Ah, Weihenstephaner. This was probably the first wheat beer I ever had. Illegally obtained by my brother for me at Pazzo's in Lexington, Kentucky my freshman year of college. Good times were had there, I tell you. Pazzo's has a tremendous variety of brews, and an amazing atmosphere. It's like a traditional college pizza place/bar located right by the campus. I really wish we had a place like it at UTK. I might actually get a chance to go there soon, should I decide to head up there for the UT-UK game this Saturday. It's been a long time since I've been in Rupp. But I digress, the subject at hand is beer, not basketball. Time to drink!

It smells so mild and complex! AH! I love it. The beer gives off so many different unique scents that go so freaking good together. You get the normal banana and clove notes, but there are also vanilla bean, cinnamon, cream, hops, and citrus notes. It really is a truly masterful beer. The head even has its own distinct taste. Wow. It almost tastes like foam on a cappuccino. I mean, it doesn't at all, really, but you get what I'm saying. Hopefully.

The first taste is like biting into huge, juicy hamburger. Metaphorically. It tastes nothing like ground beef, though that would be an interesting idea for a beer... get on that, DogFish Head! The taste is more of what is found in the head, but perfectly carbonated and slightly sweet. I can only imagine ow man years it took to perfect this recipe. Ad make no mistake, this is perfection. This is what every hefeweizen strives to be. The brewery was established in 1040 A.D. and there is a reason they are still around. It's just that good. I don't really know how else to describe it. You really need to just get out there and try it for yourself. And if you can get it on tap, try it that way. There is a big difference between the two. One isn't better than the other, there are just differences between them, as the bottled one is bottle conditioned. 100/100.

Hello all! It has been far to long since we've talked to one another. But I'm on a lull of activity in my academic pursuits this weekend, so I figure a little drinkin' is in order. I've been eying this brew in the grocery store for a few weeks now, but I'm on a bit budget lately and have been drinking my homebrews. Luckily for my conscience, there were enough new, different beers that I could justify getting a “pick 6”. Also, this is my first non-wheat review, so it'll be a bit of a learning experience. Beer that in mind whilst you gaze upon my eloquence.

Oh my god, this smells like coffee and beef jerky. I'm in manly heaven. Not in a gay way, though. I can smell a healthy bit of chocolate malt as well. The head has a very nice light brown sugar color that is persistent but without much lacing. And this beer is damn dark. When Shiner says “black lager”, they mean it. But enough giber jabber about smells and looks. I'm not talking about your mom, after all.

It has a nice lager taste to it. The body is fairly thin, while being very flavorful. You can really taste the chocolate and crystal malts that give the Bohemian Black Lager those coffee and chocolate undertones. It actually tastes very similar to New Belgium's 1554 black lager. But it is definitely a Shiner beer. It has that certain aftertaste that I just can't quite put my finger on. If you've had their Bock, you know what I'm talking about.

This is a very nice beer that I am pretty sure is only available for a limited time. Pick it up if you can, as well as any other black lagers or ales you can find. They are a really excellent style that is an excellent winter beer. It just makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, like Valentines day. Try some when you're eating something heavy, like steak or shepherds pie. 88/100.