There's a Beer in My Glass - Aventinus
POSTED May 21, 1:50 PM

I confess.  I am not a lover of Germans-style wheat beers (Hefeweizens), but I do take exception every once in a while and enjoyed a wheat bock (Weissbock/Weizenbock) called Aventinus, brewed by Schneider Weisse of Germany.  Subtle aroma and flavors of clove and banana are mingled with the cocoa sensation of dark roasted malt.  A wonderful balance of sweet malt and hop flavors.  A strong beer at about 8% it can induce buzzing.

Take a look at Aventinus beer and the glass it is served in.   It is designed to throw the beer to the back of the mouth so one doesn’t saturate the palate with sweetness on the tip of the tongue.  The perception of sweetness is lessened in this case to make the beer more “drinkable” in a given situation.   I enjoyed the malty full bodied smoothness and the roast and fruity character.  Quite a remarkable wheat beer.
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