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

AaronRed

New York

4.35/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Whenever I happen upon a beer that is as highly rated as this one, I feel I must give it a try, even if I think I won't like it. Well, this beer packs a punch on many levels. It poured with a dark chocolate color with tiny tan bubbles. Smell was that of a rich port, but with some citrus notes. The taste is truly overwhelming- massive amount of malt with a slight tang of cloves and figs or some other dried fruit was predominant. Filled up my mouth and my tastebuds. You cannot drink another beer after this one, and frankly, I'm not sure you can have two of these in the same sitting.

Serving type: bottle

07-22-2002 19:25:24 | More by AaronRed

ryanocerus

Iowa

3.68/5  rDev -15.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

I am not in love with this one as most other BAs are, but it is not bad. It poured a very cloudy amber with a thick off-white head. I thought the aroma was very malty. The citrusy taste of the wheat comes through at once, giving way to a smokey aftertaste. I do agree with most BAs that it is a thick, chewy beer. Refreshing, but not my style.

Serving type: bottle

07-22-2002 10:04:50 | More by ryanocerus

Brent

Kentucky

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

An interesting beer - my first wheat doppelbock, so I don't have a standard by which to judge this. Very pleasant clove aroma and flavor from the yeast. Less malty than most doppelbocks, but more body than most weizen styles. Alcohol is a noteworthy flavoring component, lending some pepper to the finish, with some rum-like notes. I'm not sure I'm quite as taken with this beer as my fellow BA's, but a tasty beer, without question.

Serving type: bottle

07-15-2002 19:12:15 | More by Brent

aracauna

Georgia

4.33/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Dark reddish brown, like strong cloudy tea. Easy head had fairly large, soda-like bubbles form the head, but without the fizziness. As for taste, it's got the same strong esteriness of the Schneider weisse with the richer slight caramelly taste from the darker malts. Finishes with cloves. Tasty.

Serving type: bottle

07-10-2002 19:24:55 | More by aracauna

BitteBier

Indiana

4.68/5  rDev +7.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4

Pours with cloudy, dark tones that hint at the dark flavors that round out the taste. Ripe, fruity (banana?) aromas are inviting but are only part of the full flavor profile, which starts wonderfully crisp and finishes with a dark, full flavor. Exceptional mouthfeel. I can't imagine drinking tons of this, but I also can't imagine liking too many beers more than I like this one.

Serving type: bottle

07-06-2002 19:31:02 | More by BitteBier

frank4sail

New Jersey

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

Light brown hazy look with a slightly tan head. Unbelievible lasting head. Sweet nose with a touch of warmth up there where the nose hair grows. At first taste you get a sweet wheat malt tongue followed by a warm comforting bitter dark chocolate finish. Very smooth full bodied beer. This beer would be a great "winter wheat" selection. Don't get me wrong I would drink it any time....

I am glad I tried it due to other "BA's" ranking it quite high. Nicely drinkable at 8% abv.

Serving type: bottle

07-02-2002 07:58:28 | More by frank4sail

usualpulp

Texas

4.25/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This is one excellent brew. It pours a very dark brown almost black color, with a tan head that quickly dissapates. Upon smelling the beer, you can smell a strong carmel and malt presence, as well as alcohol. The first sip is pure heaven, very smooth and refreshing. There are slight fruit flavors and alot of spice. One might also notice a very very slight chocolate flavor. Overall this is one very smooth beer, and very strong at the same time.

Serving type: bottle

06-29-2002 17:04:03 | More by usualpulp

marc77

California

4.8/5  rDev +10.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

The garnet hued, slightly chill - hazed bubbly brew is topped by a dense, creamy and smooth off - white head. The combination of banana esters, toasty munich malt, subtle chocolately notes and dark caramel is reminescent of a banana split topped with chocolate syrup and roasted pine nuts. The overall flavor is incredibly smooth, sweet and is comprised of a fine melange of wheat tartness and residual and caramel malt sweetness... The fruitiness from the yeast adds complexity yet doesn't detract from the mellow chocolate notes. Full in body and quite rich, but there is nothing cloying overall at all in this fine brew. Flavorwise, this brew truly exhibits a fine balance between the rich, melanoidin qualities of a doppelbock and the lighter yet complex fruity notes of a German wheat. The finish is sweet, a bit tart, but an enjoyable dark Munich malt toastiness lingers. Smooth, satisifying, alcohol warmth coats the throat several seconds after the sip is done. Aventinus Wheat Doppelbock is an absolutely rich, delicious, yet highly drinkable brew.

