Bayernbiere Bought and Drunk

@kozaka where did you get that? Is it common knowledge that Shenkerla has 5L mini kegs? Never seen them before.

 

I am fortunate the importer is headquartered in CT and also provides outstanding customer service. Was not prior knowledge to me either; just happen to check the website of B. United and noticed the mini as a new item. I emailed the local rep and she was happy to send an order to my local store!

 

Mini kegs have been around for a while, but the Helles mini kegs are relatively new.

 

Sweet! It always pays to be 'connected'!!

Cheers!

 

yep,its still in my Top 5 of Hefeweizens

 

See them in the Chicago area too. Never picked one up because I imagine it would take a while to get thru it... being the only one around who would drink from it.

 

I wanted to try their rauchweisse at the brewery last weekend, but didn't manage to get to it.

 

Came across a bottle of this today. Very unique! Pour is turbid, hate to say it's an unattractive brown but certainly not the prettiest beer in a glass. Aroma is stiff leather and light smoke. Taste is complex, the smokiness of the malt combined with a clove characteristic and touch of acidic fruit. A refreshing snap to the mouthful. Another delicious and intricate offering from Schlenkerla.

 

I received a text message photo the other day of some one-way kegs of Faust Hefeweizen being filled for the American market. Back when I got my 80 liters of "Haustrunk" per month, Hefeweizen made up a big part of it. Hands down my favorite Weizen... very possibly my favorite beer. If anybody finds it on tap, I'd love to see a picture of it! I hope the trip across the pond is fast and cold.

 

Found some well-kept six-packs of HB Helles and enjoying one before I prep dinner.

Has that great melanoidin malt character, in nose and flavor, I remember from Munich-brewed beers (and many well-brewed Bavarian beers), and that spicy, dryish finish I find in beers brewed with Weihenstephaner yeasts... though I wonder in HB uses that yeast -- may just be a Munich character.

Great rendition of the style, if not suffering from Pasteurization. I've had this fresh vom Faß at a few spots that import directly from Munich and it's always better... but this six-pack fills a void well.

 

Thought some of you stateside folks might get a kick out of this -- Paulaner Oktoberfest Wies'n apparently coming our way in, wait for it, 1 liter cans? @herrburgess can finally stop having to open two bottles simultaneously to satisfy the needs of his Maßkrug.

https://www.ttbonline.gov/colasonli...action=publicFormDisplay&ttbid=15098001000727

 

They have done this before (years past). They sold it as a 'gift pack' with a Mass:

 

Yep, that's how I ended up with my Maßkrug, one liter can/glass combo! (although my purchase was in Germany)

 

Drinking the Kräusen from Faust, 13.4% OG and 5.5% abv. The amount of suspended yeast/particles gives it a light orange shine when most of the bottle is poured in. The taste is rich, malty and bitter-sweet with a slight tangy taste. It's a bit too sweet for my taste, I need a stronger balancing bitterness to match the malt. Yet again though Faust delivers a distinct flavor profile instead of brewing the same basic beer and packaging it differently.

 

Not alot of news in this video but I thought it might provide some entertainment value at least so I'd thought I'd post it here.

 

Picked up some Maisel's Weiß -- not quite as red as N8's; more golden peach, but I have the 11.2 ounce bottles, so I used my Willi Becher -- less volume. Maybe tomorrow I'll fill my Weizen glass with 2 for better visual effect.

Color aside, a terrific Weizen. Great clove and yeast nose with spicy noble hops. Same rich characters in the flavor with a very creamy mouthfeel.

I don't drink Weizens that often, but I've always liked the good ones and this one will remain on the short list of what to look for.

 

Yup, me too.

 

Bier is gut

 

One of my fav beers ever

 

So I just reviewed this one (see my beers). While I really enjoy a good Weizen now and again (Schneider has always been a favorite), I'm rarely looking for one to have as one of my "beers on hand." The Maisel's may change that. Not sure if it's just a freshness thing, or that the brewery is nailing this style, but man -- is this a great rendition.

As I mention in my review, there is a similarity to this beer and Schneider's Original, and that may be why I'm enjoying it so much. But if anyone is looking for an open-your-eyes Weizen, try the Maisel's Original. It really makes me want more from Maisel's.