Had the pleasure of drinking this one in the company of an ex-pat German. He gave me the translation off the label on the back of the stubby. So you could say it doubled as a history lesson too! From the north of Germany, and conveniently a University town, the Weihenstephan Abbey lays claims to being the oldest continuously operating brewery in the world. Be hard to argue, with its license officially granted back in 1040 AD.
A dark Bavarian beer as expected. It was very easy drinking, with the roast malts obvious - but not overbearing. Typical of its style, the bitterness is understated but balanced nicely. Perhaps this is one of the better Dunkel's I've tried......or maybe I really like this style?
My rating......5
Thought for the Day....Got to hand it to the Germans - they love structure, control and perfection. Perhaps one of their best outcomes has been the Beer Purity Laws that have set the benchmark globally for breweries.....for hundreds of years now!!
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