The Brü Revü – Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier

I made a decision to try as many of the traditional German Hefeweissbiers as I could this summer, and I started off with one of the best in Weihenstephaner.  The beer poured a hazy straw yellow with a significant fluffy white head that just kept going and going which hinted at bottle conditioning.  The aroma was classic hefe with the clove spice and banana yeast.  The taste followed with the full bodied banana yeast and spices floating on top of a grainy wheat base.  There was practically no perceptible bitterness to be found just Hefe heaven.  The mouthfeel had a perfect amount of body and thickness to be a substantial and satisfying drink.  Despite the fullness I found the beer to be refreshing while not sacrificing the full flavor of the hefeweizen.  The Weihenstephaner really nails the style.  A perfect Hefe.

Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier

Weihenstephaner Korbinian

The Korbinian was my second foray into the Weihenstephaner lineup and again I was blown away by their version of the classic German doppelbock. It poured a dark brown with a thick tan head that smelled of heavy malts and coffee. The first taste was heavy on the burnt malts and chocolate, and definitely stood apart from the doppelbocks I was familiar. The slightly sweet malts and coffee flavors come through on this nicely balanced beer. The Korbinian was deep and rich with a thick mouthfeel that stuck with the heavy bready brew. This is not a beer you drink quickly, but rather one you sit back and allow to consume you. The Korbinian was one of the best doppelbocks I have ever had and one you should seek out for yourself.

Weihenstephaner Korbinian

The Brü Revü – Weihenstephaner Vitus

The Weihenstephaner Vitus is a weizenbock that is one of my favorite German beer styles.  It poured a cloudy golden color with a nice full creamy head and plenty of citrus on the nose. The taste had the signature German wheat beer tastes of banana, sweet candy, and a bit of citrus. The Vitus had a very creamy mouthfeel that spoke to its craftsmanship and elegantly balanced tasting experience. This was a great weizenbock and one that surprised me a bit as I didn't know what to expect.  The Vitus is a beer to look for and one that will pleasantly surprise any beer lover.

 Weihenstephaner Vitus