Friday, October 7, 2011
Lagunitas Bavarian-Style Doppel Weizen
It pours a very dark honey color; almost an orange. Definitely lighter on the edges due to a thick haziness. It seems to be very well-carbonated, fizzy. Huge alcohol (8.5% ABV) leaves no head; decent lacing.
Aroma is absolutely dominated by fermentation bouquet. Lots of fruitiness in general, but the banana really does shine though. Alcohol is evident and really accentuates those fruit notes. Very strong and heavy on the nose.
Some bready malt is there upon first taste, but it is quickly washed away by raw banana. Some bubblegum notes are shining through. Alcohol makes this very bitter and some spice lingers in the end. Overall, this is pretty impressive in regards to the style, but I'd prefer something a little less tart and intense.
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