The Beer: Aventinus Wheat-Doppelbock Ale in my pint glass at $3.99 a bottle.
The Perfect Pairing: The Men's NCAA Championship Game. C'mon. Besides those rabid Blue Devil alums, who wasn't pulling for Butler in this matchup? While it's true they weren't exactly a Cinderella team - they were ranked in the top fifteen before the season even started - the idea of some hometown Hoosiers winning it all was pretty appealing. And Gordon Hayward (and his teammates) almost pulled it off. I do have to remind myself that even though Duke has won numerous titles throughout the years this particular squad has not, and they were just as thrilled to cut down the net as the Butler boys would have been.
The Experience: Bittersweet. "Germany's Original Wheat-Doppelbock" (as printed all over the bottle) is a bit cidery, with more malt and cherry tones than bitterness. For the high alcohol content - 8.2% ABV - it's well-balanced and not too sweet.
The Taste: Hoegaarden Belgium White with a darker finish.
hmmm I might like that!
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