Serving type: bottle

06-24-2002 19:10:40 | More by marc77

BeerManDan

California

5/5  rDev +15.2%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Absolutely heaven. The taste of banana's and clove's are well balanced. I have never tasted a wheat dopplebock like this. First impression was like tasting heaven, smooooth and velvety. Absolutely the best wheat dobblebock I've tried this decade. Everytime I've tried it, it's still number one.

Serving type: bottle

06-24-2002 13:58:11 | More by BeerManDan

Suds

Pennsylvania

4.47/5  rDev +3%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

This is a wonderful beer. The aroma is an experience in itself. Over-the-top Yeast, clove, spice, banana: Extreme Weiss. The beer has a soft, dark brown color with a huge tan head that lasts through the bottom of the glass. Smooth, velvety mouthfeel. Not much alcohol taste despite the 8%, but there is a nice warming effect. I loved every sip of this one.

Serving type: bottle

06-22-2002 17:38:26 | More by Suds

DarthMalt

Virginia

3.05/5  rDev -29.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2 | overall: 3.5

7/17/02
What's the deal with making dark wheat beers? Aren't they supposed to be light and refreshing?
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CAVEAT: Not my Style

Translucent amber, with a quick, foam-rubber looking head. Tart clove nose with a deep alcohol scent, kind of reminds me of Chimay Belgians.

Definite wood tones in the mid-taste, tangy throughout, and finishes on the dry side.

Good Beer. I could live on it.

Who's the monk-looking dude?

Serving type: bottle

06-18-2002 21:25:33 | More by DarthMalt

Longstaff

Massachusetts

4.9/5  rDev +12.9%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

The pinnacle of wheat beers. This classic became a favorite of mine since my first sip over a year ago and still is. Head froths up even with a gentle pour and is hard to contain in the glass. Delicate brownish color and hints of banana fruitiness in the nose. Banana-clove, chocolate, caramel, and alcohol flavors all mingle together and is offset with just the right amounts of hops to subdue the sweetness of the malt. Has a creamy mouthfeel from the yeast and is much easier to drink than the 8% abv suggests. IMO, the world's greatest beer.

Serving type: bottle

06-17-2002 09:09:08 | More by Longstaff

inebrius

Michigan

4.97/5  rDev +14.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Looks like a pilsener shaped tootsie roll with a bone white beard in the glass. A cream puff doused in a pear and brandy sauce might smell something like Aventinus. Still a hefeweiss, but a hefeweiss with a serious malt base. The malt is kept in check with bittering hops while the typical hefe lip-smacking tartness asserts itself by stepping all over spicy clove toes. A myriad of flavors compound to make this one outstanding brew. If you like hefeweissbiers, than I beseech you, try an Aventinus.

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2002 07:46:56 | More by inebrius

jackndan

Illinois

3.68/5  rDev -15.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

Weiss Doppelbock: Good looking, nice smelling, but man that Weiss/yeast flavor is over the top. It was just too much for me, as I’m not a huge fan of the style, but if you are, this is the one to go to. It is the Weiss beer on steroids.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2002 19:57:28 | More by jackndan

mophie

Delaware

4.88/5  rDev +12.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Man oh man, what a treat. First off, I love the look: deep caramel, almost brown with an orange tinge, and yeasty cloudiness. Nice, foamy off-white head that dissipates a bit quickly. The smell is unique, not quite a weisse, and not quite a doppel. I swear it smells like a cross between a weisse, a doppel, and, of all things, a Belgian dubbel. Huge fruity flavors, banana and raisins and tropical fruits, with the traditional wheaty clove finish. Quite a bit more tang than a doppel bock! Carbonation is also reminiscent of a Belgian more so than a traditional weisse or doppel due to the bottle fermentation. Despite the 8% abv, I find this to be incredibly drinkable, and not just in cooler temps, either!

