Beer-a-Day #214
Anheuser-Busch InBev has repositioned its Michelob brand as “faux craft”. The slogan is, after all, “Crafting a Better Beer”.
Well, hell, I don’t want to get caught up in that “it’s not really craft so it’s no good” nonsense. Sure, I generally prefer to give my money to smaller, local companies. But if it’s good beer why wouldn’t I drink it?
The Dunkel Weisse web page also has the kind of information I like to see about a beer: color; stats like ABV, IBUs, original gravity, etc.; and recommended food pairings.
Deep amber color and clear, with an off-white head with some staying power. Banana and cloves in the aroma with a vaguely vinyl smell. Taste has a little bit of a smoky flavor in addition. I know that I keep saying I like wheat beers when I profess not to, but this time this is one I don’t like.
Just curious. Is there a dunkelweiss you like better?
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I can’t say that there is. Of course, now I need to go and find a dunkel or three to compare and contrast.
Got a recommendation?
I must admit there aren’t many, beyond what I find in brewpubs and am often disappointed in. The problem with drinking the German imports is freshness. The brewpub Piece makes a really nice dunkelweizen.
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It is true that your best bet is a local brewpub that makes one in the German tradition. (I don’t know any local to me)
Try the Weyerbacher Slam Dunkel (I’ve never had it)