Aventinus

Reviewed By: Herr Rick
Style: Weizenbock/Wheat Dopplebock
State/Country: Germany
ABV: 8.2%
Serving Type: 500ml Bottle

Look: 10
Deep reddish brown, slightly cloudy. Big head, but it dissipates quickly with a little lacing

Smell: 9
Cloves, and dark fruit - plums mostly

Taste: 10
Up Front: All kinds of spices, but cloves stand out
Finish: Banana, raisin, prune, clove, sweet & roasted malt

Mouthfeel: 9.5
Medium body, smooth & thick with low/medium carbonation

Drinkability: 10
Oh My ME, that was easy to drink! So smooth and decadent!

Overall Score: 9.7

Value: 9
Cost/12 oz serving: $3.10 - when you consider how good beer this is, that's a bargain!

Overall Impression:
This Weizenbock from Germany is hands down, the best one I've had to date. Very complex from start to finish. I truly have never cared much for Wheat Beers, but this one changes everything. I could drink this any time! Highly recommended!