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Weissbier
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2024 9:51 am
by Jel
Having seen the thread about Craft beer has prompted me to start another about Weissbier.
After a recent trip to Bavaria I have started drinking it instead of lager.
From trying out a few different ones, Erdinger, and one from Lidl, the best (and cheapest at £1.29) is Aldis.
Which others are recommended?
Re: Weissbier
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2024 9:54 am
by Shaggy
I’m a big fan of weissbier . I have colleague who lives in Munich and he always brings me some franziskaner Weissbier everytime I meet him.
I think it’s a bit more expensive but it’s the dogs danglies.
Re: Weissbier
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2024 9:57 am
by Swizzlestick
There used to be an outstanding one called Weihenstephaner Vitus that was available in all the major supermarkets, but really difficult to find now. Available online though. Probably the best I've had.
Re: Weissbier
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2024 10:04 am
by Dyched
Shaggy wrote: ↑Wed Nov 20, 2024 9:54 am
I’m a big fan of weissbier . I have colleague who lives in Munich and he always brings me some franziskaner Weissbier everytime I meet him.
I think it’s a bit more expensive but it’s the dogs danglies.
We had an Italian trip this summer. Several nights in Milan were spent at a great bar called Bar Brera and Franziskaner went down a treat. Superb.
Re: Weissbier
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2024 10:10 am
by rincon
At the risk of being called a heretic, a pint of erdinger on a hot day, with a slice of lemon in it (try it) is really nice and refreshing
Re: Weissbier
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2024 11:20 am
by Burnley1989
I started drinking it whilst working in Germany, wasn't a huge fan at first but love it now. None of my mates like it, I keep saying your just got to persist with it. One good night on it and you're a convert
Re: Weissbier
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2024 11:21 am
by dvalley69
Of the ones tried from the Munich breweries I've always opted for the Paulaner Weissbier. Never liked the Erdinger one and Franziskaner is decent.
Re: Weissbier
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2024 11:33 am
by Jel
dvalley69 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 20, 2024 11:21 am
Of the ones tried from the Munich breweries I've always opted for the Paulaner Weissbier. Never liked the Erdinger one and Franziskaner is decent.
I tried Paulaner in Munich, I quite like it. Another variant is Dunkel Weissbier, which is known there as dark white.
Re: Weissbier
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2024 11:51 am
by Tricky Trevor
Did a grand tour of Bavaria, Eastern Austria and Northern Italy back in ‘92. I drank it every night and love it. A different one every night and collected the glasses. Not being one for robbing I asked the barman and was given them all except one that they charged me the equivalent of a couple of quid. The best I ever had was in Innsbruck, a local brew made with glacial melt water.
Re: Weissbier
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2024 12:40 pm
by Belial
Drank it for years. Most of the above are the popular ones. Pretty much all are good if brewed to standards. Some favourites of mine are Schneider Weisse - which comes in different taps, I prefer 7 and 4 - some of the others can be rocket fuel. Maisels Weisse is also another good one as well as Ayinger. I also had a smoky one which I love, but is very marmite.
Try some Witbiers too - similar to these but a bit less heavy in my opinion. I recommend St Bernardus which is very refreshing
Re: Weissbier
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2024 12:48 pm
by Rowls
Wheat beer. Yuk.
Soupy mouthfeel, muggy cloudy appearance, too strong and with disturbing flavour profiles. Those who mask it with lemon or lime are doing the right thing.
Keeps good heads though.
I'll stick to good ol' northern bitters.
Re: Weissbier
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2024 1:11 pm
by Silkyskills1
Burnley1989 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 20, 2024 11:20 am
I started drinking it whilst working in Germany, wasn't a huge fan at first but love it now. None of my mates like it, I keep saying your just got to persist with it. One good night on it and you're a convert
How can you 'have a good night on it' if you don't like it?
Re: Weissbier
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2024 1:41 pm
by ChrisG
Silkyskills1 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 20, 2024 1:11 pm
How can you 'have a good night on it' if you don't like it?
I can kind of understand what he's saying. I was at the Oktoberfest courtesy of a contractor a few weeks back. Trouble was we were in Kuflers Weinzelt, which as the name suggests is a wine tent. They only beer they had was Paulaner Weißen, and it was only served in half litres and not the usual Maß pot you associate with Oktoberfest.
I'm not a huge fan on the stuff, but after the first couple it actually went down a treat.
Re: Weissbier
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2024 1:43 pm
by longsidetrumpet
Spar do a couple of these. Like one more than the other but can’t remember which until I see the labels. £2 something
Re: Weissbier
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2024 3:35 pm
by Burnley1989
ChrisG wrote: ↑Wed Nov 20, 2024 1:41 pm
I can kind of understand what he's saying. I was at the Oktoberfest courtesy of a contractor a few weeks back. Trouble was we were in Kuflers Weinzelt, which as the name suggests is a wine tent. They only beer they had was Paulaner Weißen, and it was only served in half litres and not the usual Maß pot you associate with Oktoberfest.
