World of Weizen
Weizen, German for wheat beer, is on of the most popular brews to come out of the country. Top-fermented by law, the flavors vary considerably depending on the specific style from dark to light and filtered to unfiltered. Let’s explore the world of German Wheat Beer!
FRIDAY starts @ 6pm
SATURDAY & SUNDAY starts @ 5pm
$15 to sample all 6 brew’s
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1) Weihenstephaner Kristall Weissbier
Brauerei Weihenstephan Kristalweizen…5.4% ABV
Coming from the oldest commercial brewery in the world, this weizen is the filtered type. Filtering a hefeweizen takes the yeast out of the fluid, yielding crystal clear beer rather than cloudy.
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2) Erdinger Hefe-Weizen
Erdinger Weissbräu Hefeweizen…5.3% ABV
It is brewed according to a traditional recipe and in strict accordance with the Bavarian Purity Law. Bottle-fermented in the traditional way since 1886; it takes 3- 4 weeks for with fine yeast to mature.
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3) Ayinger Brau-Weisse
Brauerei Aying Hefeweizen…5.1% ABV
Brewing since 1876, they have a full line of beer. Full-bodied, very soft and mild with a lively, champagne-like sparkle. Distinct banana aroma with a cloudy and flowery yeast character.
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4) Hopf Weisser Bock
Weissbierbrauerei Hopf Weizenbock ……7.0% ABV
A traditional dark, strong wheat beer with a beautiful Marzen-color. A well balanced drinking experience, excellent with duck, venison, roasted pork and wild boar. Brewing out of Miesbach.
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5) Ayinger Weizen Bock
Brauerei Aying Weizenbock ……7.1% ABV
2009 Beer of the Year this classic hefe-weizen has notes of dense fruit and a spice driven core, fresh baked bread, and accents of tropical fruit. It’s only been available in the US since fall 2009!
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6) Aventinus Weizen Eisbock
Weissbierbrauerei G. Schneider & Sohn Eisbock ……12.0% ABV
Being a wheat beer pioneer savior, Schneider has been brewing since 1872. Stronger than strong, this is an ideal after-meal digestive. Powerful aromas and an intense flavor.
$15 to taste all 6 beers
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