Comments on: Aventinus Doppelbock Beer Review

By: Nate

Nate — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:23:48 +0000

Boys. Boys. Boys.
I honestly love it when you review biers that are a) fantastic; b)easy for me to get and c) we seem to complete agree about them.

I had my first Aventius Doppelbock a couple of years ago in Zurich and have never looked back. It is truly a top shelf Weiss that is not only a great drink but a challenging one.

If you do like this, then I’m almost certain that you will love the Hofbräu Schwarze Weisse.

Oh and Friday’s here, so bring on a night at the pub

By: Barry M

Barry M — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:17:40 +0000

Definitely a classic, and as a wheat doppelbock with those light spicy notes, I find it better than most regular doppelbocks which tend to a little too much sugary sweetness. It’s been ages since I had one now that I think of it (and I even have the crazy looking big balloon Aventinus weizen glass waiting for the next chance )…
.-= Barry M´s last blog ..Neuzeller Schwarzer Abt =-.

By: Scott - TheBrewClub

Scott - TheBrewClub — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:37:34 +0000

OK, so I grabbed a bottle of this last night to try, especially because of all the raving about it in the comments! I suppose this is an example of my palate needing development because I wasn’t thrilled by it. I would agree with Bob’s notes on taste and smell, but I couldn’t get over the strong flavor of alcohol. At 8.2%, this shouldn’t come as a surprise I know, but to me it overwhelmed the other flavors. Still enjoyable, I would probably have given it 3 stars.
.-= Scott – TheBrewClub´s last blog ..Wolaver’s Organic Pale Ale =-.

By: The Professor

The Professor — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:37:56 +0000

It IS a truly great beer. I had the pleasure of drinking it on draft a number of years ago at my local bar, which (at the time anyway) was well known in these parts (central NJ, USA) for bringing in unusual beer not normally found on draft. I am not usually big on wheat beers…but this one blows me away.
So either way, bottle or draft, it is definitely 5 star brew.

By: Michael Reinhardt

Michael Reinhardt — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:34:49 +0000

You have to try their Eisbock version, too. Here’s a review of it. http://thankheavenforbeer.com/2008/12/18/middle-of-the-week-review-aventinus-weizen-eisbock/ This beer is an absolute classic in it’s own right. Terrific.
.-= Michael Reinhardt´s last blog ..Just a warning: Review Barrage =-.

By: Scott-TheBrewClub

Scott-TheBrewClub — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:34:29 +0000

I always take note when Bob gives a beer 5 stars. Nate and Reuben seems to like is as well, so that means its on my list! .-= Scott-TheBrewClub´s last blog ..Sam Adams Cherry Wheat Beer Review =-.

By: Reuben

Reuben — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:22:25 +0000

Hopfen-Weisse is interesting all right, actually I need to try it again as the last time I was a little tipsy when I tried it so I did not get to "taste" it properly. .-= Reuben´s last blog ..Lidl now sells some nice english beers. =-.

By: nate

nate — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:51:45 +0000

I too am a huge fan of Aventinus. There are a number of breweries that are on my "to visit when I have the cash someday" list, and this is one. Interesting note about the allied bombing... Sometimes I think folks are afraid to give classic or abundantly available beers great ratings, as they cling to some esoteric status, but I agree with your review. Have you tried Schneder-Weisse's collaboration with The Brooklyn Brewing Company? If not, be on the lookout...its great. I recently picked some up and loved it. .-= nate´s last blog ..It’s amazing how you get around… =-.

By: Reuben

Reuben — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:39:43 +0000

I certainly have enjoyed this beer in the past! I am a big fan of Schneider-Weisse beers. .-= Reuben´s last blog ..Lidl now sells some nice english beers. =-.