I'm not a huge fan on the stuff, but after the first couple it actually went down a treat.
That's what I mean, you drink 3-4 in good company and before you know it, you actually like it.
I think that's the same with most drinks, I remember not liking lager, cider, wine and Gin when I first tasted them as a youngster but after a few you start liking them.
Re: Weissbier
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2024 4:18 pm
by Goliath
Pauliner Hefeweizens are commonly accepted as the king of the wheat beers in Germany. Absolutely brilliant beer, as long as they are poured in the correct glass!
I'm told some also add banana juice to them to add to the slight hint of Banana that you get from them although I've never bothered to try it
Re: Weissbier
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2024 4:47 pm
by ottclaret
I don't drink beer at home except during a hot summers day, sat out in the garden, when my preference is Hoegaarden (sometimes with a slice), maybe a supermaket weissbeer, or Leffe (slight banana tones). Will keep an eye out for the recommendations made on here.
When out in a pub, I look for the 'blonde' real ales first - I like a sharp, citrusy flavour and find many of the more traditional real ales too sweet & heavy. I've tried to get my local landlord to change his two ales, but he says folks like them. I point out they are the only options they have, but he aint for experimenting.
Only times I drink 'lager' is on holiday somewhere stinking hot, when anything cold & wet seems to go down a treat!
Re: Weissbier
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2024 4:56 pm
by Burnley1989
ottclaret wrote: ↑Wed Nov 20, 2024 4:47 pm
I don't drink beer at home except during a hot summers day, sat out in the garden, when my preference is Hoegaarden (sometimes with a slice), maybe a supermaket weissbeer, or Leffe (slight banana tones). Will keep an eye out for the recommendations made on here.
When out in a pub, I look for the 'blonde' real ales first - I like a sharp, citrusy flavour and find many of the more traditional real ales too sweet & heavy. I've tried to get my local landlord to change his two ales, but he says folks like them. I point out they are the only options they have, but he aint for experimenting.
Only times I drink 'lager' is on holiday somewhere stinking hot, when anything cold & wet seems to go down a treat!
You sound very similar to me there.
Re: Weissbier
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2024 9:41 pm
by bobinho
Drank quite a bit of it whilst in southern Germany. Can’t remember the name, but I remember we all called it “banana beer”. By thunder it was strong. Ended up quite tipsy more than once….
Re: Weissbier
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2024 10:03 pm
by Goliath
bobinho wrote: ↑Wed Nov 20, 2024 9:41 pm
Drank quite a bit of it whilst in southern Germany. Can’t remember the name, but I remember we all called it “banana beer”. By thunder it was strong. Ended up quite tipsy more than once….
Paulaner most probably. Lovely stuff
Re: Weissbier
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2024 10:48 pm
by Swizzlestick
Going off on a tangent somewhat, but as somebody mentioned it - the recently ‘updated’ recipe for Leffe Blond is an absolute abomination. Weaker and tastes it.
Re: Weissbier
Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2024 9:06 am
by Garnerssoap
Hangovers aren’t as bad as normal lager when you stick on it for the night. There’s some science behind it but I can’t remember what
Re: Weissbier
Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2024 9:19 pm
by CowlingClaret
Agree that Paulaner, Weihenstephaner & Maisel’s are all excellent……and available from the Wine Rack in Skipton.
My favourite is Schofferhofer, which has been seen in Aldi, but alas not for ages. Please let know if anyone know where to get it!
No one has mentioned Kristall Weizen. It’s a lovely light, citrusy version, usually served with a slice of lemon and we’ll worth a try. Also available at the Wine Rack…..and no, I don’t work there!
Re: Weissbier
Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2024 10:13 pm
by Enola Gay
CowlingClaret wrote: ↑Thu Nov 21, 2024 9:19 pm
My favourite is Schofferhofer, which has been seen in Aldi, but alas not for ages. Please let know if anyone know where to get it!
Pretty sure Tesco do the grapefruit version (or did until recently), Asda certainly used to but I've not been up there for a while.
Re: Weissbier
Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2024 10:39 am
by ChrisG
CowlingClaret wrote: ↑Thu Nov 21, 2024 9:19 pm
Agree that Paulaner, Weihenstephaner & Maisel’s are all excellent……and available from the Wine Rack in Skipton.
My favourite is Schofferhofer, which has been seen in Aldi, but alas not for ages. Please let know if anyone know where to get it!
No one has mentioned Kristall Weizen. It’s a lovely light, citrusy version, usually served with a slice of lemon and we’ll worth a try. Also available at the Wine Rack…..and no, I don’t work there!
The Barlick Tap in, er, Barlick used to sell it when I worked in there, but that was a few years back.
Re: Weissbier
Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2024 6:33 pm
by TheOriginalLongsider
I do like a weissbier! Aldi sell several different ones.
Re: Weissbier
Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2024 9:18 pm
by jos
Burnley1989 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 20, 2024 3:35 pm
That's what I mean, you drink 3-4 in good company and before you know it, you actually like it.
Perhaps that’s where I’m going wrong, I need better mates!