Ayinger Urweisse
Ayinger Privatbrauerei

Ayinger UrweisseAyinger Urweisse
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From:
Ayinger Privatbrauerei
 
Germany
Style:
Dunkelweizen
Ranked #2
ABV:
5.8%
Score:
91
Ranked #6,080
Avg:
4.1 | pDev: 10%
Reviews:
660
Ratings:
1,341
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 27, 2024
Added:
Apr 05, 2002
Wants:
  130
Gots:
  165
“The union of wheaty freshness and dark malt often produces a fullness of taste and complexity”, explains the world-famous English beer commentator Michael Jackson.

This also applies to the Ayinger Urweisse, which is a strong amber-colored, yeast cloudy wheat beer. The beer is strong with the first taste and malty in aroma. The top-fermented, yeasty taste sensation is unmistakable. This beer is rich in sparkle and has just a touch of a special bitter quality. The fruity, malty mild aroma will have you won you over immediately!
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Ratings by hustlesworth:
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Reviewed by hustlesworth from Ohio

4.33/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
i saw a dude zip into the beer cooler, grab a few bottles of ayinger and split like he was on a mission to get this beer. intrigued, i had to try it for myself.

A- holy foam brau! very active almost uncontrollable 3in creamy cloud of white head settles to a solid ring above the completely hazy apricot/honey colored brew. pillar of dark burnt orange down the center like most hefes, this one is special due to the slight lime greenish tones that develop toward the sides of the glass. lace slides down the glass with no stickage probably due to its complete lack of hops.

S- assertive banana and grain, tart fruity yeast and wheat, alcohol, warm spicy coriander, clove, nutmeg, allspice, all hiding behind that banana.

T- much more extreme banana and bubblegum flavor, banana bread, banana peel, grainy yeast, grass, soft clove and anise like tropical spices baked into the banana, raw barley, and a huge wheat-banana aftertaste. every sip i take is like a different level of banana its ridiculous.

MF- powdery and somewhat dry, goes down smooth due to mid-hi levels of carbonation.

D- not my favorite style, i like more bitter, but this is probably the best damn hefe-weizenbier i've ever tasted, dunkel or no dunkel. don't forget to drink the yeast at the bottom it's good for you.
Sep 19, 2007
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.24 by Cpmitchno1 from Virginia

Feb 27, 2024
 
Rated: 4.09 by tdm168 from Pennsylvania

Feb 17, 2024
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Reviewed by fuzzywarren from Ohio

4.45/5  rDev +8.5%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Awesome. I don’t know what color - tawny?? - it is but I love the look of an unfiltered beer. Aroma is very fresh very fruity. You can smell the clove and bubblegum. Taste is amazing. Dark spice adds to what you get in the nose. I’d swear there is some rye malt in there. A little thin but forgivable for all the other attributes. Great early spring or late fall beer. Really even appropriate for winter. I will drink this regularly.
Jan 28, 2024
 
Rated: 4 by mistahmojoryan from Canada (SK)

Jan 13, 2024
 
Rated: 3.75 by FLBeerGuy from Florida

Dec 25, 2023
 
Rated: 4.11 by PvtSnowball from Florida

Dec 18, 2023
 
Rated: 4.67 by KeithGreatNorth from Canada (BC)

Nov 26, 2023
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Reviewed by ResearchRado from Oklahoma

3.66/5  rDev -10.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Appearance:
Wow. Beautiful. Deep cloudy pumpkin color. Looks like autumn leaves. Big pillowing head.

Aroma:
Not strong. Banana. Clove.

Taste:
Cracker. Slight bit of Carmel. Faintest bit of banana.

Mouthfeel:
Balanced body. Substantive but still light.

Overall:
Just SO nice! Regal. Ayinger is the true king of beers.
If Hefeweizen were for September, this would be for November.
Nov 20, 2023
 
Rated: 4.39 by cabsandking from Ohio

Sep 09, 2023
 
Rated: 4.11 by travelguy from Ohio

Sep 06, 2023
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Reviewed by Sabtos from Ohio

4.17/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25
Appearance is foggy dark amber, shy of brown, with a tall, spongy and lumpy off-white foam head.

The nose exhibits hefe yeast but also fresh, botanical tobacco, a touch of light wheat and a hint of metallic hop.

The medium-full, satisfyingly round body, made all the moreso by the heftily persistent head, has a touch more spice and tang pairing with freshly baked but still soft zucchini bread and pear skin while exhaling a touch more toastiness.

Not as dark as I was expecting, but still a very pleasant brew.
Aug 17, 2023
 
Rated: 4.33 by GedH from England

Aug 04, 2023
 
Rated: 4.82 by superwho24 from Arkansas

Jul 29, 2023
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Reviewed by Nvrmind16 from California

4.67/5  rDev +13.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Simply speaking one of the best beers I have had, pours dark amber, has a perfect dark wheat taste that is brighter and lighter than guiness but much darker than your stand weisse beer. If you like german beers, grab this one
Jul 27, 2023
 
Rated: 4.27 by jason_nwx from Oregon

Jul 21, 2023
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Reviewed by Gatch from Massachusetts

4.74/5  rDev +15.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5
0,5L bottle dated 26.02.24 included in a mixed six pack purchased in the brewery hotel lobby in Aying. Pours beautifully. The nose and flavor are flirting with “wild ale” character. Fruity, funky, yeasty, delicious. No surprise that this is ranked as one of the best in the world for the style. I find it truly amazing that this brewery consistently makes top notch versions of every traditional style. And with such an amazing property with multiple businesses south of Munich, I’d argue this is one of the best brewery experiences in the world.
Jul 16, 2023
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Rated by Vlad11 from England

4.27/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
malty caramel and honey notes, peach, banana, clove and bitterness. very good, high drinkability
Jul 11, 2023
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Reviewed by MikeWard from Pennsylvania

4.1/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
500ml bottle into a tall glass. Best guess at age is bottled early this year, so maybe 4-5 months old.

Cloudy dull amber body with a strong off white head. Nice banana aroma, and it translates to the taste, which adds a spice note, some sweetness, and a solid grain bill.
Jun 11, 2023
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Reviewed by BillyNoonan from Ireland

3.95/5  rDev -3.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Beautiful, dark gold and hazy. Slightly sweeter than expected but a hint of spice cuts through well. Refreshing, if not a tad heavy. As a dunkel novice I really enjoyed it though!
Jun 02, 2023
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