Schneider Aventinus is the original Weizenbock and remains the gold bar standard by which all are judged. Aventinus Eisbock is concentrated version of it. Let's compare the two.
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Heavyweight Championship of Beers: Round 3 Schneider Aventinus vs Hopfenweisse
Weizenbock is one of Bavaria's creations and there are many great examples. Two very different ones are Schneider's seminal Aventinus and its collaboration with Brooklyn Brewing, Hopfenweisse.
How I didn’t see the See in my own backyard
You often miss some of the best things in your own backyard due to the longing for the less accessible but don't forget to keep on the lookout for gems like the Grubsee if you live in the Munich area.
Beer Hiking to Kloster Reutberg outside Munich
Beer hiking to Kloster Reutberg is scenic with a great monastic brewery as your reward.
Reutberger Export Dunkel
Reutberger Export Dunkel is a super drinkable Dunkles with moreish long semi-dry finish.
A Surprise in Schönram
Schönram is a charming Bavarian village with great hiking in it surroundings and an amazing brewpub in town.
Andechs Beer Hike Food Experience
Andechs is one of the premier beer hiking destinations in Bavaria. With a lush forest, hilltop monastery, brewing monks and some great views of the Alps, it's tough to top. Mix in the amazing beer and food and it's beer nirvana.
Heavyweight Championship of Beers: Round 1 Weizenbock
Weizenbock is one of Bavaria's creations and there are many great examples. Two are Aventinus and Pikantus. Let's compare.
Munich Beer & Food Tours
Visit breweries outside Munich in the beautiful Bavarian countryside. Find the best beers and local foods with Beer Hiking Bavaria author Rich Carbonara.
Beer Hiking Irsee: How to follow the Pilgrim’s Way to Monastic Beer Heaven
Not far from Munich, Kloster Irsee is a great off the beaten path beer destination and walking there gives you views of the Alps and the Bavarian countryside. The monastic brewery there offers great food and beer. Beer Hiking Irsee should be on your beer bucket list.