Aventinus versus Aventinus Tap 6?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by rocdoc1, Nov 18, 2012.

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  1. mintjellie

    mintjellie Initiate (0) Oct 2, 2005 Canada (ON)

    That sounds like a pleasant surprise!
     
  2. mintjellie

    mintjellie Initiate (0) Oct 2, 2005 Canada (ON)

    Why would you almost choke on something so delicious? That eisbock is nectar and I'm a hummingbid.
     
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  3. Domingo

    Domingo Grand Pooh-Bah (4,206) Apr 23, 2005 Colorado
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    I think the problem with the new label isn't that it looks "bad" but more that it looks too similar to their other beers. A lot of stores keep all of the beers from one brewer on a shelf, and those new Schneider labels require you to be pretty careful with what you grab since it could be anything from Hopfenweisse to Aventinus, to normal Weiss.
     
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  4. rocdoc1

    rocdoc1 Savant (1,191) Jan 13, 2006 New Mexico

    If it hadn't been midnight, and I had expected it it would have been great, I was just happy to have found what I thought was a small bottle of one of my all time favorite beers. I drink high ABV beers rarely these days, mostly for special occasions shared with other people. Domingo is spot on about the label similarities, they really should be more distinctive for each type of beer.
     
  5. Gutes_Bier

    Gutes_Bier Maven (1,339) Jul 31, 2011 Germany

    FWIW, and I realize this info comes too late, but here in Germany the Tap 6 is in 500 ml bottles and the Eisbock is in 330 ml bottles. Each bottle has a TAP #, so just I think even just a quick look is enough to differentiate the various beers. In any case, you're getting something good!
     
  6. PangaeaBeerFood

    PangaeaBeerFood Initiate (0) Nov 30, 2008 New York

    You could hand me a hollowed-out bull testicle with a picture of a monkey humping a doorknob on it... If it has Aventinus inside of it, it's all good by me.
     
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  7. johnnieoz

    johnnieoz Initiate (0) Feb 11, 2005 Hawaii

    Picked up a bottle of Aventinus Weizenbock 500ml at Specs in Austin, TX this past December. It had the classic purple label, the store also had bottles w/ the much less appealing white Tap 6 labels. I was confused since I had only seen Tap 6 for months, esp in California from where we just moved. The beer dude at the Specs said the Purple label ones had come in more recently, and we both wondered if Schneider was going "retro" or pulling a Coke Classic reversal. But the bottling date is 12 126, so I assume May 26th, 2012 per the Julian calendar. Again, a bit odd since others have posted older beers with the Tap labels. Maybe it's time to hoard...[​IMG]
     
  8. johnnieoz

    johnnieoz Initiate (0) Feb 11, 2005 Hawaii

    As for it being the same beer, not all would agree it seems: http://www.billsbooze.com/?p=452
     
  9. Domingo

    Domingo Grand Pooh-Bah (4,206) Apr 23, 2005 Colorado
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    I'd be curious to know how old the purple labeled bottle was. Aventinus holds up for years, and often times the stuff you see on the shelf has been there that long. Plus, since it's unfiltered, getting the yeast at the bottom moving can definitely change the look and flavor.
    I'm not doubting him, but I know that Schneider has been using the "Tap" designations elsewhere for years, they say it's the same, and it seems odd that they'd change something they're known for so randomly.
     
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  10. Zimbo

    Zimbo Pooh-Bah (2,281) Aug 7, 2010 Scotland
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    I've heard both sides of this story but I too think they're one in the same beer. Just wish the whole Tap labelling system would die a death. Its hideously generic and strips Aventinus of the majestic status it deserves. Think someone should start a campaign. Maybe on twitter...
     
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  11. myogart

    myogart Initiate (0) Feb 4, 2014

    I've been a huge fan of the purple label for years. It's on tap at Schneiders in NYC.
    Just tried the white label .., much different in percentage, and flavor.
    Not a big fan of the white.
     
  12. myogart

    myogart Initiate (0) Feb 4, 2014

    Hey, guess what! You can go to their website and just read the difference between the two completely different brews. Go figure.
     
  13. lewisti

    lewisti Crusader (499) Nov 7, 2001 Connecticut

    IMO for this great beer as long as it gets here unspoiled and relatively fresh they could put any label on it they want...still will never beat the one I had on tap in the official bell mouth glass at Weinhaus Schneider in Munich
     
  14. Domingo

    Domingo Grand Pooh-Bah (4,206) Apr 23, 2005 Colorado
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    Wow...crazy to see this thread pop back up.
    I still like the older labels better than the new ones. They stood out in a world of similar looking bottles...although in Germany the newer ones might actually stand out more. Maybe that plays a role?
    The Weissesbrauhaus might be the only place in Bavaria where I've actually had (intentionally) aged beers. This past summer I ordered an Aventinus Eisbock and it was a whopping 4 years old. While a little hot when it's fresher, oxidation doesn't really do it any favors IMO.
     
  15. dcmchew

    dcmchew Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2013 Romania

    I'm fairly sure that they changed the old purple Aventinus label to the TAP one. If you find the ones with the old purple label at a fair price, you should buy (and stock on) them, they're probably at least 2 years old. They recently started wrapping their 2008 brewed Aventinus nicely and selling it at a bigger price, but there's lots of bottles just sitting on shelves in shops.
     
  16. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,030) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    I thought this exact same thing about the Eisbock. To me, Aventinus is smoother, less earthy and card-board-like.
     
  17. rgordon

    rgordon Pooh-Bah (2,677) Apr 26, 2012 North Carolina
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    Yep, that's a sipper and warmer doesn't hurt at all. A beautiful nightcap for sure, whether you meant it to be or not!! Cheers. I do like the fresher non-aged versions btw.
     
  18. Feel_the_Darkness

    Feel_the_Darkness Initiate (0) Oct 17, 2012 Virginia

    Eisbock will whup your ass. Both beers are fantastic regardless of labeling issues. Makes for a great dessert.
     
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