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Weihenstephaner Festbier
Next up for Oktoberfest 2009 reviews, Weihenstephaner Festbier. In the glass stein mug the beer was a clear golden, topped with a tight “cappachino foam” looking, white head. Columns of fast and slow moving bubbles were interspersed through the beer’s body. The nose was a strong noble hop spice, mixed with some light pale malt. The mouthfeel was light and possessed some carbonation play on the tongue. The beer played spicey all along the tongue with a crisp and lightly bitter finish. As the beer warmed a light bread character broke through the hop spice.
Having the Stoudt’s and Weihenstephaner in the same session was interesting. It really gave a good sense on how different the style can be, when having two beers of the same style right after each other. I would go with the Weihenstephaner for one or two beers, to really get a good hit of noble hops, but for a full day Oktoberfest event I would stick with the Stoudts, due to its very mellow flavor characteristics.
Weihenstephaner “Korbinian” Doppelbock
This beer is akin to the previous drink, but actually a bit more subdued in many respects. The aroma is equally rich, but carries a combination of coffee and grape, if you ask me. The flavor carries more toffee than chocolate, but also seems cut with a taste of semi-sweet port wine. This is much less sweet than our previous Bock, but is still quite rich in flavor. A tasty beer, but honestly not one that I will often reach for – not quite my bag
Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier Dunkel
This beer is darker than a typical wiezen but tastes just as good. Do not be frightened by the beef jerky aroma. This brew has all of the characteristics of a terrific wheat ale, but without the fruitiness of a dunkel. This is certainly a session beer to be enjoyed in the spring and summer months to come. Two thumbs up. For those that were wondering, abv=5.3%.
