Ayinger Brauweisse (Germany)
The Data
Country Germany
Style Hefeweizen
Retail Price $3.99, 500ml btl, 500ml
ABV 5.1%
In the Glass
Appearance
Pale golden color, hazy, with a big rocky white head.
Aromatics
Classical yeasty aromas showcase clove and banana with the vibrant wheat malt.
Flavor
The palate echoes the nose delivering a creamy mouthfeel filled with sweet grain and malt notes with accents of tropical fruit and exotic spices.
Intensity & Texture
Medium-bodied, classically proportioned, with perfect balance.
Cool Factor
Ayinger has been producing incomparable Beers for more than 130 years. This is a taste of Bavaria in the glass.
Value Grade
This is a tremendous value and considering the craftsmanship and the fact that these beers are in such demand the price is certainly fair.
Analysis
The great Beers from Ayinger have been available in the US for more than two decades. Their Brauweisse is absolutely traditional with the expected Ayinger complexity and depth of flavors.
How to Enjoy
Serve chilled in a classic Bavarian Weizen glass. Skip the fruit. Enjoy with weiss-wurst, pretzels, or crab legs.