Tap 6: Mein Aventinus
Schneider Weisse G. Schneider & Sohn

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From:
Schneider Weisse G. Schneider & Sohn
 
Germany
Style:
Weizenbock
Ranked #1
ABV:
8.2%
Score:
96
Ranked #932
Avg:
4.33 | pDev: 9.47%
Reviews:
2,265
Ratings:
4,852
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 28, 2024
Added:
Feb 01, 2001
Wants:
  399
Gots:
  717
For golden moments by the fireplace: "Mein Aventinus" - the wholehearted, dark ruby coloured wheat beer, intensive and fiery, warming, well-balanced and tender. Bavaria's oldest wheat "Doppelbock" - brewed since 1907! Its sturdy body in combination with its sweet malty aroma is an invitation to profound indulgence - an ingenious blend with a strong body. Perfectly matches rustic dishes, dark roasts and sweet desserts.

Hops: Hallertauer Herkules.

16 IBU
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Ratings by Living816:
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Reviewed by Living816 from Canada (NT)

4.06/5  rDev -6.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Absolutely stunning color. This rich, deep, murky orangebrownblack, slow twist of texture and color. Amazing.

Very heavy dark fruit smells. I don't want to say plums or raisins because then you'll think of prunes and old people who take a lot of laxitives. It's a mature fruit smell. There. Brown bananas about a day before tossing into the trash. Sweet.

It's malty, yes. But not in a way that upsets me. I abhor malty beers. This latest spate of wheat beers has been a unique kind of malty though. A dancing tingling across the mouth. There's a lot of body here. The alcohol makes its presence known. Not with a shout or scream, but more with a firm handshake. It has the expected clove flavors, but much more muted than a lighter beer.

The first few sips I was quite overwhelmed. It's a proper complex beer. 10 minutes later the glass was empty though, and I couldn't believe it. Keep an eye on this one. It'll have you pounding the glass without even realizing it.
Aug 21, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.37 by sewerchewer from New York

Feb 28, 2024
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Reviewed by 0x6F69 from Georgia

4.41/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
A darker wheat beer that has toasty notes, yet is extremely crisp.
Had a 25 fl oz bottle (1 pint + 0.9 fl oz.) purchased at Hop City Atlanta.
(First time with template)
Appearance: Head leaves quickly, golden brown under light (honey-like)
Nose: light banana, bready, very light cloves
Tasting Notes: Bready, yeasty, light banana
Mouthfeel: crisp, poured thick but felt light in mount
Overall: Firstly, it should be said I am new to beer. Secondly, in that short time, I have preferred German wheat beers.
Overall, this is one of the best examples of a darker (compared to hefewiezen) wheat bear that is still balanced.
Jan 30, 2024
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Reviewed by hbeimers from Illinois

4.35/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Super dark golden brown. Very fluffy head. Super strong banana flavor and very tight carbonation. It imitates sweetness without having any in the best way possible.
Jan 16, 2024
 
Rated: 4.5 by BrisLoganite from Australia

Dec 09, 2023
 
Rated: 4.25 by Nyoder

Nov 26, 2023
 
Rated: 4.78 by GedH from England

Sep 23, 2023
 
Rated: 4.09 by LA2ED7

Sep 02, 2023
 
Rated: 4.19 by not2quick from Missouri

Aug 27, 2023
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Reviewed by Grax from Iowa

4.29/5  rDev -0.9%
look: 5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Aroma is of overripe banana, bubblegum, peach cobbler. The body is a sumptuous banana bread flavor with a great carbonated mouthfeel. Sweet and thick. Great!
Aug 17, 2023
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Reviewed by Orca from Washington

4.41/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Re-reviewing this one as I haven’t had it in ages.

500mL can (code L22091 14:06 / 010422, so maybe packaged 4/1/2022) into a weizen glass. Pours a nutty brown color, somewhere between iced tea and cola, with a soft off-white head and steady carbonation.

Aroma is fruity and bready, not unlike a marzen. Clove and spice, ripe banana, a hint of root beer.

Taste follows nose. Sweet bready malt, yeasty esters, fruit and spice.

Mouthfeel is clean and crisp, light to medium body. Lively carbonation keeps this beer dancing on my palate. Super drinkable.

Overall a solid, well-executed traditional beer that defines the style.
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Previous review (9/16/2011) preserved for posterity:

4.45/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
500mL bottle (code10.207 2 / 0393 2823) poured into a weizen glass. Pours a beautiful hazy copper-brown color with a ridiculous off-white head and cascading carbonation. Head condenses to a thick rocky pillow of foam that recedes slowly. Big pockets of air develop within the massive head around the sides of the glass; frothy lacing forms in its wake. There's a bright amber glow where the light reflects up from the bottom of the glass, then the beer gets darker as you reach the top. Just a gorgeous beer to behold.

Aroma is overripe bananas, sweet malt, clove and other spices. Nice fruity, floral aroma with a hint of yeast.

Taste is a mouthful of spotty brown bananas, sweet bready malt, raisins, yeast, and spice. This is the definition of mellow. Nice clean mouthfeel that leaves a pleasant sweet aftertaste. The high ABV is hidden extremely well.

Overall this is just a wonderful, special beer. I would love to get this fresh on tap some day.
Aug 12, 2023
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Reviewed by QuakeAttack from California

4.43/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Dam, why haven't I known about this beer before? I tired a 10oz pour at Grace in Growlers and can understand the love for this beer. Orange, brown with a mild head. Wheaty, malty, not too sweet. More please!
Aug 03, 2023
 
Rated: 4.22 by QuintusHorace from California

Jul 22, 2023
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Reviewed by tekstr1der from New Hampshire

4.76/5  rDev +9.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
When something's this delicious I just don't care about by rDev, rating-to-style, etc. Amazing sauce, perfectly balanced, incredible mix of wheat and sweet, no booziness, and a finish that makes me want more. I could drink this endlessly. Simply superb.
Jul 10, 2023
 
Rated: 4.35 by a_pal0 from Italy

Jun 30, 2023
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Reviewed by lordofthewiens from New Mexico

4.29/5  rDev -0.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
A dark red/brown color with a 1" beige head'
Aroma of toffee, dark fruit, and brown bread.
The taste follows the nose, and enhances it.
Medium-bodied.
A delight to drink!
Jun 04, 2023
 
Rated: 4.22 by heymikew from California

Apr 07, 2023
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Reviewed by ZebulonXZogg from Illinois

4.17/5  rDev -3.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Poured into an 8oz glass from Mackeys Beer Festival, a clear reddish brown pour and a great big foamy head. Snot factory like the warm baked bread, a bit of dark fruit maybe a bit of toffee, taste is similar. Creamy feel, smooth, nicely carbonated. Not very familiar with the style, so I will have to keep an eye out for these. A truly excellent beer.
Apr 01, 2023
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Reviewed by BJB13 from Maryland

4.4/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
500 ml can poured into a Tulip.

L: Clear, Amber with reddish tint, one finger off-white head has pretty good retention but fades to a thin cap in a couple of minutes, a lively pour, head regenerates with a swirl.
S: Fairly strong nose, malty, dark bread, plum, lesser mineral and chocolate notes.
T: Malty and medium sweet, plum, wheat, light bubblegum yeast, mild booze, earthy/woody hops, finishes lightly bitter.
F: Medium body, low-ish carbonation, smooth, frothy, light alcohol burn at the finish.
O: nice, bock beer with supporting wheat character.
Mar 24, 2023
Tap 6: Mein Aventinus from Schneider Weisse G. Schneider & Sohn
Beer rating: 96 out of 100 with 4852 ratings