Wednesday 31 July 2013

1001 BEERS: #44. KAPUZINER WEISSBIER


 

# 44: KAPUZINER WEISSBIER

Kulmbacher Brauerei - Germany (Est. 1987)
5.4% ABV - Weissbier 
IBU's - 10-18



Ingredients:


Malts: 
Wheat Grain, Malted Barley
Hops: German Hallertau Variety (Low Alpha Acidity)


Tasting Notes


E: Orangey-Yellow with a cloudy hazy hue.  Tight foamy head.
N: Subtle aromas of vanilla backed with a bold hit of clove spice and gentle hint of barley sugar.
P: Zesty orangey citrus flavours hit the palate followed by a touch of spice from the cloves and a slight undercurrent of herb flavours.
M: Smooth, creamy with a gentle carbonation, light and very refreshing!

Other comments: 

Kapuziner hails from the Bavarian town of Kulmbach, a region and town rich in history, and synonymous with producing hand-crafted beers for over 650 years.  Kapuziner gets its name from the old order of the Kapuziner monks.  A "Capuchin" monk belonged to the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, an independent order of Franciscans founded in Italy in 1525-1528.  A monastry was established here in 1349, and over time the monks gained a widespread reputation for brewing tasty beer.  This beer however was first brewed in the late 1980's at the Kulmbacher Brauerei, more famous for its strong beer EKU 28 which was once the strongest beer in the world.  Kapuziner is now one of the best selling beers in Germany of it's style, having won many awards.  Kapuziner is a refreshing Weissbier that is a fantastic introduction for those who have not sampled this style of beer before.  


Food Pairings: 

Like most German beers, Kapuziner works well with German food, especially the local offering of Kulmbacher Bratwurst, a minced veal sausage that is served in Aniseed rolls.  The clove, herb flavours in the beer will compliment the sausage whilst the aniseed will contrast against the citrus sweetness.  Other food pairings consist of:

- Tandoori Chicken - where the carbonation in the Weissbier can help lift the spice off the palate, cleansing the mouth.  The acidity of the Weissbier can stand up to tomato whilst the carbonation breaks it down.

- Shellfish - Lobster is a perfect partner, where you can match the sweetness of both the beer and the lobster.

SCORE: 3.75/5

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