Newfoundland Labrador Artisanal and Craft Beer Club BEER OFFERING #18 This offering is a selection of core and specialty beers from Erdinger Weissbrau of Erding, Germany. The beginnings of Erdinger Weissbräu date back to 1886, the year in which construction of a wheat beer brewery in Erding was first officially recorded. After several changes in ownership, the General Manager at the time, Franz Brombach, bought the brewery in 1935 and re-named it Erdinger Weissbräu on December 27, 1949. The beer is expected to arrive in select NLC stores mid September, 2015. Visit Erdinger Weissbrau at http://www.erdinger.de/en/erdinger-weissbier-company/brewery.html Weissbier Wheat beer 5.3% alc./vol. Dunkel Dark wheat beer 5.3% alc./vol. Pikantus Dark Bock beer 7.3% alc./vol. Oktoberfest Hefeweizen 5.7% alc./vol. $4.00 / 1 bottle 500 ml $4.09 / 1 bottle 500 ml $4.49 / 1 bottle 500 ml $4.25 / 1 bottle 500 ml To express your interest in the beer, prior to the end of the day on Sunday, May 24, please go to http://www.beerthief.ca/offering-18-erdinger enter using the password erdinger and fill out the form using your own e-mail address. Please specify the names and amounts of each beer you would likely purchase from the shelves at the NLC given you receive advance warning of their arrival. Delivery expected mid September, 2015
Weissbier Wheat beer 5.3% alc./vol. RateBeer 50 overall 84 style BeerAdvocate 80 Erdinger Weissbier is not only the undisputed classic in the Erdinger product range, this beer is also quite simply a wheat beer par excellence. Only the finest ingredients are used in production. Years of experience and constant quality checks guarantee the beer's unmistakable flavor. Weissbier is brewed using fine yeast according to a traditional recipe in strict accordance with the Bavarian Purity Law. Even today, the beer is still bottle-fermented in the traditional way; it takes three to four weeks for Erdinger Weissbier 'with fine yeast' to mature. The sediment in the wheat beer can be mixed into the glass while being poured to augment the banana and clove aroma profile or given to a friend who enjoys the cloudy nature of wheat beer. Lemon and bread flavours combine with the banana and clove. Weissbier is a wheat beer for those who love outstanding and unforgettable wheat beer flavor. This is the perfect companion for Mexican food as the aroma and flavour is compatible and the carbonation cuts through the cheese and guacamole. Weissbier will also nicely accompany sausage and cured meats but will be a highlight with Wiener Schnitzel. And Weissbier will be a highlight with grilled halibut, trout, and tuna as well as with crab, mussels, oysters, and lobster. $4.00 / one 500 ml bottle
Dunkel Dark wheat beer 5.3% alc./vol. RateBeer 64 overall 88 style BeerAdvocate 85 Erdinger Dunkel is a rich, smooth wheat beer specialty from Erdinger Weissbräu. Dunkel owes the fullbodied flavor to the fine hops and dark malt used in production. The dark beer is brewed according to an age-old recipe. The spicy flavor results from the increased proportion (about 13%) of original wort. Nonetheless, at 5.3%, the beer contains the same alcohol as the Erdinger Weissbier 'with fine yeast'. Like all Erdinger wheat beers, this dark variety also acquires the typical flavor from maturing in the bottle. The sediment can be mixed into the glass while being poured to augment the flavour profile or given to a friend who enjoys the cloudy nature of wheat beer. Years of brewing experience coupled with state-of-theart technology guarantee excellent quality. This is the flavour and aroma profile of the Weissbier augmented by caramel and hints of chocolate. Erdinger Dunkel is real specialty for connoisseurs. Pair the Dunkel with dishes using Mexican mole sauce and Italian tomato sauces. $4.09 / one 500 ml bottle
Pikantus Dark Bock beer 7.3% alc./vol. RateBeer 88 overall 86 style BeerAdvocate 87 For some people, Erdinger Weissbier Pikantus 'dark bock beer' is a delicacy to be enjoyed in the colder months of the year. For lovers of strong beer, however, the season for Pikantus lasts a full twelve months. At 7.3% alcohol, this specialty wheat beer has a considerably higher alcohol content than other varieties produced by Erdinger Weissbräu. The dark bock beer owes the sharp and full flavor to the use of selected dark wheat and barley malts and a significantly longer maturing process. In contrast to many bock beers, Erdinger Weissbier Pikantus 'dark bock beer' does not taste too sweet. Despite its higher alcohol content, Erdinger's master brewers have succeeded in retaining the smooth Pikantus flavor. Pikantus is the wheat beer for lovers of strong beer. Pair Pikantus with Caribbean jerk spiced meats, with Cajun spiced meats, with seared meats, and hard Swiss cheeses. $4.49 / one 500 ml bottle
Oktoberfest Hefeweizen 5.7% alc./vol. RateBeer 50 overall 83 style BeerAdvocate 82 The Erdinger Weissbier Oktoberfest is brewed specially for the Fall celebrations throughout Germany and elsewhere in the world where the harvest is celebrated with beer parties. The beer is clear, aromatic with malt and hop aromas, and balanced in the mouth without trailing bitterness. This is the beer for the traditional German style meal of roasted pork, sauerkraut, boiled potatoes, schnitzel, and spaetzle. Oktoberfest will also pair nicely with spicy Asian meals. $4.25 / one 500 ml bottle
To express your interest in the beer, prior to the end of the day on Sunday, May 24, please go to http://www.beerthief.ca/offering-18-erdinger enter using the password erdinger and fill out the form using your own e-mail address. Please specify the names and amounts of each beer you would likely purchase from the shelves at the NLC given you receive advance warning of their arrival. Delivery expected mid September, 2015