Ayinger Brau-Weiss

Beeradvocate gives this an A- and I think, for once, that's too low. This is a hefe-weizen, but special, in that it has way more complexity of flavors. Ayinger says this "top-fermented flowery-yeast character [has] an unmistakable, distinct banana aroma"  which I don't taste at all, but there is a definite richness and boldness that you don't often find in weiss beers, especially ones blandly calling themselves generic "hefe-weizens". There should be a giant gold asterisk attached to this Ayinger proclaiming "whether you love or hate weiss beers, this will satisfy you, as it somehow redefines the category." I can attest that it pairs swimmingly with bavarian style pretzels. Lucky for me, I'll be in Munich in just over a week, where I plan to take the Ayinger factory tour. I'll likely pee myself with excitement if they're pouring factory-fresh Brau-Weiss in an authentic Bavarian bier garden. Oooh the anticipation!

10/10