Beer pick of the week: Weihenstephaner Korbinian
September 25th, 2008 by Jeff Holland in DrinkWeihenstephaner Korbinian
Brauerei Weihenstephan
Freising, GER
7.4% ABV
I enjoy a dry, toasty Oktoberfest as much as the next stein-hoisting temporary German, but my favorite fall beer is still a rich, nutty dopplebock. Weihenstephan is the self-proclaimed oldest brewery in the world, and they know a thing or two about perfection. This “dunkles starkbier” (dark strong beer) is loaded with malty goodness, embedding flavors of chocolate, mild coffee, soy, and raisin bread into a beer brewed with only four ingredients. An earthy, herbal bitterness is the only hint of hops, but this autumnal brew is all about the malt. Like an artisanal bakery on a rain-soaked November day.
(photo by Jeff Holland)








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