So on my return i opened a Brains Black and wrote up my notes on two wheat beers that soothed me the other night.
There is something comforting about wheat beers i find, soothing, comforting, they make you sink into the furniture, but the lightness and spices keep you floating just enough with their freshness
The first was one i think i have had before but never wrote up or photographed. Erdinger Weissbier, lovely hazy golden in colour, a thick creamy and foamy head. The body holds so well in the mouth, smooth, good carbonation, banana, vanilla, yeasty and crisp. Solid.
The second i have not seen before, in fact i cannot remember when i last had a Grolsch pilsner full stop, it must be 15 years at least. I will rectify that soon, although i do not recall seeing it in any shops recently.
Grolsch (premium) Weizen, a similar golden colour, another frothy white head, perhaps not as creamy as the Erdinger. The Grolsch has slightly more pronounced clove and banana aroma, but is that because i tasted it second and it was thus fresher in my memory?. Slightly sweeter, banana and clove again, fruitier and wheaty.
Two lovely beers, and i could have had 2-3 more of either of them, although if i have to say then the Erdinger was preferred.
Have been a fan of Erdinger for years and enjoy all of their beers. Have even visited Erding or was it Aying? All those Bavarian towns do tend to blur into one!
ReplyDeletei think i'll pick a few new ones next time i'm at the cardiff beer shop.
ReplyDeleteJust had the Grolsch and I totally agree about the feeling of sinking into the furniture. Lovely taste and very refreshing. :)
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