Grevensteiner Original
Brauerei C. & A. Veltins

Grevensteiner OriginalGrevensteiner Original
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From:
Brauerei C. & A. Veltins
 
Germany
Style:
Kellerbier / Zwickelbier
Ranked #70
ABV:
5.2%
Score:
86
Ranked #18,675
Avg:
3.83 | pDev: 10.7%
Reviews:
118
Ratings:
331
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 11, 2024
Added:
Mar 13, 2014
Wants:
  10
Gots:
  71
Back to the roots: With Grevensteiner, Brauerei C. & A. VELTINS brings the venerable craft of brewing back to life - in the tradition of the twins Carl and Anton VELTINS at the beginning of the last century! The 100 year old lettering of the family brewery is emblazoned on the tankard. The bulbous ‘stubby’ bottle indicates to drinker that this is a beer through which solid brewing tradition comes alive. The historic ‘stubby’ bottle is the container with which the brewery C. & A. VELTINS has identified itself over decades. With a historic-looking label and a bottle cap that appeals, history lives on in a current product.
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Ratings by chinchill:
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Reviewed by chinchill from South Carolina

3.63/5  rDev -5.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
500 ml can into a large mug. Bottom dated 12/6/2017.

Appearance - Pours hazy copper in color with a moderate size off-white head> The head has good retention and leaves soapy lacing on the glass.

Aroma: dried hay, roasted nuts and toasted biscuits, with some herbal and floral aspects. Moderate strength.

Flavor: light baked bread, faint roasted nuts, subtle bread yeast, and herbal/floral hops. Light bitterness. Good balance of bready malt and light hop flavors.

Feel: Medium carbonation and body; fairly crisp.

Overall: a fine version of the style, particularly for one that has made its way to the USA.
Jul 18, 2017
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by The_Snow_Bird from Michigan

4.47/5  rDev +16.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Pours a golden amber color with a large white head on top. Has a sugary grainy smell to it. Something I’ve never smelled before. Tastes exactly how I expected it from smelling, a sugary lager.
Mar 11, 2024
 
Rated: 3.71 by Cathartes from Massachusetts

Jan 08, 2024
 
Rated: 3.85 by snowmageddon from Massachusetts

Nov 21, 2023
 
Rated: 4.5 by JoshuaPerraton from Ireland

Oct 17, 2023
 
Rated: 3.75 by FZR23 from Romania

Oct 17, 2023
 
Rated: 4.26 by Bunuelian from Minnesota

Sep 02, 2023
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Reviewed by LesDewitt4beer from Minnesota

4.13/5  rDev +7.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
16.9 oz can into a Becher glass.
L: Pours slightly murky med-dark amber with very good steady carbo bubbles, a thin off white head that goes to skin quickly with edge foam, light rhythmic lacing.
S: Sweet malts, a hint of bread, light fruits, brown bread crust, distant leather.
T: Lightly sweet malts, light raisin, plum, toasted cereal grains, some citrus zest in the finish. Fairly malty overall.
F: Lightly brisk then quite soft medium to medium-light bodied. Finish is fast, dry and crunchy but not parching.
O: A slightly full-flavored and gently fruity offering that is a little bit plump. Very soft overall with a touch of zest to round out the toasty malts. It is excellent in its style.
Aug 26, 2023
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

4.49/5  rDev +17.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
I had this on draft 8/15/23 @ Laschet's Inn.

Mostly opaque dull orange appearance.

Big off-white head; strong, frothy lacing remained.

Honey & soft grain notes in the nose.

Soft, medium mouthfeel.

Honeyed grain & spring water flavors.

Simple...but my, this was delicious & easy to drink. I'd love to have another!!
Aug 20, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by kjkinsey from Texas

Aug 13, 2023
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Reviewed by jjamadorphd from Florida

3.96/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
I didn't know what to expect, but I certainly was still surprised at how good of a lager this was...

Super easy drinking, it had a Boston Lager look without the Boston Lager malty smell. Mouthfeel was super smooth (I could down a sixer of these and not know it, and the tasted was mild, yet still very satisfying. A wonder German beer from a place that obviously knows how to make them...
Aug 11, 2023
 
Rated: 3.83 by QuintusHorace from California

Jul 03, 2023
 
Rated: 3.84 by MrJones07 from Spain

Jun 27, 2023
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Reviewed by LanceBiggums from Canada (AB)

4/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
From a 500 mL can, pours a cloudy light brown amber, with a three finger head. Sweet malt, bordering on caramel, and yeast on the nose. Taste wise, the same. Can't really detect any hops character. This one is all about the malt. Definitely finishes on the sweet side. Overall a tasty beer.
Apr 29, 2023
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Reviewed by Gatch from Massachusetts

4.21/5  rDev +9.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
0,5l can with a bb date of 09.12.23
Snagged a can at the Kaufland. Absolutely absurd regular price of €0.99 for the pint. Pretty dark for the style but all the flavor and more. Surprisingly delicious. Great malt flavor and hearty feel with a tasty, yeasty finish.
Jan 13, 2023
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Rated by plateofshrimp

4.58/5  rDev +19.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 5
This is the most "beer" tasting beer I've had.
Dec 18, 2022
 
Rated: 3.84 by TheEpeeist from Maryland

Nov 10, 2022
 
Rated: 4.13 by Eman17 from Illinois

Oct 02, 2022
 
Rated: 3.87 by Curt3 from Ohio

Sep 18, 2022
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Reviewed by HoppingMadMonk from New Jersey

3.96/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Dark amber appearance with a thin but lasting white head.
Aroma is malt,grain,cereal, and honey.
Taste is malty,grainy dark bread,honey, earthy bitterness.
Overall its a really well done beer that was very enjoyable and I would look for it again.
Aug 30, 2022
Grevensteiner Original from Brauerei C. & A. Veltins
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 331 ratings