This beer comes to us from Brauerei Weihenstephan in Germany, who claims right on the bottle to be the oldest brewery still in existence worldwide. I don’t know how true that is, however, this is their Hefeweizen. As I’ve always said, only the German brewers get the Hefeweizen right. I had this beer about a year ago for the first time, however I’m doing a second tasting of it as this time I’m drinking it from a bottle vs. the first time which came in a can (I don’t know if they still can this beer or not, I’ve never seen it). Of course, just as with soda, beer in a can vs. a bottle does make a difference, and the bottle is better. So here’s a re-review and I think it’s delicious.
Pour: Extremely cloudy light golden-amber color with 2 fingers of white head that retained well and left lacing all over the glass. 4.5/5
Aroma: Big, bold aroma of wheat malt, some banana, a little bit of citrus/lemon, and a small spice note. A small yeasty note rounds it out. 4.5/5
Taste: The front end starts off with a big mouthful of sweet wheaty goodness which gives way into a banana and a little bit of bubblegum sweetness, and then finishes up with hints of citrus and spice and no aftertaste. Not quite as bold as the smell would lead you to think, however. 4/5
Mouthfeel: Light to medium, crisp, smooth, and with a fair bit of carbonation. 4/5
Drinkability: One of the most drinkable beers I’ve had. Leaves you wanting another sip, and drinks very smoothly. 5/5
Final Notes: I was hoping for a touch more flavor given the aroma, but it’s very good and I’ll be adding it to my regular rotation. Would make an excellent after-dinner beer or for refreshment after a hot day and you still want a lot of flavor. Highly recommended. Overall rating of 4.3/5 for a grade of A.
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Trying new beers and wines has become one of my favorite things!