Unertl – Ursüd Specialweissbier

Unertl brewery was founded in Haag, Germany in 1929 by Philomena and Alois Unertl. The brewery is today family owned by the 4th generation of the Unertl family.

I bought this weissbier from a German webshop in Bayern as a part of a large lot, single price came down to 1,49 Euro for a 500 ml bottle at 5,8%

Dark brown going towards almost black in the colour and clearly unfiltered.

Medium sized head with a fine foam on the top that slowly disappears.

Aroma is dominated by dark roasted malt, weak fruit, rye, yeast, freshness and some sweetness to it.

Clearly over-fermented, it is sour like vinegar. Bad bottle.

Overall rating 0 / 100

Allgäuer – Edelweissbier

Allgäuer brewery was founded in 1911 and has its roots in three breweries going together to become one large. It started in 1888 with the initial process to put together the  Aktienbrauerei Kempten, the Bürgerliche Brauhaus and the Grünbaumbrauerei. 

Through various owners, the brewery is since 2003 owned ~90% by the Dr. Oetker group and in 2004 the brewery in Kempten, Germany was closed down and all brewing of Allgäuer was moved to Leuterschach, Germany where a new 8 million Euro brewery was built.

I bought this weissbier from a German webshop in Bayern as a part of a large lot, single price came down to 1,49 Euro for a 500 ml bottle at 5,3%

Beautiful yellow going to orange colour, really has a inviting glow to it.

Big head with a rough structure and fine foam top.

Fresh and delicious fruit aroma, a good balance of the sweet and hoppy. It comes off with a medium strength.

Really good CO2 level that balances so well with a full bodied fruit taste, wheat plays into the finish and this just comes forward a very well-balanced beer. After taste of sweet fruit and wheat.

Overall rating 89 / 100

ABK – Hefeweizen

The breweries of Kaufbeuren, Germany dates back to the middle-age. ABK (Aktienbrauerei Kaufbeuren) was the most influential in 1799, where it was owned by the Walch family. It was introduced on the financial market as the first brewery in Bayern, in 1885. 

I bought this weissbier from a German webshop in Bayern as a part of a large lot, single price came down to 1,49 Euro for a 500 ml bottle at 5,3%

Light orange to yellow in the colour and does not try to hide its a unfiltered beer.

Big head that is gone within a few tens of seconds.

Aroma comes off with a thin fruit and slightly metal notes.

Powerful CO2, sweet but light fruit and finishes with a short after taste.

Overall rating 68 / 100

Private Landbrauerei Schönram – Schönramer Weisse

The brewery, Privaten Landbrauerei Schönram, was founded in 1780 by Landwirt Franz Jacob Köllerer and after more than 235 years later it is still owned by the same family and is being run by the 8th generation.

I bought this weissbier from a German webshop in Bayern as a part of a large lot, single price came down to 1,49 Euro for a 500 ml bottle at 5,6%

A good orange colour with tones of red in the top and more to the yellow side at the bottom.

Big head with a rough structured foam with only a tiny bit of fine foam on the top.

Pleasant and good aroma. Comes off with a good strength full of sweet fruit.

Okay CO2 level, good fruit taste, but kind of split between that and a wheated bitterness.

Overall rating 78 / 100

Schlossbrauerei Maxlrain – Maxlrainer – Leo Weisse

The Maxlrain castle brewery was first officially mentioned in 1636. At the turn of the century, the beer brewing process was transferred from the Castle to the present brewery site newly erected about 1900. The enterprise has been managed since 1986 by Dr. Erich Prince von Lobkowicz. 

I bought this weissbier from a German webshop in Bayern as a part of a large lot, single price came down to 1,49 Euro for a 500 ml bottle at 5,0%

Thick flowing and as orange as a orange juice.

Medium sized head that disappears quickly.

Lovely fresh and fruity aroma that really invites to drink and enjoy it.

