Ayinger Altbairisch Dunkel has an ABV of 5% and pours a nice dark tan with a head that quickly recedes. This was poured in a Bavarian-sytle Pilsner glass. Ayinger is a brewer in Bavaria and is close to Munich. Altbairisch Dunkel translates to "Old Bavarian Dark Beer." [and] This is the most traditional style of beer in Bavaria.” I enjoyed with roasted pork tenderloin, roasted potato, and a salad. This is a great beer to have with food and it paired nice with the pork and potatoes. I think it would go great with sausage and any German food for that matter. While I typically pick ales, I wanted to sample some German lagers. Lagers have a different taste profile compared to the ales and I am sure it is due to the different yeast used in the brewing process. The German beers I sampled also were lightly hopped, with just enough to balance the sweetness of the malt.
Paulaner is based in Munchen, Germany and Salvator is a Doppelbock with an ABV of 7.9%. This is a nice beer that pours an orange / tan with a head that quickly recedes. This was poured in a Bavarian-sytle Pilsner glass. The taste emphasis is malt and with hints of dark fruit, chocolate, and smoke. Paulaner Salvator is known as the beer that represents Doppelbock I enjoyed it. Paulaner’s website describes Salvator as “The Paulaner monks used to drink Salvator as a food substitute during Lent” and since beer is “liquid bread” it makes since the monks would brew and drink Salvator during Lent.
Great Divide’s Wild Raspberry Ale has an ABV of 5.6% and is a raspberry infused ale. I am not a big fan of fruit beer, but I appreciate Great Divide making this beer for people who do enjoy fruit beers. I poured this into a no-nick pint glass and it was clear with a pink hue, which has to be attributed to the black and red raspberries used in this beer. It has a nice head and you can easily pick up raspberry in the aroma. Great Divide uses descriptors of “Flavorful” and “Refreshing” on the label and the website states, “Wild Raspberry Ale is a unique, thirst-quenching ale fermented with real red and black raspberries. Its balance of malt and fruit flavors make it a beer lover’s fruit beer.” This beer has won a few awards and I think it would compliment a chocolate desert with raspberry sauce nicely.
Great Divide’s Wild Raspberry Ale has an ABV of 5.6% and is a raspberry infused ale. I am not a big fan of fruit beer, but I appreciate Great Divide making this beer for people who do enjoy fruit beers. I poured this into a no-nick pint glass and it was clear with a pink hue, which has to be attributed to the black and red raspberries used in this beer. It has a nice head and you can easily pick up raspberry in the aroma. Great Divide uses descriptors of “Flavorful” and “Refreshing” on the label and the website states, “Wild Raspberry Ale is a unique, thirst-quenching ale fermented with real red and black raspberries. Its balance of malt and fruit flavors make it a beer lover’s fruit beer.” This beer has won a few awards and I think it would compliment a chocolate desert with raspberry sauce nicely.
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