This one is an example of a German Dunkel Weizen. Dunkel means ‘Dark’ and these southern German wheat beers tend to be almost brown most of the time (due to the yeast used). Banana, yeast and spice are usually prominent, as well as the the spice often present in wheat beers.
Founded in 1878, Ayinger is now one of the more advanced breweries in Europe. Ayinger’s brewer has this to say “Welcome to the privately owned Ayinger Brewery, where Bavarian beer culture has been alive and well and has had a solid home since 1878, and where we know how to brew the very best beers using old beer traditions and the latest ecological know-how. Do come and visit us and experience real Bavarian beer enjoyment! Most Sincerely, Franz Inselkammer, Brewer of Aying”
Poured into a Weizen glass. this was a medium copper color that is very cloudy. Be careful though, you can over pour this one! It has has a very thick 2 finger head that dissipates into a one finger head which leaves great lacing. A beautiful set up bubbles float to the top to make the carbonation just perfect in this Dunkel.
Whoa, watch out! The wheat is is very dominant in the aroma, along with a very subtle hops, fruit? and definitely some spice; clove perhaps? Hope it’s as good going down as it smells.
Once this one hits the pallet, it does not disappoint. The bread and clove aroma I smelled earlier are very dominant and the wheat gives it a very nice thickness I did not expect. The hops are very subtle to taste, but seem to accent the wonderful orange flavor in this one and the yeast is..wow.
If you let this linger for a while the orange and yeast come out more and just as it goes down the ol’ gullet, the hops come out.
Overall, I was amazed. I had heard very good things about Ayinger, but I admit I loved this one.
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