Good CO2 level, good fruit notes, sweet and a very good play between the heavy fruit and a wheat in the finish.

Overall rating 84 / 100

Trappist Westvleteren

The monastery Saint-Sixtus Abbey of Westvleteren is located in Westvleteren, Belgium.

In order to provide for their own necessities the monks of Westvlereren have been brewing beer since 1839. This is without any commercial aim and in order to support people who are in need. The brothers work together with some employees in the production process.

I got this trappist beer as a present, the glass bottle is a 330 ml size and has a alcohol content of 8%. Abdij. St. Sixtus 8640

Brown in the colour with very large pieces in the sediment.

Small head with a fine structure and top.

Soft, light and darker notes in the aroma, weak in its apperance.

Not exactly sour, but certainly with some acidity to it with first contact with the tongue, soft CO2, caramel notes with a slightly burned darkness to it, finishes off with a slight bitterness.

Overall rating 72 / 100

Schlossbrauerei Maxlrain – Schloss Weisse

 

The Maxlrain castle brewery was first officially mentioned in 1636. At the turn of the century, the beer brewing process was transferred from the Castle to the present brewery site newly erected about 1900. The enterprise has been managed since 1986 by Dr. Erich Prince von Lobkowicz. 

I bought this weissbier from a German webshop in Bayern as a part of a large lot, single price came down to 1,49 Euro for a 500 ml bottle at 5,0%

Brown in the colour and with a thick sense to it from the amount of sediment.

Medium sized head with a fine structure and top.

Good fresh and fruity aroma.

Good CO2 with a delicious sweet fruit taste that has a real good play with the wheat.

Overall rating 84 / 100

Wieninger – Hefe Weissbier

Old texts mention, that beer was brewed in the 1600’s by the father of, Tobias Schaidinger who in 1656 built a new brewery in Teisendorf, Germany. This brewery was bought by Philipp Wieninger in 1813. The brewery is today driven by Christian Wieninger who is the 8th generation of the brewing family.

I bought this weissbier from a German webshop in Bayern as a part of a large lot, single price came down to
1,49 Euro for a 500 ml bottle at 4,9%

Orange and yellow coloured unfiltered beer.

Medium sized head that quickly disperses into nothing.

Good sweet fruit aroma that is dominated by the wheat.

Powerful CO2 with a thick wheat taste, finishes in a matured banana note.

Overall rating 76 / 100

Hopf – Dunkle weisse

The weissbier brewery Miesbach was founded in 1892 and the Hopf family acquired it in 1921. The brewery was upgraded in 1950 and since 1975 to today, the production have risen from 3000 to 45000 hl. The brewery employs 23 people.

I bought this dunkel weissbier from a German webshop in Bayern as a part of a large lot, single price came down
to 1,49 Euro for a 500 ml bottle at 5,3%

Deep and brown colour, with so much sediment that is beyond just being described as unfiltered in its content.

Big head.

Light fruit aroma with a hint of dark malt.

Violent CO2 opens up for this sweet fruit taste, good balance with a dark, pleasant and soft wheat in the after
taste.

Overall rating 83 / 100

Schlossbrauerei Stein – Dunkel Weissbier

The first mentions of this brewery is the Stein Tavern from 1489. The castle was built in 1845 and most of the brewery and castle was destroyed during 2nd world war. The brwery is today ran as the same company that founded in 1938, Schlossbrauerei Stein Wiskott GmbH & Co.

I bought this organic dunkel weissbier from a German webshop in Bayern as a part of a large lot, single price came down to 1,49 Euro for a 500 ml bottle at 4,9%

Beautiful brown colour with red and orange play to it.

Medium sized head that has some colour from the dark beer, super fine foam on the top.

Light fruit aroma with a dominant wheat scent.

Good CO2 that balances well with the dark and sweet fruit, finishes in a pleasent fading after taste and has just a slight bitterness in the end. The beer being organic is a plus as always.

Overall rating 80 / 100