Comments on: Schneider & Brooklyner Hopfen Weisse Beer

By: Scott-TheBrewclub

Scott-TheBrewclub — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:48:29 +0000

@Jeff, thanks for that! I learn something new every day here! I'd agree, this beer was sweeeet. I'm tempted to buy a few more while I can. Might have been the best beer of 2009 for me so far. .-= Scott-TheBrewclub´s last blog ..Dogfish Head Punkin Ale – Beer Review =-.

By: Jeff from DrinkCraftBeer.com

Jeff from DrinkCraftBeer.com — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:21:19 +0000

@Kirk & Scott

A weissbock is really just a way of saying it’s stronger than a traditional hefeweizen and, usually, will be a little darker. It’s the same as a weizenbock (Aventinus is a Weizen Doppel Bock… although weizen bock/double bocks aren’t fermented with lager yeast or cold fermented/stored… so they’re not really bocks in that sense… it’s all very weird).

I love this beer, though, especially when fresh! Just simply amazing. I prefer it over it’s domestically brewed cousin from Brooklyn and it’s much cheaper, which is always nice.

By: Scott-TheBrewClub

Scott-TheBrewClub — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:38:29 +0000

Nate, that's two cool things to look forward to then in October! Best of luck to you! .-= Scott-TheBrewClub´s last blog ..Bard’s Tale Gluten Free Beer =-.

By: nate

nate — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:16:16 +0000

I’m glad you liked this one scott. I picked up 2 the other night and threw them down in my cellar so that my wife can enjoy one with me after she has the baby in late October! You’re right…for an 8.2% ABV, this beer is a kitten.
.-= nate´s last blog ..2003 Podge Belgian Imperial Stout =-.

By: Scott-TheBrewClub

Scott-TheBrewClub — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 03:33:24 +0000

@Kirk, looking forward to seeing what you have to say about it on your blog – thanks for stopping in! I checked the bottle and you’re right – it says its a Weissbock on the back label where the description is. But, on the front label it says Hefe-Weizen in two places! Not sure what to think of that, I’m not real familiar with German style beers…yet.

@Jim, yeah, the alcohol in this one was almost undetectable which was a neat trick I thought. I’m going to try finding the Domestic version if I can to compare.
.-= Scott-TheBrewClub´s last blog ..In-Heat Wheat by Flying Dog Brewery =-.

By: Jim

Jim — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:47:24 +0000

I'm not a fan of Hefe beers, but you have sold me on this one. If the citrus is strong and the ABV is potent, then it's certainly worth a try. I'll look for its American cousin, too, and hopefully have the chance to compare them side-to-side. .-= Jim´s last blog ..Going Dutch, Oldschool =-.

By: Kirk B

Kirk B — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:22:40 +0000

I actually just had the Brooklyner-Schneider Hopfen Weisse last night during a tasting. To me, it actually resembled a stronger Belgian Wit rather than a Hefeweizen (though the bottle claimed it to be a Weissbock). It had a fairly strong alcohol flavour and was definitely hoppier than a standard Hefeweizen. It was quite good though. Check out my blog post later today (I expect to have it up soon) on http://www.beersnsuch.com – I’ll be reviewing this beer as well as a few others from last night.

Cheers,
Kirk