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2002 17:12:46 | More by mophie

Bighuge

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

A chill-hazed amber-orange appearance with carbonation evident. Very nice clove and nutmeg on the nose. Tangy wheat malt aroma also present. What strikes me on first tasting are 2 things: One, this is a very easy drinking beer foe 8% a/v. Two, this isn't overly sweet like I was expecting. On the buds, you get some of your typical weizen characteristics: Phenol, Clove, Vanilla and Banana. The phenolic character is really kept in check nicely. Must be some nice hopping in this brew to keep what could be a very sweet beer (and style) from becoming too sweet. Was surprised I never tasted the alcohol in this one. Great brew.

Serving type: bottle

04-24-2002 22:03:51 | More by Bighuge

ADR

Pennsylvania

4.38/5  rDev +0.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Dark caramel color, medium bubbled thick head that is charged from bottle fermentation. Slightly marmalade and malty aroma. Nice smell...Deep maple, raisins, and spice flavors, fades just about perfectly. Just a touch of wheat acidity. Nice medium body that's not at all sticky. Finishes as diminished spicy and raisiny, not cloying, adding to drinkability. Dang fine brew here.

Serving type: bottle

04-19-2002 07:07:37 | More by ADR

budgood1

Minnesota

4.88/5  rDev +12.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

amazing. pours out an off brown, and after you work up the yeast, it turns a more milky dark tan. the nose is unbelievable...ripe fruit, ripe bananas, clove, some caramel and chocolate malt. an intoxicating wine like aroma to adds to the sensory overload. taste is of caramel apples, with prune, plum, banana and clove on top of a slick, buttery mouthfeel. the addition of all the yeast really expands the taste. some light spicy hops to add an ending crispness. you have reached german beer nirvana. the best of both worlds in a bock and wheat. a perfect selection for the first warm days of spring. outstanding.

Serving type: bottle

04-13-2002 15:31:02 | More by budgood1

StevieW

Florida

4.7/5  rDev +8.3%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

This beer really impressed me. Dark amber brown with a big white foamy head. Thick rich taste and feel for a wheat. Heavy yeast flavor, almost chewy, but delicious. Hints of roasted malt and nutty as well. Is there brown sugar in this ? It tasted great. 8% ABV warms you quickly, but easy to drink. 1/2 hour after drinking, I was wishing for more. I only had one bottle, comes in a basic brown bottle with a purple label. A beer worthy of a national championship game or a holiday meal !

Serving type: bottle

04-07-2002 06:57:43 | More by StevieW

ZAP

Minnesota

4.97/5  rDev +14.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Reminds me a lot of the Hacker Pschorr Weiss Dark that is my favorite summer brew....Really charged up on the pour..bubbly head settles down quickly....The aroma is what I would expect of a dark wheat...banana, cloves...citrus..brown and cloudy in color, this is one tasty beverage...sweet and fruity...plums..banana's...oranges...covered in brown sugar...an excellent beer. One of the finest I have tasted for this style.

Serving type: bottle

04-05-2002 22:07:47 | More by ZAP

hooligan

Florida

3.55/5  rDev -18.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

Thick head with lacy bubbles on a hazy caramel colored beer. Strong straw-like yeasty smell, laced with plums, banana, and rum-alcohol. Thick and syrupy on the palate, with a strong earth yeast character, rich sugary plum, and heavy alcohol. Almost no bitterness of hops. Thick on the mouth, with a near perfect carbonation. All in all, perhaps a little sweet for me, a very very good beer, but a tad sweet.

Serving type: bottle

03-01-2002 10:06:56 | More by hooligan

pbrian

Connecticut

4.88/5  rDev +12.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Every time I have this I wonder why I don't stock it more often. Simply a world classic. Take all the properties of your favorite dunkel and combine them with your favorite bock and you'll get close to Aventinus.

Serving type: bottle

02-19-2002 09:06:26 | More by pbrian

rastaman

United Kingdom (England)

4.6/5  rDev +6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

fantastic beer, great drinkability, especially for a winters night, fantastic drop, lots of banana, clove, chocolate and even a bit of spice and some dark fruit, moderately acidic bitter finish, pretty good stuff.

Serving type: bottle

02-15-2002 18:32:49 | More by rastaman

Jason

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

A gift from the gods ... I love having this with some stilton and rye bread. Now that is sheer heaven.

Serving type: bottle

11-19-2001 22:57:07 | More by Jason

John

New York

4.7/5  rDev +8.3%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

A very easy drinking 8%. Nice chocolate and roasted malt, trace alcohol.

Serving type: bottle

10-29-2001 09:18:58 | More by John