Andechser Dunkel
This one has an attractive brown appearance, bordering on very dark red, with a thin beige head, some lively carbonation and creamy lacing. The aroma is sour-sweet and dry, very nutty and slightly spicy. Malt profile is strong and nicely balanced out between some dryish, almost chocolate-like notes on the one hand and a slightly burned note on the other. Support comes from a touch of dark fruits and the slightest bit of hops. Kind of a peculiar nose, but a very enjoyable and interesting one. After a good dose of roasty malts pleases the palate, a fruitiness that is sour initially but deliciously sweet after warming takes over, which then makes way for a very enjoyable bitter and dry finish in which hops and roast flavors shine through delicately. A rather modest taste altogether, but in fact a very rich one full of nuances. Stingy carbonation adds vitality to the medium body and slightly creamy mouthfeel. This is a very comfortable and lovely beer, with a bite to it.