Schneider Aventinus Weizen Eisbock

[steveh]

G. Schneider and Sons Privateweissbierbrauerei, Bavaria Germany, 11.2 oz bottle - numbered 005819.

According to a story printed on the label, the current brewmaster at Schneider heard stories from the late 1930s of an Aventinus shipment that was accidentally left at sub-freezing temperatures. Legend speaks that this particular batch of Aventinus became quite different and sought after by beer lovers, so the brewmaster has decided to attempt recreation using the eisbock method.

Bottle gush on capping - hopefully not a bad sign. Murky, deep brown color with copper highlights - abundant yeast floaters. Thick white to tan head.

Fruity banana, clove, and alcohol nose - reminiscent of original Aventinus.

Spiciness with rich caramel maltiness in initial flavor and alcohol very prevalent. Tangy to near sour, winey aftertaste. Dry, assertive alcohol in finish.

Medium to heavy body, very thick at the back of the mouth.

Definitely more alcohol than original Aventinus, yet retains the rich malty "bock" flavor of the parent beer. The caramel maltiness is more prevalent than any Weizen characteristics in this beer, though the spiciness of the yeast cuts through the sticky sweet malts and alcohol.

A complex and warming beer, not for the timid. Great for a 10 degree night.

S.

[marksalehouse]

I know this is totally different, but do you remember a tale (a couple of years ago) about a shipment of Soviet (?) beer going cross country and the truck diving into a river and being frozen for the duration of the winter?

Mark

[studentofbeer]

i know you are an aventinus lover, so which do you prefer? ive never tried the eisbock, so im curious as to your opinion.

[marksalehouse]

Sadly I only get to taste bottled beer at very infrequent intervals. Am I right in saying,

Aventinus is Schneider who make Schneider Weisse ( a beer I get in London and love) and who make a heavier brew - dopplebock is it? I think I had a couple of bottles of the dopplebock at an English beer festival but it was kinda malty/strtong.

Aventinus I believe I had many years ago when I signed up for a foreign beer import retail firm who supplied mixed cases of beer. You may have to remind me in that one.

Mark

[steveh]

Originally posted by studentofbeer
i know you are an aventinus lover, so which do you prefer? ive never tried the eisbock, so im curious as to your opinion.

As I've only tried the one bottle of the Eisbock, but have sampled numerous bottles (and taps - Map Room has it on tap now, I believe) of the regular Aventinus - I tend toward the regular. I think the Eisbock is a little more "earthy" in its flavor, whereas the regular is cleaner, JMO. Guess I'll have to try another bottle of the Eis soon... ;)

MarksAle - there was a thread discussing the Soviet (possibly directly Russian) truck into the water some time ago. Possibly under News and Opinion somewhere, though I'm not sure.

S.