Comments on: It’s Weihenstephaner time!

By: Kyle

Kyle — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:40:33 +0000

Dr – Ya, I’m a bit afraid what will happen to Goose Island now they are owned by the AB-InBev. I had it before the acquisition and enjoyed most things from GI. Only time will tell, but I don’t have high hopes.

By: Dr. Vino

Dr. Vino — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 01:06:37 +0000

Quizicat – I’ve really liked Ommegang’s BPA but haven’t tried their Witte or Abbey Ale. Fortunately, there’s a great beer store nearby…

Roger, glad you enjoy Weihenstphaner hefe too!

Ditto Caleb! The others you mention sounds interesting.

Dave Erickson – those German ones you mention are very good, but I prefer the Weihenstphaner. Can be hard to find though (Kellerweiss is easier and probably will become even easier in NY thanks to the new Sierra Nevada brewery opening in your home state of NC next year…)

Peter – will keep my eye out for Hopf! Hopf to it!

Robin – give it a shot and let us know what you think!

Kyle and David – Glad to hear you still like the Goose Island 312. I need to check in with that–I haven’t done so since they were bought by InBev.

By: Peter S.

Peter S. — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:59:46 +0000

Hopf makes some of the most authentic and true to style Bavarian weiss beers being imported into the US! Better than Franziskaner, Weihenstephaner, or any American efforts.

By: Caleb Ganzer

Caleb Ganzer — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 05:43:21 +0000

Weihenstephaner hefe weissbier — coincidentally enough, what I’m enjoying right now! Also love Avery White Rascal and Two Brothers White Monarch (during the short window that it’s available!).

By: RobinC

RobinC — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 21:09:35 +0000

I guess if someone put a cold Weihenstephaner hefe weissbier down in front of me I wouldn’t say no.

By: Kyle

Kyle — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:55:05 +0000

As far as Hefe’s go, Paulaner Hefe is delicious as is Hofbrau’s. American offerings that are delicious are Thirsty Dog Brewing’s Whippet Wheat, Sierra Nevada’s Kellerweis, Goose Island’s 312, and Brewery Ommegang Witte is a Belgian wheat that is fantastic.

My favorite summer beer, hands down, is Anderson Valley Brewing Company’s Summer Solstice, a spiced cream ale. An absolutely fantastic gem that fly’s under the radar.

No fruit in my beer. If the bartender puts it in, I kindly remove it and place it on the napkin/coaster, then take my beer.

By: Dave Erickson

Dave Erickson — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 19:47:12 +0000

Schneiderweisse, Franziskaner (known affectionately as “The Drunk Monk”), and Erdinger are all favorites in our neighborhood. Haven’t yet run across an American that really hit the mark. Harpoon’s UFO is okay.

As far as fruit, if the bartender insists on an orange slice for authenticity’s sake, I’m not going to argue.

By: David

David — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:49:43 +0000

312 Summertime!!! Before just available in Chicago but look for it near you in the coming months!

By: Roger Sleigh

Roger Sleigh — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:44:28 +0000

I agree these are absolutely fabulous beers, classsic of the style, I can’t see past these for a Friday evening beer. although avoid the filter, clear version of the hefe (green cap/label I think) as in my opinion a good wheatbeer has to be hazy.

By: Quizicat

Quizicat — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:26:02 +0000

Please, no floating fruit or vegetables in my beer. And make it Ommegang Abbey Ale! If I’m not drinking wine, then I could drink this all day…or until I fall off my chair.