Two of which I'd had before, Weihenstephaner Original and the Hefeweizen, both are such clean beers. Not sure if it's because of the fact that Weihenstephaner brews all their beers by the German (or Bavarian) Purity Law of 1516 (or Reinheitsgebot in German) restricting the ingredients of the production of beer to water, barley & hops. Curious that a Hefeweizen beer (with the main ingredient of wheat) is still considered to be brewed by that law... hmmm. Technicality I guess. Anyway, both the Original and the Hefe were again amazing. Plus, as a bonus, I just love the art of properly pouring a pint into a tall wheat beer glass. There is no finer looking glass of beer than a cloudy Hefe in a tall-one.
The third beer of the night is named appropriately. Arrogant Bastard Ale by Stone Brewery. The first thing that is printed on the back of the bottle is "This is an aggressive beer. You probably won't like it. It is quite doubtful that you have the taste or sophistication to appreciate an ale of this quality and depth. We suggest that you stick to safer and more familiar territory - maybe something with a multi-million dollar ad campaign aimed at convincing you it's made in a little brewery, or one that implies that their tasteless fizzy yellow beer will give you more sex appeal. Perhaps you think muli-million dollar ad campaigns make a beer taste better. Perhaps you're mouthing your words as you read this."
Arraogant they may be, but it is a fine beer.
Weihenstephaner OriginalContainer: Bottled
Style: Pale Lager
Brewer: Weihenstephan Brewery (Brauerei Weihenstephan)
City: Freising
Country: Germany
Description:
This mellow brew is the only lager currently available from Weihenstephaner, the oldest brewery in the world and a specialist in wheat ales. It has a nice light malt aroma and is very smooth. 5.1% abv
Weihenstephaner HefeweizenContainer: Bottled
Style: Wheat (Weizen)
Brewer: Weihenstephan Brewery (Brauerei Weihenstephan)
City: Freising
Country: Germany
Description:
Hazy gold in color with a spicy clove aroma. It has a medium body with an off-dry malt finish and a hint of spice that lingers. 5.4% abv
Stone Arrogant Bastard AleContainer: Bottled
Style: Strong Ale
Brewer: Stone Brewing Co.
City: San Marcos, CA
Country: United States
Description:
This dark ale is well hopped with a nice floral aroma and an intensely bitter palate. It is very full-bodied with complex malt and hop flavors. The finish lingers with noticeable bitterness. 7.2% abv
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