Happy BeerDay!

When browsing the beer aisle of the local New Seasons my eye caught a bottle of Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse, that is Hefeweizen to you and I.  This comes from Germany's oldest brewery which has to be worth something, right?  While I am not a fan of the 'weizen I thought I would give it a try.  How could I not, the label shows a a fellow dressed like some cross between The Pope and Ben Kenobi enjoying a huge stein of the stuff.

Once I cracked the pint bottle I could tell this was not your average 'weizen.  Thick without being soupy you can smell tones of orange, clove, and all spice as you pour it into a glass.  The flavor is full without being overbearing, I would not drink a half dozen or anything but this makes a great beer to enjoy with an appetizer or a salad.  I think there is just too much going on here to drink over a main course.

Imported by Spaten, you should be able to find this Weizen at any fine food store.

~Prost!