Ayinger

Brauerei Aying has a long-standing reputation for excellence in beer and hospitality. Although Ayinger Brewery was founded in a picturesque village 25 kilometers from Munich in 1878, the site of the Ayinger Gasthaus Brewery Hotel has been one of Bavaria’s most famous restaurants for more than 500 years.

Ayinger beers are characterized by their delicious balanced maltiness (not found in beers of the major Munich breweries). Unlike the mass-market brewers, Ayinger uses a significant portion of locally-grown barley and wheat to produce their beers.

In a land of wonderful breweries, Ayinger is considered a benchmark of excellence. In recent years, Ayinger usually places first in every category entered in the World Beer Championships.

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Celebrator

Bottom-fermented, dark double bock beer.
Alcohol content: 6.7%

This beer originates in a monk’s recipe and reflects it in its heartiness and dominant malty taste. The Pope of Beers, Conrad Seidl, describes it as: “Almost black with a very slight red tone, a sensational, festive foam and truly extraordinary fragrance that at first summons up visions of greaves lard. The first taste is of mild fullness with an accompanying coffee tone, which becomes more dominant with the aftertaste. There is very little of the sweetness that is frequently to be tasted with beer.” The Ayinger Celebrator has been ranked among the best beers of the world by the Beverage Testing Institute several times and has won numerous platinum medallions.

Platinum Medal & Top-Rated Doppelbock – 1995, 96, 97, 2001, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08

World Beer Championships
Best International Lager, Calgary Brewfest 2008

Five Stars (“Supreme”), Beverage Experts, Jan. 2007

Gold Medal and “Top Strong Lager,” Helsinki Beer Fest 2004

Best of Show – California Beer Festival
“World classic.” – Michael Jackson.


Bräu-Weisse

Top-fermented, light-colored wheat beer
Alcohol content: 5.1%

A refined top-fermented flowery-yeast character and an unmistakable, distinct banana aroma distinguish fragrance and taste of the “yeast-cloudy” wheat beer. First sensation on the taste buds is full-bodied, very soft and mild with a lively, champagne-like sparkle. A light, typical wheat beer taste is expressed, the bitter tone of which can scarcely be detected. The sparklingly refreshing Ayinger Bräu-Weisse will impress every wheat beer connoisseur with the first mouthful.


Ur-Weisse (Traditional Wheat)

Top-fermented, dark wheat beer
Alcohol content: 5.8%

“The union of wheaty freshness and dark malt often produces a fullness of taste and complexity”, explains the world-famous English beer commentator Michael Jackson.

This also applies to the Ayinger Ur-Weisse, which is a strong amber-colored, yeast cloudy wheat beer. The beer is strong with the first taste and malty in aroma. The top-fermented, yeasty taste sensation is unmistakable. This beer is rich in sparkle and has just a touch of a special bitter quality. The fruity, malty mild aroma will have you won you over immediately!


Oktober Fest-Märzen

Full-bodied, flavorful March (Märzen) beer brewed and lagered to celebrate Bavaria’s famous Oktoberfest. Served at German beer festivals in September and October with roasted chicken, pork, and sauerkraut. (Seasonal)

History

Bavarians have been celebrating the harvest with beer festivals since before the 1400s. Märzen is brewed in March to be ready for the September and October beer festivals.

Taste

Rich, golden color. Slightly sweet, malty nose. Medium to big body and alcohol. Soft dryness from long maturation.

Serving Suggestions

Tellerfleisch (boiled beef), pretzels and radishes, goulash with dumplings, clam chowder, bock-wurst, weiner schnitzel. Traditionally served in tall earthenware or glass mugs.

Alecolades

Gold Medal and Top-Rated Vienna/Märzen, 2006 World Beer Championships.

Gold Medal 2005 World Beer Championships.

Gold Medal and “Best of 2003” World Beer Championships.

Gold Medal Vienna/Märzen 2001, 2002 World Beer Championships.

Platinum Medal & World Champion Vienna Märzen 1997 World Beer Championships.