Eleanor Morton’s guide character remains an all-time classic to me. I still haven’t found a chance to see her live, sadly.
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Eleanor Morton’s guide character remains an all-time classic to me. I still haven’t found a chance to see her live, sadly.
It is surprisingly easy to get Weihenstephaner everywhere but here, it seems. 😂
I love wheat beers and dark beers and was unaware of the existence of dark wheat beers until I stumbled upon your post!
I expected a malty, molasses-inspired beer but was treated to something more complex, refreshing and enjoyable. The unique flavors, texture and finish grabbed my attention and paired really well with reeces peanut butter cup and Thai curry! 😋
Thanks for introducing me to this brewer! How do you usually enjoy it?
Delighted to learn that you enjoyed it; this is one of my favourite beers.
To my mind, this is a beer that will go very well with crisps (chips to Our Transatlantic Cousins), when sipping, relaxed, in the evening, or, when served with a cheese board, (one that will include a hard cheese or two from northern Europe - perhaps an aged Gouda, among others), and will also pair well with any sort of dish that includes beer - there is a French dish of fowl with juniper berries and beer, and, of course, then, there are those Belgian beer casseroles - sometimes with chicken, sometimes beef; this beer would pair exceptionally well with those.
August is upon us; thus, today, I purchased some beer (mostly Weihenstephaner, naturally enough), plus a local ale, and some Foreign Export Guinness.
As far as I know, some of the beers that Guinness brewed for a 'foreign', or 'export' market were considerably stronger (their stout brewed in Africa was a sort of legendary holy grail when I was a student, - I wasn't even sure that it really existed - and I didn't actually come across it until I visited a UN compound in Nairobi) than the porters and stouts available in the domestic UK and Irish markets.
Today's purchase (yet to be delivered) clocks in at 6% abv (there is a 7.5% version), rather than the more usual 4.3-4.4% you will find on sale here.
Sipping a Friday night beer - my first beer in a week - which happens to be a Weihenstephaner, the Weihenstephaner Original Helles.
Bliss.
Bliss.
Wonderful.
Delighted that you enjoyed it.
It is an incredible beer, isn't it?
I must say that I absolutely love it.
It is incredible. The flavor is artfully balanced with hints of so many things I enjoy — nuts, chocolate, dates — without any one subduing the others. The light malty and slightly sweet aroma is perfect calibrated to my preferences. The perfect finish that lingers long enough to be savored then completely disappears, leaving only a pleasant memory. I deliberately chose the word inspired to describe the beer because I can’t imagine a formulaic approach to crafting such a rich and unexpected experience. I’m sure I’ll discover more the next time I imbibe, but Korbinian became my favorite beer after the first sip, and again with every subsequent sip. 😋 Thanks again. 🙏🏽
My pleasure.
I am delighted that you enjoyed it.
While I like (nay, love) many, if not all, of the beers brewed by Weihenstephaner, I must admit that Korbinian is my personal favourite; to my palate, it is a rich, luscious, perfectly balanced yet gloriously complex beer, one that is an exquisite, and supremely delicious delight to sip, sample, and savour.
Time for a barrel-aged porter. Sherry, cognac and Islay whisky barrels were used. Tasting notes (mine): Woody with black bread, but also red grapes, caramel and cognac. The beer is framed by a good amount of coffee and dark chocolate, especially on the nose and then again on the palate. Slightly smoky on the finish.
