Aventinus Eisbock

Reviewed By: Herr Rick
Style: Eisbock (Wheat)
State/Country: Germany
ABV: 12%
Serving Type: 12 oz Bottle

Look: 9.5
Deep ruby/brown, slightly cloudy with a nice head that hung out for a while, yet left little lacing

Smell: 10
Cloves, and dark fruit - raisins & prunes

Taste: 10
Up Front: Alcohol bite, cloves, and other spices. Finish: Banana, raisin, clove, caramel, sweet malt - very complex

Mouthfeel: 9.5
Medium body, and smooth. This is 12% abv??? I never would have guessed. Having said that, the carbonation is also higher than expected, but still on point

Drinkability: 10
I am savoring every sip!!!

Overall Score: 9.8

Value: 10
Cost/12 oz serving: $2.75 - Less than $3 - are you fucking kidding me?

Overall Impression:
This beer is essentially a concentrated version of Aventinus Weizenbock. The flavor is intense and the incredible finish just keep going and transforming. Seriously, I did not think it could get any better than their Weizenbock, but I stand corrected. Hey, sometimes it feels good to be wrong ;)