Schneider Weisse Tap 6 Aventinus Weizen-Doppelbock

Bavaria — Reinheitsgebot, Germany

Germany's greatest Weizenbock — a wheat-based Doppelbock at 8.2% ABV that ages like fine wine (up to 5 years). Dark amber-brown; concentrated banana, clove, dark plum, dried fig, chocolate malt, and warming spice from Bavarian wheat yeast at full intensity. The combination of wheat yeast complexity with Doppelbock depth creates Bavaria's most complex beer. Cellared vintages develop sherry-like oxidative notes. Brewed under Reinheitsgebot since 1907.

Pairing intelligence

• main: Aventinus's dark wheat complexity bridges the beef goulash; a Bavarian strong wheat beer for the paprika stew tradition
• main: Aventinus's Weizen-Doppelbock intensity bridges the Krustenbraten; a powerful wheat beer for a substantial Bavarian pork
• casual: Aventinus's robust character bridges the Leberkäse; a powerful wheat beer for Bavaria's hearty lunch tradition
• main: Schneider Aventinus Weizenbock's concentrated dark fruit and wheat yeast complexity at 8.2% ABV pairs magnificently with duck — the dark fruit mirrors the red cabbage while the wheat yeast spice amplifies the warming quality of the slow-roasted preparation. Apple sauce bridges the beer's natural apple-yeast ester.
• dessert: Aventinus's dark wheat depth bridges the chocolate soufflé; using the beer in the reduction creates a Bavaria loop
• main: Aventinus's complexity bridges the chanterelle risotto; a prestige Bavarian wheat for an earthy forest mushroom dish
• cheese: Aventinus's rich dark wheat bridges the aged Emmental; a strong Bavarian wheat for an Alpine dairy tradition