definitely something to enjoy with cheese on a cold rainy day.

Serving type: bottle

03-19-2013 02:18:48 | More by ggourde

LampertLand

British Columbia (Canada)

4/5  rDev -7.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

G. Schneider 'Aventinus' Germany's original Wheat Dopplebock @ 8.2% , served from a 500 ml bottle , #6 bottle cap and a purple label purchased for $4

A-pour is a murky dark brown with a medium size off white head leaving some spotty lace along the weizen glass

S-ripe banana , fig , dates , some yeast

T-tons of spice , clove , corriander , very complex sweet wheat and yeast

MF-low carbonation , full bodied , feeling the warmth as more is consumed

Ov-big beer , fruity & boozy is your thing , welcome to Unser Aventinus

sampled alongside 3 other G.Schneider beers & 3 from local brewer Moon Under Water

prost LampertLand

Serving type: bottle

03-16-2013 01:08:13 | More by LampertLand

Sam21

Connecticut

4.24/5  rDev -2.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

500ml bottle. Bottled January 3rd, 2013. Poured into Weiss vase. 

A- After a careful proper pour, I am left with an opaque brown body. I don't see any sediment suspended, only murky brown. With the slightly off-white head capping things off, this is a nice looking beer. The retention is up there with the best Belgian bigs and the lacing is thick. 

S- It carries a very pungent aroma of cloves, bubblegum, juicy fruit, and plenty of spiced cake notes. The banana notes are there as well, but not as forward. It's held together and balanced. 

T- The flavors are very soft, balanced, and light. This is not a knock your teeth out beer, which is wonderful. It sticks close to the style. Soft fruit notes begin leading into a full fledged rye bread spiciness. It's not necessarily a rye beer flavor, but a thick chewy loaf of spelt rye bread. There are clove spice notes, yeasty bubblegum, and that underlying sweet note that carries right through. The banana notes are there within the sweetness and are overripe in nature, like that banana that almost tastes fermented and has an alcoholic sting to it. Bready, spicy, sweet, and very balanced. Dry in the finish with lingering sweet spice notes. Perhaps a touch of prune in there as well. 

MF- Very soft fluffy carbonation carries a medium body that is filling AND light. It's full yet doesn't carry that syrupy feel. 

O- This is a wonderful wheat beer. It's very big, yet carries all the grace of a beer half it's ABV. It's smooth, spicy, integrated, sweet, and very easy to drink. I'm drinking this beer on the couch next to my wife in front of the TV, but I can only imagine that my enjoyment of it would be even higher in front of a fire with friends and family (and of course my wife!). 

Serving type: bottle

03-15-2013 00:16:01 | More by Sam21

RoamingGnome

Wisconsin

4.39/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Schneider Weisse Aventinus

Poured from a 16.9 oz bottle into a Weiss vase. Served chilled.

A) Wow, this is a very cloudy brown brew. About a finger of beige head, which quickly settled to a dusting. No lacing to report.

S) The first thing that popped into my head was, this is like banana bread batter. I got the yeast here, wheat, spices, and some sweetness. It's a nice aroma.

T) Follows the nose, but there is some chocolate there, and some dark fruit as well. There is just a hint of the 8.2% ABV on the finish. I found the aftertaste to be a pleasant nutty banana bread.

M) Nearly full-bodied and lightly carbonated. Feels thick, almost chewy, coats the mouth. A very nice mouthfeel.

O) This is a damn fine beer. Clearly deserves the praise that it receives. I can't say I've had many Wheat-Dopplebocks, but this would be the best I've had thus far. Delightful... Glad to recommend...

Serving type: bottle

02-27-2013 00:41:03 | More by RoamingGnome