Weihenstephaner 1516 Kellerbier

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  1. scottakelly

    scottakelly Maven (1,487) May 9, 2007 Ohio

    Finally showing up here in Ohio. I won't chime in yet since I've only had one and very chilled from the bottle. Call this crazy, but I plan on building up a yeast starter from the dregs starting Saturday - I'll chime in more later.
     
    #121 scottakelly, Apr 7, 2016
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  2. Redrover

    Redrover Grand Pooh-Bah (3,676) Jan 18, 2003 Illinois
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    I bought a 6er today for $10.99. They are chilling now and will be drank during the Hawks and Cubs game tonight.

    I've always loved beers from this brewery so I'm looking forward to this one!
     
    #122 Redrover, Apr 7, 2016
  3. kalosjakar

    kalosjakar Initiate (0) May 5, 2014 Rhode Island

    I bought a single and enjoyed it. I do like their Hefeweissbier and Vitus more though.

    Vitus is fucking delicous.
     
    #123 kalosjakar, Apr 7, 2016
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  4. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Where the heck did you find that bargain? It's 4 bucks more in Lake County.
     
    #124 steveh, Apr 7, 2016
  5. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    From the Draft Magazine article:

    “At 5.6% strength, its gets compelling character not from leftover yeast—in fact the beer is centrifuged to a precise degree,…”

    Feel free to swirl to obtain more sediment but there is little to no yeast in that beer since it was centrifuged.

    Cheers!
     
    #125 JackHorzempa, Apr 7, 2016
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  6. Redrover

    Redrover Grand Pooh-Bah (3,676) Jan 18, 2003 Illinois
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    Sal's Beverage World in Elmhurst. Looked again at my receipt it was $11.99 the Lugunitas Aunt Sally was $10.99.. Still a deal!
     
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  7. scottakelly

    scottakelly Maven (1,487) May 9, 2007 Ohio

    I usually use WY2124 for my lagers anyway, just intrigued by using a yeast directly cultivated from Weihenstephan vs one that has potentially drifted over the years.
     
    #127 scottakelly, Apr 8, 2016
  8. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    Do you have the opinion that WY2124 has drifted? I also use 2124 for most of my lagers and I would be willing to bet that this yeast strain is very stable to a specific culture time (i.e., when Wyeast obtained the W-34/70 yeast strain). I would also think that Weihenstephaner would propagate their W-34/70 from their yeast bank from a specified time. I doubt that you or I could obtain any information on the difference in yeast bank time. The other considerations would be:
    • Is there much difference between the 2124 yeast strain and the Weihenstephaner W-34/70 strain used at their brewery?
    • Did they indeed use Weihenstephaner W-34/70 to brew 1516?
    Cheers!
     
    #128 JackHorzempa, Apr 8, 2016
  9. Redrover

    Redrover Grand Pooh-Bah (3,676) Jan 18, 2003 Illinois
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    I enjoyed one of these last night. Very solid, I'm going to pick-up some more before it disappears.
     
    #129 Redrover, Apr 8, 2016
  10. scottakelly

    scottakelly Maven (1,487) May 9, 2007 Ohio

    I've had a couple of these now and prefer it poured off the yeast and served closer to room temperature. There is a slight rough bitterness that I would attribute to the hop use but I imagine is the astringent flavor mentioned by others. The malt heft seems subdued at normal temperatures but seems appropriate closer to room temperature. Overall, I enjoy this beer but don't rank it up with the rest of Weihenstephaner's portfolio.
     
    #130 scottakelly, Apr 12, 2016
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  11. RDMII

    RDMII Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2010 Georgia

    Too much shit to read through, but as someone who loves big, chewy beers and only drinks lighter stuff when forced, I found this beer to be wonderful. Bready as hell for such a light body, easy to drink, crisp, and filling. Probably the best lagered beer I've has in quite a while.
     
    #131 RDMII, Apr 13, 2016
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  12. SkipZ

    SkipZ Initiate (0) Jul 3, 2015 Pennsylvania

    I agree with most of your statement. I think people are trying to find complexities in this offering that just aren't there and should just enjoy it for what it is.
     
    #132 SkipZ, Apr 13, 2016
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  13. Rutgers13

    Rutgers13 Initiate (0) Nov 12, 2013 New Jersey

    My take away from this thread is that some of you are paying way too much for your beer. I bought a sixer of this last week for $9.59. Can't believe some mentioned it costing 12 or 13 dollars. A case is $34.99 here.
     
    #133 Rutgers13, Apr 15, 2016
  14. scottakelly

    scottakelly Maven (1,487) May 9, 2007 Ohio

    Thought I would give an update on my attempt to culture the dregs from 1516. It was a fail. There appears to be sufficient yeast in the bottle to culture, and I poured in 5 bottles worth of dregs over four days. My guess would be the yeast is not viable because of pasteurization. Oh well, I'm only out about 75 cents in grain for my starter.
     
    #134 scottakelly, Apr 15, 2016
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  15. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    I recently bought a case (Pennsylvania) and it was 55 bucks including tax.

    Cheers!

    @KOP_Beer_OUtlet
     
    #135 JackHorzempa, Apr 15, 2016
  16. KOP_Beer_OUtlet

    KOP_Beer_OUtlet Initiate (0) Jul 13, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Sorry I missed you Jack...full disclosure our wholesale cost is $40.95...I can't believe the disparity between us and New Jersey
     
    #136 KOP_Beer_OUtlet, Apr 15, 2016
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  17. Groenebeor

    Groenebeor Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2009 California

    I pay about what Jack does for Weihenstephan here in the cheapest city to live in the country (Wichita).
     
    #137 Groenebeor, Apr 15, 2016
  18. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    Joe, nobody had a gun to my head when I bought that case.

    I will admit that when Iris told me the price I did say out loud: Whoa!!:flushed:

    Ah, you only live once so let's all have a good time and drink some good beer!!:slight_smile:

    Cheers!
     
    #138 JackHorzempa, Apr 15, 2016
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  19. Groenebeor

    Groenebeor Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2009 California

    They didn't have any of this on tap anymore when I got to Kansas City :slight_frown:
     
    #139 Groenebeor, Apr 17, 2016
  20. laketang

    laketang Grand Pooh-Bah (3,017) Mar 22, 2015 Arizona
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    yes I want to try this .should be good.
     
    #140 laketang, Apr 17, 2016
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