Have you had Weihenstephaner Korbinian lately?

Oldest brewery in the world, I highly doubt change is anywhere in their playbook! Cheers

 

lol - still wonderful and always on-draft a the German American Cultural Society of RI Rathskeller in Pawtucket, RI.

 

A must-grab every time I see it. A pretty beer in the glass, and delivers some very unique and pronounced yeast notes for the style.

 

Great beer. Finding this on tap would be a dream come true.

 

Damn, I only live 5 minutes from there. Good to know!

 

I'll echo the favorable comments here about this beer. I don't see it often, but it's always consistent in its taste enjoyment. It's a crime that it's only rated at 4.2 here on BA.
https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/252/779/

 

Probably because it's non-adjuncted, non dry-hopped, non-barrel-aged, lagered and less than 10% ABV

 

They are only open Friday nights, unless they have a special weekend event.

https://www.gacsri.org/bar-menu

 

Much better than the 3.79 it has on Untappd

 

Yeah, Untappd can be pretty worthless for traditional beers. Because...

...if this applies to BA, I think it doubly applies there. If it's not trendy or checks one of the above boxes, Untappd thinks it's comparatively garbage.

 

Yeah, untappd ratings are pretty bogus and, for the most part, worthless.

 

Korbinian is really solid. Haven't had it in quite some time...time to go on the lookout

 

I’m embarrassed to admit that I just learned of this place. Is it open to the public? Or is it like a club where you need a membership of sorts?

 

Open to the public for events and the Rathskeller on Fridays at 7pm. You can also become a member which gives you some perks.

 

Thanks so much. I’m excited. German imports on draft should be the base of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.

 

Do not think I've had this one, and I like Doppelbocks, will look for this or Andechs next time at store. Sound like change up from porters this winter. Looks like halftime has it

 

I had a pint a few weeks back. Anything Weihenstephaner puts out is going to be solid ime. Age is the problem most of the time. Is a excellent beer tho, I love dopplebocks.

 

Unfortunately that is so true when it comes to German imports at my local beer retailers.

On the bright(er) side, Doppelbocks tend to hold up better when it comes to age (relatively speaking).

Cheers!

 

Definitely the base. The base is physiological needs, after all, ha.

 

I currently have a clone of it on tap as well as a bottle to do side by side judging.
Top notch Dopplebock for sure. If it has changed, I can't tell.
It's definitely unique.

 

There is a thread for that: side-by-side tasting thread.

I look forward to reading your thoughts.

Cheers!

P.S. I made a post of my side-by-side of Orval and my homebrewed version:



https://www.beeradvocate.com/commun...-side-by-side-2022.664160/page-4#post-7531474

 

Totally agree

 

I could not find Korbinian but did manage to find 1516 Kellerbier yesterday. I will be sampling it tonight!

 

Tastes the same as ever. I had some recently. Even though Weihenstephaner is the "oldest brewery in the world," they aren't exactly sticks in the mud when it comes to change. They've introduced quite a few new beers over the last 15-20 years, both traditional and not. That said, I think they'd probably be very up-front with major changes to that one.
If you dig Korbinian, it's worth seeking out Ayinger Celebrator, Andechs Doppelbock Dunkel, Weltenburger Asam Bock, and (if it still gets distro'd) Kloster Scheyern Doppelbock Dunkel. Those are the heavy hitters for the style IMO.

 

Well, it's not "tonight" yet here in Arizona!

 

Had it fresh (<2 months old) a couple of times over the holiday break.
A ton of dark fruit, nice spice + so easy.
I'd take it over Celebrator, which I find a bit... black; too much pumpernickel + molasses for me.

 

Yep, tried it recently. Drinks authentic and great with a bit of the dried cocoa and roasted notes. I don't think anything has changed here.