Eisbock is a pretty rare style of beer to encounter, I personally have only had 2 that I recall. Essentially, they start off with a Doppelbock made with wheat, and then they freeze off a bit of the water, leaving behind a very potent beer. Think Iced Malt Liquor, only not completely disgusting.
Schneider Aventinus Weizen Eisbock is the most readily available Eisbock, and weighs in with a 12% Alcohol By Volume (ABV).
Schneider Aventinus Weizen Eisbock is a swampy, dark brown colored beer, the edges of which will glow a caramel color when held to the light. A small tan head tops it off, and nice amounts of lacing remain behind on the glass. Some yeast flakes make their way down and settle at the bottom of the glass.
The nose is really nice, with elevated wheat characteristics, and a load of dark fruit. A spicy alcohol underlies the more dominant characteristics. Some yeast and a bit of spice are also present.
A taste explosion rolls across the tongue the second the beer hits it. Bready malts with lots of wheat grain open the taste, which moves next to a complex array of dark fruits, which have a Belgian feel to them. A warming alcohol provides quite a bit of spice in the finish. A light grassy hop struggles to make itself known. The mouth is medium bodied and very active on the tongue.
Schneider Aventinus Weizen Eisbock is not the sort of beer that you run across very often. As the Americans have done everything they can to push the limits of the IPA style, here is what the Germans have done to get everything they can out of a Weizen. This beer isn't for the faint of heart, but it is quite tasty and worth checking out.
Schneider Aventinus Weizen Eisbock : A
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